Utah National Parks
zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, and more
Utah is home to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks. It is the greatest concentration of national parks in any state.
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Utah is lucky to have within its borders five of the most beautiful national parks in the nation. We also have one of the oldest parks in the nation. Our parks are probably most famous for their dramatic spires and brilliant colors. Utah is also the gateway to several neighboring national parks and home to many other national areas. Simply click on the map to read and see all that Utah has to offer. Park Reservations, Fees & Regulations. Zion Canyon is of the nation's oldest national parks and Utah's oldest, designated in 1919. Zion's soaring towers and monoliths offer a quiet grandeur. With nearly three million visitors per year, Zion is Utah's most heavily-used park. In spring of 2000, in order to ease congestion in the 6.5-mile Zion Canyon, a new transportation system will begin operation with multi-passenger, shuttle vehicles as the only motorized transportation. The park has tested the shuttle system, and visitor comments indicate that the open-air "carts" allow them to enjoy Zion's lofty formations such as The Great White Throne, The Watchman, Grotto Picnic Area, Angels Landing, and Weeping Rock with nothing to obstruct their view. The transportation system will also include a "town loop" to eliminate congestion in the streets of Springdale at the park's south entrance. Visitors can still use private vehicles to tour the park on Utah Highway 9. Over-sized vehicles are subject to some restrictions and a fee is charged for escorting them through the narrow long tunnel.