Holiday Scenic Drive closure at Zion: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

Scenic Drive closed to private vehicles again during holiday shuttle service

Exact conditions

Status: Required under the listed conditions
Applies to: vehicles
Place or corridor: Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, the road starting north of Canyon Junction
Effective dates: December 26, 2026 through January 2, 2027
Release model: first come

Fee detail: No fee beyond the entrance pass.

Exceptions and limits

Zion Lodge and Canyon Trail Rides guests with reservations may drive to designated parking areas using a pass or code issued with the reservation.
Bicycles are allowed on the Scenic Drive.
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Kolob Terrace Road and Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive remain open to private vehicles.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Personal vehicles are not allowed on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive during shuttle season. [Zion Canyon Line holiday block: Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 - first shuttle 8 a.m., last shuttle from the visitor center 4:30 p.m., last shuttle from the Temple of Sinawava 5:45 p.m. No Service blocks: Nov. 29 to Dec. 25 and Jan. 4 to Mar. 6.]

Zion National Park announces 2026 shuttle schedule (news release, Feb. 6, 2026)