Objective To analyze the epidemiological features of measles in Zhangjiajie, so as to provide scientific evidence for measles elimination and control. Methods The data of measles in Zhangjiajie from 2008 to 2015 were collected through surveillance information system of measles to descript epidemiological analysis. Results A total of 802 measles cases were reported in Zhangjiajie from 2008 to 2015. After intensive immunization on measles was conducted in 2009, 2010 and 2014, measles incidence was sharply reduced in the following year. The epidemic peaks were from March to June and the majority of the cases were scattered children (64.84%) under 5 years old (78.93%). 64.26% of measles cases had no measles vaccine history. Conclusion To strengthen vaccination of measles vaccine in children and improve their vaccination rate of measles vaccine were major measures for measles elimination.