Springdale, Utah
Planning a trip to Zion National Park? Springdale is the main town outside of the park, and makes for a great stop along the way. We’ll go over almost everything you need, from restaurants and laundry mats to things to do.
Getting Around:
Getting around Springdale is remarkably easy. When I said Springdale is right outside of the park, I mean it. We walked from Watchman Campground into town each day we were here. There is a small bridge that spans the river and brings you to the National Park gate. The Springdale shuttle has stops all along the main road, which is where most of the attractions are.
Parking in Springdale is limited, the same goes for the Zion National Park lots. Parking in the National Park is free but parking in town is $5 an hour or $15 all day and varies depending on which lot you park in. I highly suggest getting in to town early if you want to find a good parking spot. We saw parking patrol out doing their thing all day long, so there really isn’t any “getting away with it” and parking in business spots.
Restaurants:
Deep Creek Coffee
932 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 Days a week
Good for: great coffee and breakfast or snacks
Perks! Coffee, Espresso & Smoothies
147 Zion Park Blvd
Located in the Cable Mountain Lodge
Hours: Open 7 days a week
Good For: coffee and snacks
Feel Love Coffee
1101 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week
Good for: coffee and snacks
Spotted Dog
428 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open for breakfast daily April-October and year round for dinner.
Good for : A popular spot for breakfast with a great outdoor view and seating.
The Park House
1880 Zion-Mt Carmel Highway
Hours: Open 7 days a week
Good for: Breakfast and early lunch.
Cafe Soleil
205 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Closed on Tuesdays, open for Breakfast and Lunch.
Good for: A classic Cafe vibe with small shopping options.
MeMe’s Cafe
975 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week and pretty much all day for all of your needs.
Oscar’s Cafe
948 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open most of the day, 7 days a week.
Good for: A very popular breakfast spot that switches to Tex-Mex for the afternoon. The Patio is a great place to hangout.
Whiptail Grill
445 Zion Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Vibe: The restaurant fits into the area with it’s wacky decor, and serves Mexican cuisine.
Anthera
281 Zion Park Blvd
Located in the Cliffrose Lodge
Hours: Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Vibe: Upscale interior with a covered patio deck.
Bit and Spur Restaurant & Saloon
1212 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week for dinner.
Vibe: Southwestern food and great craft beer, the ambiance is 10/10 here. Ask to sit outside if you can.
Stage Coach Grille
2400 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week for dinner.
Vibe: Amazing views from inside the restaurant
Kings Landing Bistro
1515 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Closed Sundays and Mondays and serves dinner primarily.
Vibe: The Kings Landing Bistro is on the high end side compared to others in Springdale. Immaculate views from window seats in the restaurant.
Switchback Grille
1149 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Closed on Mondays, open for dinner all others. Upscale food, a darker interior restaurant.
Zion Canyon Brew Pub
95 Zion Park Blvd
Hours: Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
Vibe: There are two separate areas to Zion Canyon Brew Pub, one for just the pub and a separate restaurant area. This is super convenient when you only want a beer. Outside seating available.
Things to do:
Visit Grafton Ghost Town
The original Grafton Ghost Town was established in 1859 and has seen some weather events throughout the years, to be rebuilt into what is there today. The road out is not entirely paved so be prepared for bumpy road conditions.
Visit the Spa
- Five Petals Spa
- The Spa at Cable Mountain
- Flanigan’s Inn
Stop in to an art gallery
- DeZion Gallery
- David J West Gallery
- Sorella Gallery
- The Place Across the Street
- Worthington Gallery
Adventures and Guided Trips:
There are several outdoor adventure companies that offer these services in the direct area. They all have their different price ranges and specialties but the two we used when out that way were Zion Outfitters and Zion Adventure Company.
- Tube down the Virgin River
- Overland Tour
- Guided Hiking
- Guided Canyoneering
- Guided Rock Climbing
Shopping:
- Springdale Candy Company
- Bumbleberry Gift Shop and Bakery
- Zion Outfitter
- Zion Prospector
- Hoodoos General Store and Ice Cream
- Trailhead Gifts and Gear
- Lazy Lizard Boutique
- Zion Rock & Gem
- There are a bunch of food stops in the area but two main grocery stores.
- Sol Foods Supermarket and Happy Camper Market, they are on the pricey side because they’re so close to the park but worth it when you need something.
Stay:
Everyone has their own needs when it comes to places to stay. Here are a few of the top places in Springdale to stay while you’re on your trip, based on the price range. The bigger resorts will cost more but have better or prettier amenities.
- Flanigan’s Resort $
- Zion Red Rock $
- Cable Mountain Lodge $
- Desert Pearl Inn $
- Cliffrose Springdale $
- Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn and Suites $
- Hampton Inn $
- Bumbleberry Inn $
- Zion Canyon Lodge $
- Canyon Vista Lodge $
- Holiday Inn Express $
- Zion Wildflower Resort (Glamping) $
In town amenities:
Laundry:
Zion Park Laundry
849 Zion-Mount Carmel Highway
Open: 7 days a week 7am-10pm
An average laundry facility in a convenient spot in town. They have coin op detergent dispensers as well. We used the speed cycle on the washer and walked across the street a little ways for breakfast at Deep Creek Coffee.
Zion Outfitter
7 Zion Park Blvd
In the basement area of Zion Outfitters they have washers, dryers and coin op showers. The laundry facility was under maintenance while we were visiting so we had to use the Zion Park Laundry facility. The coin op showers are nice. They have a separate men’s and women’s area with individual showers inside.