About Bryce Canyon National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. 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.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
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.
Operating Hours
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Activities
Getting There
From the North: Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89. 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.
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Entrance Passes
As US citizens and residents, valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase date.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Birdwatching
175 different species of birds have been documented to frequent Bryce Canyon National Park. Some are just passing through. Others…
Bristlecone Loop Trail
The Bristlecone Loop, an easy 1 mile hike, meanders through the forest atop this highest portion of the park, reaching…
Swamp Canyon Loop
Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with…
Plan a Picnic
Looking for a good place to enjoy a picnic? Here is a list of Bryce Canyon picnic areas.
Figure-8 Combination
The Figure-8 Combination combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop, into one ultimate hike! We…
Queen's/Navajo Combination Loop
Our most popular hike in the park and the one we most recommend to first-time visitors. The Queen's/Navajo Combination Loop…
Visitor Centers
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
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…
Hours: Winter hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spring and Fall hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Summer (standard) hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Bookstore is closed on Thanksgiving, but the rest of the Visitor Center is open. The Visitor Center is closed on Christmas Day.
Campgrounds
North Campground
Located across the road from the Visitor Center and is comprised of 100 sites in 4 loops; A, B, C, D. Loops A & B…
Sunset Campground
Located west of Sunset Point, approximately 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, and is comprised of 99 sites in 3 loops; Loop…
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