Bryce Canyon

 

Bryce Canyon has some of the most unbelievably scenery in the country. From hoodoos to colored pinnacles, it's a must destination for anyone who loves the outdoors. It's one of America's most popular national parks. 

This page provides details about trails, camping, and other information to make your trip easier and more enjoyable while visiting Bryce Canyon. 

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 Bryce Canyon

 

Fast Facts

Location: SW Utah (270 miles from Las Vegas) Time Zone: Mountain Time 
Elevation Range: 6,620 feet to 9,115 feet   Hours: Park is opened 24 hrs. 
Camp Grounds: Yes Closest Town:  Panguitch, Utah
Permits: None needed for day hikes Backpacking: Permits - $5 per night
Best season: Spring through Autumn Entrance fee: $20 per car. Good for 7 day; Golden Eagle pass accepted.
Pets: Not permitted on any trail Bears: None
Visitor Center: Exhibits, museum, backcountry permits - Summer hours 8 am - 8 pm - Normal hrs 8 am to 4:30 pm
General Park Information:    435-834-5322  Map of the park    Web site: www.nps.gov/brca
Scenic Drive: The 37-mile round-trip drive winds along the edge of the canyon, ending at the south end of the park.

Bryce Canyon has a shuttle bus system.  Although cars are allowed in the park, using the shuttle bus helps eliminate parking problems and keeps pollution to a minimal. In fact, Bryce has some of the clearest vistas of any park in the country.

The prime time to visit Bryce is between April and October.  Having an average elevation of 8,000 feet, it has lower temperatures than Zion or Escalante. 

Camp Grounds

North:  $10 per night, 110 sites (55 tent and 55 RV sites), no hookups, drinking water, toilet, dump station, showers and laundry.
Location: Walking distance from Park Headquarters
Elevation: 8,000 feet   
Open:  All year
Reservations: First come, first serve. 14 day limit.

Sunset: $10 per night,  100 sites (50 tent and 50 RV sites), no hookups, drinking water, toilet. Showers at North Campground.
Location: 2 miles south of Park Headquarter 
Elevation: 8,000 feet 
Open: May thru Oct.
Reservations: First come, first serve. 14 day limit.

Don't want to camp. Here's a brief list of motels near the park.
                           

Ruby's Inn  (great place to stay) (435)-834-5341 2 miles from the park
Bryce Canyon Lodge (435)-834-5361  Inside the park

Hiking Trails 

Trail Distance Elevation Gain Trailhead
Fairyland Loop 8 miles   750 feet Fairyland Point
Queen's Garden Complex 1.8 miles   320 feet Sunrise Point
Navajo Loop 1.4 miles   521 feet Sunset Point
Peekaboo Loop 5.5 miles   600 feet Bryce Point
Under the Rim Trail 23 miles   5115 feet Bryce Point