Hoodoos exist on all continents, but this park is home to the densest concentration of them in the entire world. Along the top of the Grand Staircase plateau, the high elevation here includes numerous diverse communities, dark skies, and geologic formations that pictures will never completely capture.
Current Park Alerts
Live from the National Park Service · Official park site →
Plan Your Visit
Hours & Season
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Entrance Fees
- $35 – Entrance - Private Vehicle
- $30 – Entrance - Motorcycle
- $20 – Entrance - Per Person
- $100 – Nonresident
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. 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.
Things to Do
See the Night Sky
Bryce Canyon is a sanctuary for natural darkness. Bryce Canyon's skies are so dark, that in 2019 the park was designated as a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Park. Since the park is open 24 hours a day, whether you head off to a viewpoint yourself or join a night sky ranger program, we welcome you to the dark side!
Birdwatching
175 different species of birds have been documented to frequent Bryce Canyon National Park. Some are just passing through. Others stay for an entire season. Fewer still make this their year-round home, but those that do are charming and charismatic.
Bristlecone Loop Trail
The Bristlecone Loop, an easy 1 mile hike, meanders through the forest atop this highest portion of the park, reaching elevations over 9,100 feet (2778 m). Here you will pass by bristlecone pines up to 1,800-years-old and experience vistas reaching into the Four Corners area.
Swamp Canyon Loop
Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with the landscape than some of the grander viewpoints in the park. The Swamp Canyon Loop, which starts at the viewpoint, is more rugged than the Bryce Amphitheater trails, taking hikers into a more forested backcountry hike. There is less signage on this hike and hikers are encouraged to carry a map.
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 recommend a clockwise direction descending Queen's Garden, connecting to the Peekaboo Loop (we recommend hiking it in a clockwise direction), and ascending either side of the Navajo Loop (Two Bridges in winter). From there you can complete the trail by hiking back to Sunrise Point along the Rim Trail.
Getting There
Address: Highway 63 Bryce UT 84764
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.
Get driving directions → Official NPS directions →Where to Stay – Campgrounds
North Campground
100 sites · $30/night
Located across the road from the Visitor Center and is comprised of 100 sites in 4 loops; A, B, C, D. Loops A & B are for RV campers. Loops C & D are for tent …
Sunset Campground
99 sites · $30/night
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 A is primarily fo…
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Bryce Canyon National Park?
The entrance fee for Bryce Canyon National Park is $35. See Plan Your Visit above for vehicle, per-person, and annual-pass rates.
Do I need a reservation or permit to visit Bryce Canyon National Park?
Some entry windows or activities at Bryce Canyon National Park require a reservation or permit. Check the Current Park Alerts and Things to Do sections above, and confirm on the official NPS site before you go.
When is Bryce Canyon National Park open?
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
What are the best things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park?
Popular things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park include See the Night Sky, Birdwatching, Bristlecone Loop Trail, Swamp Canyon Loop. See Things to Do above for photos and details.
Are there campgrounds in Bryce Canyon National Park?
Yes — Bryce Canyon National Park has 2 campgrounds, including North Campground, Sunset Campground. See Campgrounds above for site counts, fees, and booking links.