Cedar City
Real college town, not a tourist trap. Stock your supplies here—cheaper than Zion.
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Gateway Towns
Compare the towns that can serve as a base for your visit, then open a guide for drive times, services, lodging and local planning details.
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Colorado City
Remote AZ Strip town with 20 B&Bs. Go for Mormon history or pass through to Zion.
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Hurricane
27 km southwest of Zion. Local working town with lodging, dining, fuel—practical base before the canyons.
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Virgin
Virgin: tiny village 17.9km from Zion. Limited services—book lodging ahead, fuel early.
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