Bryce Canyon National Park
35,835
Acres
2.4 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
May through September
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Bryce Canyon was designated a national park on February 25, 1928, protecting the largest collection of hoodoos on Earth in southern Utah. The park sits between 8,000 and 9,100 feet elevation, and sunrise and sunset paint the hoodoos in colors that shift by the minute.
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When to Visit Bryce Canyon
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Month-by-Month Conditions
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Month
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Jan
93°
68°
Low
Open
Feb
90°
65°
Low
Open
Mar
82°
56°
Low
Open
Apr
72°
45°
Light
Open
May Best
61°
32°
Heavy
Open
Jun Best
53°
23°
Heavy
Open
Jul Best
50°
20°
Peak
Open
Aug Best
53°
23°
Peak
Open
Sep Best
61°
32°
Heavy
Open
Oct
72°
45°
Light
Open
Nov
82°
56°
Low
Open
Dec
90°
65°
Low
Open
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Campgrounds in Bryce Canyon
North Campground
$30/nightLocated across the road from the Visitor Center and is comprised of 100 sites in 4 loops; A, B, C, D. Loops A & B...
Reserve a SiteSunset Campground
$30/nightLocated 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...
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Gear and guides we recommend for Bryce Canyon. Affiliate links help support our work.
Trail Map
Bryce Canyon National Geographic Trails Illustrated
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Guidebook
Bryce Canyon field guide with trail details and planning info
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Hotels Near Bryce Canyon
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America the Beautiful Pass
$80/year. Covers entrance fees at all 2,000+ federal recreation sites.
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Sun Hat
Full-brim coverage for exposed trails with zero shade.
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Water Bottles
Carry at least 2 liters. More in desert heat.
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Hiking Boots
Ankle support and grip for rocky, uneven terrain.
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Getting to Bryce Canyon
Gateway Towns
- Bryce Canyon City, UT
- Tropic, UT
- Panguitch, UT
Nearest Airports
- SGU St. George Regional 126 mi
- CDC Cedar City Regional 78 mi
- LAS Las Vegas McCarran 270 mi
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