Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
Bryce Canyon National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth.
- LocationBryce, UT
- Entrance $35 private vehicle
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
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Weather now45°F Light drizzle
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Astronomy
- Birds
- Canyons and Canyonlands
- Cats (wild)
- Climate Change
- Coniferous Forests
- Endangered
12 more topics
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Geology
- Grasslands
- Meadows
- Native American Heritage
- Natural Sounds
- Night Sky
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Scenic Views
- Trails
- Unique Species
Alerts (2)
Park ClosureTrail Closures Due to Recent Rains
Wall Street is closed until further notice. Other park trails are open but muddy, and hikers are urged to use caution.
CautionCurrent Fire Restrictions
Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.
Things to Do
36 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Plan a Picnic
Looking for a good place to enjoy a picnic? Here is a list of Bryce Canyon picnic areas.
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Camping
2 campgrounds listed on Recreation.gov. Check availability and current conditions before you go.
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North Campground (UT)
Reservable Campground
North Campground is located in the beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High…
Reserve on Recreation.gov- Biking
- Day Use Area
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Horseback Riding
Details
Fees: Bryce Canyon charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade…
Overview
North Campground is located in the beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau, Bryce Canyon is the ultimate camping destination.
Located at an approximate elevation of 8,000 feet (2438 m), the campground is centrally located within walking distance of the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are located nearby, at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful.Recreation
Bryce Canyon offers several Hiking trails for day-hiking, many of which are inter-connected. Single trails range from easy to strenuous, and from less than a mile in length up to 11 miles (18 km). The most popular hikes are combinations of two or three trails.
Bryce Amphitheater has spectacular rock formations and sweeping views, providing excellent photography opportunities. The convenient Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle, which runs from May to September, makes several stops throughout the park, giving visitors easy access to its most popular trailheads and viewpoints.
Astronomers love visiting Bryce Canyon, where 7500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An Annual Astronomy Festival is held in June, and the park offers Astronomy & Night Sky Programs on more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.Facilities
North Campground is a very popular year-round site with paved roads, paved spurs in A and B loops, and gravel parking spurs in C and D loops, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables, fire rings and grills are provided at each campsite.
During the spring, summer and fall months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle makes a stop at the Visitor Center, which is near the campground's entrance, from mid-April through mid-October.Natural Features
A ponderosa pine forest towers over North Campground offering equal parts sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers.Nearby Attractions
The Colorado Plateau contains a multitude of awe-inspiring landscapes and Bryce Canyon lies very close to many of them, including Red Canyon, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Boulder Mountain, Calf Creek Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Driving along Scenic Byway 12 is also a must-do for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.Charges & Cancellations
A customer who does not arrive at the campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date may be canceled, assessed a $20 no-show fee and forfeit the night's fees for a campsite.
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Sunset Campground (UT)
Reservable Campground
Sunset Campground is located in beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High…
Reserve on Recreation.gov- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Interpretive Programs
- Other Recreation Concession Site
Details
Fees: Bryce Canyon charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade…
Overview
Sunset Campground is located in beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau, Bryce Canyon is the ultimate camping destination.
Situated at an elevation of about 8,000 feet (2438 m), the campground is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are nearby at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful.Recreation
Bryce Canyon offers several Hiking trails for day-hiking, many of which are inter-connected. Single trails range from easy to strenuous, and from less than a mile in length up to 11 miles (18 km). The most popular hikes are combinations of two or three trails.
Bryce Amphitheater has spectacular rock formations and sweeping views, providing excellent photography opportunities. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle, which runs from May to September, makes several stops throughout the park, giving visitors easy access to its most popular trailheads and viewpoints.
Astronomers love visiting Bryce Canyon, where 7,500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An Annual Astronomy Festival is held each June, and the park offers Astronomy and Night Sky Programs are offered more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.Facilities
Sunset Campground is a very popular site with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are also provided.
During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The convenient Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. This site is the closest in the park to many popular hiking trails, which begin and end at Sunset Point.Natural Features
A ponderosa pine forest towers over Sunset Campground, offering equal parts sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers.Nearby Attractions
The Colorado Plateau contains a multitude of awe-inspiring landscapes and Bryce Canyon lies very close to many of them, including Red Canyon, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Boulder Mountain, Calf Creek Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Driving along Scenic Byway 12 is a must-do for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.Charges & Cancellations
A customer who does not arrive at the campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date may be canceled, assessed a $20 no-show fee and forfeit the night's fees for a campsite.
