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The Salt Lake Tribune reports floodwaters have closed down all 12 backcountry campsites in southern Utah’s Zion Canyon Narrows area of Zion National Park.
Park spokesman David Eaker said Tuesday the campsites will be closed indefinitely, until rangers can safety enter the areas to assess damage and make needed repairs.
In late December, heavy rains caused extensive flooding along the North Fork of the Virgin River, including the Narrows.
All overnight trips in the Narrows require a backcountry permit. In an average year, reservations for such trips are available two to three months ahead of time through the park website: http://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/backcountry-reservations-and-permits.htm.
Zion National Park in southern Utah is opening for seasonal visitors.
Superintendent Jock Whitworth says the Zion Human History Museum and a bookstore opened Saturday.
In addition, the park’s horse concessionaire, Canyon Trail Rides, resumed offering one- and three-hour rides.
The park’s South Campground with 126 sites will open next Saturday.
Watchman Campground has been open all winter, but campers now have to reserve a site there. It was open on a first-come, first service basis for the winter.

