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A stunning slot canyon interior known as 'The Subway' in Zion National Park, featuring smooth water-carved sandstone walls glowing with warm amber and rust tones, framing a serene turquoise pool below. The ethereal lighting filters through the…

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Kanab

Three-park east-entrance basecamp

The Subway · Kanab National Park

Kanab, Utah

At a glance — Kanab

Kanab is a drive-in basecamp 25.4 miles from the entrance of Zion. Services on hand: lodging, dining, and gas stations. Population around 4,683. No town shuttle into the park — plan to drive in and park at the entrance lots. Approach restriction: Zion-Mt. Carmel tunnel — vehicles over 11'4" tall or 7'10" wide require a one-way escort and an oversize-vehicle permit (verify the current fee and escort schedule at nps.gov/zion before your trip)

Distance to entrance
25.4 mi drive

Plan to drive in via the east entrance.

Town → park shuttle
No — drive in

Drive in and park at the entrance lots; no town shuttle ties into the park system.

Population
≈4,683
Property mix
Small inn / motel mix

Independent inns and motels; book early in peak season.

Accessibility

Accessibility — Kanab

Drive-in required and the entrance corridor passes a size-restricted tunnel — oversize vehicles need a one-way escort permit. Plan for private vehicle access; confirm lodging room ADA features with the operator before booking.

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Where to stay near Kanab

Sorted by tier (top picks first), then by drive time to the entrance. Confirm room features and current rates with the operator before booking.

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    Kanab (east-side basecamp)

    Kanab, UT (east entrance route)

    Price $$–$$$ Proximity 40 mi from gate

    Season Open year-round; spring and fall fill on weekends because Kanab also serves Bryce and the Grand Canyon North Rim.

    On the Mt. Carmel side of the park, 40 minutes from the east entrance. Skip the south-entrance queue if you're routing in from Bryce or Page — but bring a vehicle under 11'4" tall (and under 7'10" wide) to clear the Zion–Mt. Carmel tunnel, or expect a one-way escort and the oversize-vehicle permit.

    • East-entrance access
    • Equidistant from Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon
    • Skips the south-entrance queue
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