Facilities & Services
Find permits, passes, tours, tickets and other services available in the park. Check current hours and availability before you go.
Permits & Passes
Tours & Tickets
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Bryce Canyon National Park Full Moon Hike Tours
Ticket Facility
Experience Bryce Canyon after dark by joining a park ranger for a guided moonlight hike. Hoodoos take on spooky personalities when the mix of shadows and moonlight…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov Hwy 63 Visitor Center, Bryce, UT 435-834-5322 Directions
Details
Experience Bryce Canyon after dark by joining a park ranger for a guided moonlight hike. Hoodoos take on spooky personalities when the mix of shadows and moonlight. Moonlight hikes are offered once a month on a day surrounding the full moon and are typically 1-2 miles long. The hike can range from an easy hike along the rim of the plateau to a more strenuous hike that descends into the canyon along steep and rocky trails. More information will be given the day of the event. 2024 Moonlight Hike Schedule Saturday, February 24 at 6:00 pm Monday, March 25 at 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 23 at 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 22 at 8:00 pm Thursday, June 20 at 8:00 pm Saturday, July 20 at 8:00 pm Monday, August 19 at 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm Saturday, November 16 at 5:00 pm Sunday, December 15 at 5:00 pm -
Bryce Canyon National Park Private Horse Reservations
Ticket Facility
Horseback riding is a great way to slow down and experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Horses have been used to explore Bryce Canyon National Park since before it was…
Book tickets on Recreation.gov 3000 S. Hwy 63, Bryce Canyon, UT 435 834-5322 Directions
Details
Horseback riding is a great way to slow down and experience Bryce Canyon National Park. Horses have been used to explore Bryce Canyon National Park since before it was set aside for federal protection. To support this activity, the National Park Service completed 4.5 miles of foot and horse trails in 1931 that are still in use today for both guided and private horserides from approximately May through October each year, weather-permitting. To avoid conflict with other horse riders and for the safety of other visitors and stock, all private horseback riding must be scheduled for a specific date and time prior to entering the park. Private horse rides can be booked every half hour from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from approximately May through October. Each time slot can accommodate a maximum of ten riders and their mounts. This may include multiple parties. Reservations must be made at least 72 hours in advance to ensure weed-free feed is used prior to riding in the park. All park visitors are required to pay a park entrance fee or present a valid pass upon entering the park. There is no additional fee to ride your own horse at Bryce Canyon. Note: this reservation system is NOT for guided concessioner rides. This reservation system is only for visitors who want to bring their own horse to ride in Bryce Canyon. The park also has guided rides. Canyon Trail Rides, the park's concessioner, offers 2-hour and 3-hour guided horse and mule rides into the Bryce Amphitheater along a dedicated horse trail and the Peekaboo Loop Trail. Guided trail rides typically begin in April and run through October 31st, depending on weather. To schedule a guided ride or for more information, visit the Canyon Trail Rides website or call directly at 1-435-679-8665.
Other Visitor Services
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Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
Facility
The Bryce Canyon Visitor Center might be one of your first stops when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. Here you can obtain driving and hiking directions beyond those…
Highway 63, Bryce, UT (435) 834-5322 Directions
Details
The Bryce Canyon Visitor Center might be one of your first stops when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park. Here you can obtain driving and hiking directions beyond those available on this website, weather forecasts, a current schedule of Park Ranger guided programs, Junior Ranger booklets, and information on area services including lodging, dining and other attractions. Entrance passes cannot be purchased at the visitor center.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Park is Open 24-7
Hours details
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Park is Open 24-7Open 24 hours, daily
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Entrance fees
- $35Private Vehicle
- $30Motorcycle
- $20Per Person
All 4 fees & details
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Private Vehicle$35
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
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Motorcycle$30
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
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Per Person$20
Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
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Nonresident$100
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Bryce Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Passes
- $70Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
- Annual Entrance - Park
As US citizens and residents, valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase date.
