Bryce Canyon National Park

A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun
Viewpoints of the iconic Bryce Amphitheater are located along the first 3 miles of the park road and are a popular destination at sunrise.
Snow blankets a red rock landscape of tall rock spires beneath an early morning sky
Here at 8,000' (2438 m) winter comes early and stays late. Snow transforms the landscape and requires seasonal closures in some areas and trails.
The center of the Milky Way galaxy is seen rising above a horizon of forest and red rock spires
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.
A lone white rock tower stands surrounded by red rock walls and forest along a trail
More strenuous trails below the rim provide up-close views of the hoodoo rock spires, while easier walks along the rim give perspective from above.
Red and white rock cliffs lightly dusted with snow with a forest atop them and a long view beyond
The park's highest elevations at its southern end and backcountry areas provide views of over 100 miles (161 km) atop high steep cliffs.
Photos: National Park Service

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

State Utah
Designation National Park
State Code UT
Weather 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.…

Location & Map

Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle $35.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.

Entrance - Motorcycle $30.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Entrance - Per Person $20.00

Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Nonresident $100.00

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.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Biking Road Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Food Dining Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hands-On Citizen Science Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

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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Contact & Address

Address Highway 63, Bryce, UT, 84764
Phone 4358345322

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $70.00

As US citizens and residents, valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase date.

Topics & Themes

Native American Heritage Animals Birds Cats (wild) Canyons and Canyonlands Climate Change Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Geology Grasslands Meadows Natural Sounds Night Sky Astronomy Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Trails Unique Species Endangered

Things To Do

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

175 different species of birds have been documented to frequent Bryce Canyon National Park. Some are just passing through. Others…

Bristlecone Loop Trail

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 Loop

Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with…

Plan a Picnic

Plan a Picnic

Looking for a good place to enjoy a picnic? Here is a list of Bryce Canyon picnic areas.

Figure-8 Combination

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

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…

100 Sites

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…

99 Sites

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