Bryce Canyon National Park is a National Park in Utah. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (1 closure), 2 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $20.
Bryce Amphitheater from Inspiration Point · Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore (via nps.gov)
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
1
Campgrounds
2
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
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.
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.
All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Bryce Canyon National Park.
Entrance fees
Fee
Cost
Details
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person
$20
Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. Buy online
Nonresident
$100
Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Bryce Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless…
Park passes
Pass
Cost
Buy
Annual Entrance - Park
$70
At the park
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Experience the solitude of Bryce's forested backcountry! To preserve this experience, backcountry camping is permitted only in designated campsites. A backcountry permit must be obtained at the Visitor Center prior to any overnight trips.
175 different species of birds have been documented to frequent Bryce Canyon National Park. Some are just passing through. Others stay for an entire season. Fewer still make this their year-round home, but those that do are charming and charismatic.
The Bristlecone Loop, an easy 1 mile hike, meanders through the forest atop this highest portion of the park, reaching elevations over 9,100 feet (2778 m).
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Operating hours
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Park is Open 24-7
Day
Hours
Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
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.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.