Complimentary Stay
Nov 6 – Nov 82 nights
Stay Zion Autocamp
Stay Zion Autocamp
Autocamp Zion
Self-guided in Southern Utah
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Our favorite trails, restaurants, and hot springs, yours to explore however you like.
3 days, 2 nightsSelf-guided experience
The Trip
We've pulled together our favorite hikes, restaurants, and things to do in Zion. Treat it as a starting point: follow it exactly, swap things around, or go find your own favorites while you're there. We're providing a room at AutoCamp Zion. Everything else — the hikes, the meals, the hot springs, the yoga class — is a suggestion. You're responsible for planning and booking the rest of your trip.
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From $1Nov 6, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026 · 3 days · 2 nights
The Itinerary
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Fri, Nov 6
Arrive in Zion and take in the canyon's sunset
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Welcome Hike or Trail Run — Watchman Trail
From the trailhead near Zion's south entrance, shake off the travel day with a 3.3-mile round-trip hike or run beside the Virgin River, climbing about 480 feet into lower Zion Canyon. Head out in the late afternoon to catch the Watchman lit up in a wall of sandstone as the red cliffs gather the day's last color.
Bit & Spur Restaurant & Saloon
On Springdale's main strip, just outside Zion's south entrance, Bit & Spur puts you at the edge of the towering sandstone walls that are your home for the weekend. It's got saloon spirit and Southwestern flavors.
Evening Wind-Down — Fireside at AutoCamp
Back at AutoCamp, wind down around their fire pit with s'mores and a hot drink. Stay as long as you like, then head off at your own pace to rest up before tomorrow.
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Sat, Nov 7
Hike the Narrows Trail, explore Springdale, and soak in hot springs under the desert stars
7 momentsBreakfast at Deep Creek Coffee
Grab a latte and pastry at one of our favorite cafes in Springdale before hitting the park.
Pick Up Lunch
Stop by to grab a sandwich. Pack your lunch for your hike and enjoy on trail when you need a boost!
The Narrows Hike
Zion's most iconic hike is a walk through the Virgin River itself, with canyon walls narrowing to as little as 20–30 feet across and rising a thousand feet overhead. The bottom-up route starts at Riverside Walk (reachable via the free Zion Canyon Shuttle from the Visitor Center) and needs no permit — go as far as you like, from an easy hour in to a full day out-and-back toward Big Spring. What to wear: water temperatures in November run cold, around 45–50°F, so this isn't a hike for shorts and sneakers. A dry-pants or dry-suit package (rentable in Springdale) over synthetic layers — no cotton — will keep you comfortable, and closed-toe water shoes with real grip matter on the slick riverbed. A trekking pole or walking stick helps a lot with balance in the current. Safety: flash floods are the real hazard here and can happen without warning, even under clear skies, if a storm hits miles upstream. Check the flash flood forecast and current river flow (posted at the Visitor Center and on the park website) the morning of your hike, and don't go if a flash flood warning is active — the canyon closes automatically once flow passes 150 CFS.
Explore Springdale
Springdale is Zion's gateway town, just outside the south entrance — one main strip lined with local shops, art galleries, and restaurants, all backed up against the same red rock walls you'll be running through all weekend. Take some time on your own to wander, grab a coffee or a bite, pick up gear or souvenirs, or just sit somewhere with a view.
Zion Canyon Brew Pub
After a long day on the trail, enjoy a well-earned beer, right in the shadow of the canyon walls.
Anthera
After a successful day in Zion, Anthera feels like the right reward: a calm patio restaurant, just beyond the park’s south entrance, with the Virgin River nearby. The menu leans into fresh, locally and regionally sourced ingredients.
Zion Canyon Hot Springs
After a weekend of running, sink into mineral-rich soaking pools of varying temperatures, Finnish barrel saunas, and cold plunges set just outside the park. Cycle between hot, cold, and rest as long as you like. Grab a drink at the café, or just soak and take in the quiet.
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Sun, Nov 8
Yoga at AutoCamp
4 momentsBreakfast at AutoCamp
Grab a muffin or burrito from AutoCamp's cafe before this morning's yoga class.
Complimentary Yoga
Start the morning with a yoga session. Relax into an easy, all-levels flow to stretch out, wake up, and ease into a slower-paced morning before whatever's next. This class is complimentary as part of your stay.
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Lunch - River Rock Roasters
If you're driving back towards St. George, head to River Rock Roasting Co., perched right on the edge of a basalt canyon carved by the Virgin River. Grab a sandwich, pizza, or coffee and take in the view and reflect on a weekend well spent.
Where You'll Stay
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Transportation
GettingAround
Transportation is not included. We suggest you rent a car to drive from Salt Lake City or St. George, Utah, to AutoCamp and also to navigate to the park entrance. There's a shuttle that runs in the park.
Sit back and enjoy — we handle the logistics so you can focus on the experience.