Bryce Canyon National Park
2 campgrounds in the park · 310 nearby · 106 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
2 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- Park closureTrail Closures due to recent weather eventWall Street and the Bryce Connector Trail (to Peekaboo Loop) are closed until further notice.
- CautionCurrent Fire RestrictionsFires are only allowed in established fire pits.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $35 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 2 campgroundsAll reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 310 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 106 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $70Bryce Canyon only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 2
Camping near the park 310
- Aerial viewCampground
Yellow Creek Campsite
1.1 mi · Tropic, UT
- Aerial viewCampground
Right Fork Swamp Canyon Campsite
1.8 mi · Tropic, UT
Free and dispersed nearby 106
See them on the map- Right Fork Swamp Canyon (Food Prep Only)Tropic, UT1.8 mi
- Yellow Creek Group Site (Food Prep Only)Tropic, UT2.0 mi
- Yellow Creek Group Site CampsiteTropic, UT2.0 mi
- Right Fork Yellow Creek (Foor Prep Only)Tropic, UT2.2 mi
- Swamp Canyon (Food Prep Only)Tropic, UT3.2 mi
- East Fork Dispersed CampingTropic, UT4.0 mi
Services nearby: 8 dump stations · 8 rest areas
About Bryce Canyon
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo / Keith Moore · Derek Demeter · NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
Plan your visit
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…
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…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$35
- Motorcycle, 7 days$30
- Per person$20
- Nonresident$100
- Bryce Canyon annual pass$70
Hours
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
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.
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.
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