Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 4: Where to Stay, Camp & Eat
in Zion
Lodging, eating, and camping choices inside the park are limited to Zion
LodgeandthethreeNationalParkServicecampgrounds,whicharewon-
derfulandallowyoutospendthemosttimepossibleinthepark,enjoying
changing angles of the sun's rays on the rocks. In addition to using the
park's lodging, dining, and camping options, you'll probably head to the
nearbygatewaycommunitiesforatleastsomeofyoureatingandlodging,
and possibly camping. Generally, the farther you get from the park en-
trances, the less expensive your lodging will be. Outside the park, you'll
find choices to suit almost every taste.
Where to Stay
Pets are not accepted unless otherwise noted. Room tax adds 10.2% in the park and
12.8% outside the park. For additional information about lodging, dining, and other
services in the area contact the ZionCanyonVisitorsBureau, P.O. Box 331, Spring-
dale, UT 84767 ( & 888/518-7070; www.zionpark.com).
Inside the Park
ZionLodge ★★★
★★★ This handsome lodge is a wonderful place to stay, but the main
draw is its location. Built in 1925 by the Union Pacific Railroad, the lodge was
destroyed by fire in 1966, then rebuilt and restored to its historic appearance. The
only lodging inside the park, Zion Lodge sits in a valley with spectacular views
of the park's rock cliffs. The charming and genuinely historic cabins are our first
choice here because they perfectly fit the national park ambience. Each has a private
porch, stone (gas-burning) fireplace, two queen-size or double beds, and pine walls.
The comfortable modern motel units are just that, with two queen-size beds and
a private porch or balcony. The plush motel suites are spacious, with one king-
size bed, a separate sitting room with a queen-size hide-a-bed, and a refrigerator.
Ranger programs are presented in the lodge auditorium in summer. All units are
nonsmoking.
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