National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
- Southwest
- 9 hikes
- 16 places to see
- 3 current alerts
Current alerts
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Closure
Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains
Wall Street and the Bryce Connector Trail (Bryce Point to Peekaboo Loop Trail) are closed until further notice. Other park trails are open, but hikers are urged to use caution. Freezing temperatures overnight can make rockfall more likely during the day.
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Caution
Current Fire Restrictions
Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.
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Notice
Dump Station Closed for Season
The dump station has closed due to early freezing temperatures. Please make other arrangements. Drinking fountains are also in the process of being winterized for the same reason. Please plan appropriately.
From the National Park Service, as of November 1, 2026, 5:14 pm. Check nps.gov before you go.
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, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southwest
- State
- Utah
- Designation
- National Park
- Entrance fee
- $35, private vehicle
- Hikes on this page
- 9
- Places to see
- 16
- Articles
- 7
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Bryce Canyon.
Entrance fees
- $35 Private Vehicle Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
- $30 Motorcycle
- $20 Per Person
- $100 Nonresident
Passes
- $70 Annual Entrance - Park
Hours
Park is Open 24-7
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Weather and when to go
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.
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.
- Gateway towns
- Bryce Canyon City, UT · Tropic, UT · Panguitch, UT
- Nearest airports
- Cedar City Airport (CDC) · St. George Regional Airport (SGU) · Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Contact the park
- Address
- Highway 63, Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce, UT 84764
- Phone
- (435) 834-5322
- Official site
- nps.gov/brca
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Bryce Canyon
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Where to stay for Bryce Canyon
The gateway towns, closest first. Add your dates in the planner to search for your own nights.
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Bryce Canyon City, UT Closest
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Tropic, UT
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Panguitch, UT
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Guided tours and trips
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Things to do in Bryce Canyon
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Full Moon Hike
Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via Recrea…
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Get a Passport Stamp
Are you a "Passport to Your National Parks" cancellation collector? Bryce Canyon has a cancellation stamp to commemorate your visit in your passport book.
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Navajo/Peekaboo Combination Loop
Combine two of our most iconic trails, the Navajo and Peekaboo Loop trails, into a a mini Figure-8 combination loop. Start the hike at Sunset Point, descend down either side of th…
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Navajo Loop Trail
The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point. Its switchbacks wind between narrow walls of colorful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees and the park…
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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 viewpo…
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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 descendi…
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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 combines the open views and unique hoodoos of the Queen…
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Queen's Garden Trail
The Queen's Garden Trail is the least difficult of the trails descending from the rim into the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater. Hike this out-and-back trail to the Queen Victoria hoodoo…
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Bryce Canyon Evening Program
Evening programs, typically offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offer topics that go beyond the rim! Check the calendar for daily times and locations. This is a Ranger’s…
Places to see
Viewpoints
Natural features
History & culture
Visitor centers & lodging
Campgrounds in Bryce Canyon
Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.
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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 are for RV campers. Loops C & D are for tent…
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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 A is primarily fo…
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