Washington County

The view of the Watchman from Canyon Junction Bridge was formerly one of the most highly photographed views in Zion National Park. Per Zion National Park regulations, standing on the Canyon Junction Bridge for photographs is not permitted. Your best alternative is Pine Creek Bridge, a pedestrian bridge, along the Pa'Rus Trail.   From the Human History Museum, you park and take a small trail to...

The Watchman Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Springdale, Utah.

Pa'rus Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Springdale, Utah.

Watchman Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds at Zion National Park. With a prime location only a ¼ mile away from the South entrance and gorgeous scenery right outside of your tent, including the tall sandstone cliffs that surround it, it’s easy to see why this campground is everyone’s first choice. Watchman Campground is also open year-round so you can enjoy the park any time of ...

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is the main road through Zion NP.  There is a fee to drive through the park, and it can only be seen via shuttle during the high tourist season.  If doing the entire scenic drive, on Hwy 9 from I-15 to Mt. Carmel Junction, you will pass through the surrounding cities of Hurricane, Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale before getting to the park.  Coming out of the park, you...

Zion Canyon Road Bike Route Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Springdale, Utah.

Lower Pine Creek Waterfall Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Springdale, Utah.

Disclaimer: Canyoneering is a dangerous and technical activity. Don’t enter any canyon without the skills to match it, or the knowledge to navigate it. Pine Creek requires a canyoneering permit that can be reserved online and picked up at the Zion Visitor Center. Be sure to reserve your permit 3 months in advance as Pine Creek typically sells out every day in the summer. Why does it sell out? B...

West Bank of the Virgin River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Springdale, Utah.