9,115 ft
Max elevation
Open year-round
Entrance
2 areas
Campgrounds
$35
7-day fee
Dark Sky Park
Since 2019
High-Elevation Safety9,115 ft max▾
Park Entrance & Scenic DriveOpen year-round · $35▾
Main Access
Open Year-Round
UT-63, off Highway 12
A single main road leads into the park from Highway 12. The visitor center sits right past the entrance station.
💡 Winter road maintenance keeps the park open year-round, but snow and ice are common Nov–Mar — carry tire chains or traction devices.
NPS directions ↗
Bryce Amphitheater Shuttle
Optional, Peak Season
Free shuttle, spring – fall
Unlike Zion's mandatory system, Bryce's shuttle is optional — you can drive and park yourself, but riding the shuttle avoids the amphitheater's limited, often-full parking lots in peak season.
💡 Check current shuttle operating dates before you go — service is seasonal.
Shuttle info ↗
Winter Conditions
Icy Trails
Rim and inner-canyon trails, Nov – Apr
Trails below the rim get packed snow and ice for months at a time. Traction devices (like microspikes) are strongly recommended, not optional, for anything past the rim in winter.
💡 Snowshoe and cross-country ski rentals are sometimes available seasonally near the visitor center.
NPS conditions ↗
Campgrounds2 areas▾
North Campground Mostly Reservable ▾
Sites100
SeasonYear-round, weather permitting
NotesOnly Loop A open Jan 1–Apr 15; Loops A & B Oct 5–Dec 31
Campground details ↗
Sunset Campground Reservable & First-Come ▾
Sites99
SeasonApril – October (closed in winter)
NotesMix of reservable and first-come sites — check Recreation.gov for the current split
Campground details ↗
Landmarks & Trailheads5 stops▾
Bryce Amphitheater3 stops▾
Sunrise & Sunset PointsEasy · classic amphitheater overlooksShort walks
Navajo Loop / Queen's GardenModerate · descends among the hoodoos~2.9 mi combined
Bryce PointEasy · widest amphitheater viewOverlook only
Southern Scenic Drive2 stops▾
Rainbow & Yovimpa PointsEasy · highest viewpoints in the parkEnd of the scenic drive
Natural BridgeRoadside · large natural archOverlook only
Stargazing & Night SkyDark Sky Park▾
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Bryce Canyon was certified an International Dark Sky Park in 2019, on the 50th anniversary of its astronomy programs, and its high, dry elevation makes for some of the clearest air in the country. Rangers run regular night-sky and telescope programs at the visitor center in summer. Bring warm layers — rim temperatures drop fast after dark, even in July. NPS night sky info ↗
Concession Information3 locations▾
Bryce Canyon Lodge2 locations▾
Lodge Dining RoomSit-down diningSeasonal
Gift ShopBooks · GiftsSeasonal
General Store1 location▾
North Campground General StoreGroceries · Camp suppliesSeasonal
Park Contact Information