Utah park closures & advisories

National Park Service

Grand View Point Overlook, Grand View Point Trail, and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) of park road is closed Monday to Thursday. The closure applies to all uses, including vehicles, tour buses, motorcycles, bikes, & hikers. Parking is open but limited Friday to Sunday.

Updated Jul 21, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Elephant Hill 4WD and Lavender Canyon 4WD roads are closed to motor vehicle traffic and bicycles in The Needles district. Cathedral Butte Trailhead is not accessible for backpacking at this time.

Updated Jul 20, 2026

National Park Service

Shafer Trail Road is temporarily closed due to flooding damage.

Updated Jul 22, 2026

National Park Service

The following are closed to entry through 8/31/2026 to protect sensitive resources: the heads of Fivemile Wash & Burro Wash descending east 2 miles; Shinob Canyon + all routes descending into Shinob (including Na-gah, Nighthawk, & Timpie); and Arch Nemesis Canyon, including the route exiting at Capitol Gorge + all dire…

Updated Jun 26, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. This alert will stay up until the situation changes. Check the link for current lake information.

Updated Apr 6, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The visitor center, caves, and cave access trail will be closed on July 30th for all employee meetings. The picnic areas and Swinging Bridge Nature Trail remain open.

Updated Jul 21, 2026

National Park Service

As of Friday June 26, Bryce Canyon is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using of open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in park campgrounds. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is not permitted, except…

Updated Jun 29, 2026

National Park Service

All fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles or in developed areas over 3 feet from flammables.

Updated Jun 26, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Planning to visit Arches this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to enjoy.

Updated Mar 18, 2026

National Park Service

Beginning Monday June 15, the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop will be closed Monday - Thursday from 6 AM to 12 Noon for critical trail stabilization work. The Two Bridges side of the Navajo Loop will remain open. This work will continue through the 2026 season.

Updated Jun 8, 2026

National Park Service

All fires are prohibited. Only petroleum or propane-fueled stoves or grills are allowed in backcountry campsites, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Fireworks are never allowed. Smoke only inside vehicles or in developed areas over 3 feet from flammables.

Updated Jun 26, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Planning to visit Canyonlands this year? To ensure the best experience, please anticipate potentially long wait times at the entrance station. If overlook or trailhead parking is full, plan to return a little later. Please avoid parking on vegetation and roadways to help preserve this beautiful place for everyone to en…

Updated Mar 17, 2026

National Park Service

UDOT will be repairing small sections of Utah Highway 24 through the park during July 2026. Expect one-lane closures with delays of up to 15 minutes.

Updated Jul 10, 2026

National Park Service

Stage II fire restrictions are in effect until further notice. Campfires including charcoal are not permitted, even in established fire rings. Smoking is only permitted within an enclosed vehicle. Gas or liquid fueled portable camp stoves are still permitted.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

National Park Service

Recent water quality testing shows elevated E. coli levels in the Fremont River. Use caution if entering the water. Do not get water in your mouth, do not swim. Wash hands with soap and water.

Updated Jun 29, 2026

National Park Service

For this special event in honor of National Public Lands Day, the Scenic Drive will be closed to motor vehicles for part of the day on Saturday, September 19 and Saturday, September 26, 2026. The road will be closed to vehicles from sunrise to 3 pm to allow for bicycles and pedestrians to enjoy the road at a more leisu…

Updated Dec 10, 2025Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Special Use Permits are typically needed for activities that benefit a specific group. Examples include: Groups of 40 or more, trips organized by scouting groups, churches, or academic institutions, photography, weddings, and first amendment activities

Updated Feb 23, 2023Official notice ↗

National Park Service

No building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire in all areas of the monument, including charcoal fires. Properly shielded gas or liquid-fueled portable camp stoves are allowed. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle. Discharging or using fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are alway…

Updated Jun 26, 2026

National Park Service

The phone at the park (435-692-1234) is not functioning reliably. People are advised to call 435-241-3951 during business hours in order to speak with a ranger.

Updated Jun 26, 2026

National Park Service

The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.

Updated Jul 3, 2024Official notice ↗

National Park Service

The Western National Parks (WNP) bookstore has moved to a cashless operation at Timpanogos Cave National Monument. Purchases can be made with credit and debit cards as well as contactless payment methods including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Updated Jul 31, 2025

National Park Service

Reservations are strongly recommended. Reservations are the only way to ensure a spot is available for your party. Please plan accordingly by visiting Recreation.gov to secure your tickets in advance. Availability of walk-up tickets is not guaranteed.

Updated Jul 22, 2025

National Park Service

No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in Watchman Campground, South Campground, and picnic areas in Zion Canyon. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed…

Updated Jul 4, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

As of June 7, 2026, the park is enforcing size and weight limits for vehicles on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.

Updated Jun 6, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).

Updated Feb 11, 2026Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Do not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.

Updated Mar 15, 2023Official notice ↗

National Park Service

Zion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.

Updated May 18, 2018Official notice ↗