Address
Highway 63, Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce, UT 84764
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Weather & conditions
45°F
Light drizzle · feels like 39°
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Today
48° 39°
Light drizzle84% rain
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Tomorrow
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Wednesday
43° 31°
Sunny17% rain
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What to expect by season
Due of its high elevation climate, weather at Bryce Canyon through autumn, winter, and spring can be highly variable. From October to May temperatures fall below freezing nearly every night. The park typically experiences its coldest and snowiest periods from December through February. Spring storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region. Summer highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Upcoming Events
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Geology Ranger Talk
About
Come join a Ranger near Sunset Point and learn about the geology of Bryce Canyon. Program typically lasts 20-30 minutes.
Wheelchair accessible.
This event will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms, low wind chill, or staffing shortages.
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Rim Walk with a Ranger
About
Come join a Ranger at Sunset Point for a rim walk toward Sunrise Point. The talk will be on a random topic of the ranger's choosing, covering natural, cultural, or historical resources.
Visitors meet Ranger at alcove to the right of Sunset Point overlook.
This program will be cancelled by thunderstorms, extreme cold weather, or staffing shortages.
Wheelchair Accessible.
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Full Moon Hike
Event page for Full Moon Hike (opens in a new tab)About
Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via Recreation.gov. Tickets for each month’s hike are released in two phases, 14 and 5 days in advance.
Due to the nature of this special activity all participants must agree to the following rules:
This is a "ranger's choice" hike and can range from an easy hike along the rim of the plateau to a more strenuous hike that descends down into the canyon along steep and rocky trails. More information will be given on the day of the event. Hikes are typically 1 to 2 miles.
For more information on full moon hikes, including schedules and how to participate, please visit our Full Moon Hikes page.- Children 7 and younger are not permitted.
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of Park Staff and other Participant(s).
- White light flashlights, headlamps are not allowed to be used during the hike (you may bring them for later use). Red light flashlights and headlamps are permitted as necessary. Flash photography may be permitted under key restrictions.
- Bring drinking water and a jacket - night time temperatures can be cold.
- Due to steep and rocky trails this activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Pets are not allowed.
Windchill will cancel this event.
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Veterans Day
About
Entrance Fee free Day at Bryce Canyon National Park for Veterans Day. A solid Salute to our Warriors serving and protecting this land.
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Full Moon Hike
Event page for Full Moon Hike (opens in a new tab)About
Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via Recreation.gov. Tickets for each month’s hike are released in two phases, 14 and 5 days in advance.
Due to the nature of this special activity all participants must agree to the following rules:
This is a "ranger's choice" hike and can range from an easy hike along the rim of the plateau to a more strenuous hike that descends down into the canyon along steep and rocky trails. More information will be given on the day of the event. Hikes are typically 1 to 2 miles.
For more information on full moon hikes, including schedules and how to participate, please visit our Full Moon Hikes page.- Children 7 and younger are not permitted.
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of Park Staff and other Participant(s).
- White light flashlights, headlamps are not allowed to be used during the hike (you may bring them for later use). Red light flashlights and headlamps are permitted as necessary. Flash photography may be permitted under key restrictions.
- Bring drinking water and a jacket - night time temperatures can be cold.
- Due to steep and rocky trails this activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Pets are not allowed.
Windchill will cancel this event.
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Full Moon Hike
Event page for Full Moon Hike (opens in a new tab)About
Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via Recreation.gov. Tickets for each month’s hike are released in two phases, 14 and 5 days in advance.
Due to the nature of this special activity all participants must agree to the following rules:
This is a "ranger's choice" hike and can range from an easy hike along the rim of the plateau to a more strenuous hike that descends down into the canyon along steep and rocky trails. More information will be given on the day of the event. Hikes are typically 1 to 2 miles.
For more information on full moon hikes, including schedules and how to participate, please visit our Full Moon Hikes page.- Children 7 and younger are not permitted.
- Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of Park Staff and other Participant(s).
- White light flashlights, headlamps are not allowed to be used during the hike (you may bring them for later use). Red light flashlights and headlamps are permitted as necessary. Flash photography may be permitted under key restrictions.
- Bring drinking water and a jacket - night time temperatures can be cold.
- Due to steep and rocky trails this activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Pets are not allowed.
Windchill will cancel this event.
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Bryce Canyon's clean air and dark night skies are some of its most precious and vulnerable resources. Full moon nights also provide a unique experience of seeing the park after dark. — Derek Demeter -
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Getting There
Bryce, UT 84764
From the North: Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89.
Full directions
Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the South through Zion National Park: Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the East Travel west on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP.
Mailing address: P.O Box 640201, Bryce, UT 84764
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