9. Zion National Park (UT)

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  • Share of all national park stays at in-park lodging or park-run RV camps (2025): 57.8%
  • Total national park stays at in-park lodging (2025): 81,055
  • Total national park stays at park-run RV camps (2025): 84,450
  • Total national park stays (2025): 286,122
  • Total national park stays (2019): 319,573
  • Percentage change in total national park stays (2019–2025): -10.5%

Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is renowned for its towering sandstone cliffs, narrow slot canyons and the Virgin River, making it one of the most visited national parks in the United States. While many visitors come for iconic hikes such as Angels Landing and The Narrows, the park also offers a more accessible experience through Zion Lodge—the only in-park lodging—as well as developed campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV campers. These accommodations allow visitors to stay within the park while enjoying easy access to Zion Canyon's scenic drives, shuttle system and trailheads.

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Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
With national parks entering one of their busiest travel seasons, researchers at Dunhill Travel Deals analyzed overnight stay data from all 63 U.S. national parks to identify where travelers are most likely to find comfortable accommodations while still enjoying an outdoor adventure. Rather than focusing on backcountry camping, the study ranks parks and states by the share of overnight stays occurring at in-park lodges and park-run RV campgrounds—highlighting the destinations where visitors most often choose "soft adventure" experiences. Researchers also examined overnight visitation trends since before the pandemic and how travelers are choosing to stay inside America's national parks. 1 min