National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

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.

Utah National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun
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.

Posted or updated Oct 25, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Caution

Current Fire Restrictions

Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.

Posted or updated Aug 30, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

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.

Posted or updated Oct 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Bryce Canyon National Park.

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Entrance - Private Vehicle$35Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle$30Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person$20Admits 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$100Each 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
PassCostBuy
Annual Entrance - Park$70At 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

Things to do

Two hikers wearing backpacks and using poles along a red rock path surrounded by forested cliffs.
Photo: NPS Photo/Peter Densmore

Backcountry Hiking and Camping

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.

Year-round Reservation required Fee applies

Backcountry Camping

A blue and black bird with a black crest sits perched on a pine branch among green pine needles
Photo: NPS Photo / Keith Moore

Birdwatching

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.

Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Red rocks topped with dark green trees slope down into a canyon of red rocks
Photo: NPS Photo

Bristlecone Loop Trail

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).

30-60 Minutes Spring, Summer, Fall

Front-Country Hiking

See all 36 things to do in Bryce Canyon →

Activities the NPS lists for Bryce Canyon.

AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Park is Open 24-7
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll 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.

Contact and directions

Phone
4358345322
Email
[email protected]
Address
Highway 63, Bryce, UT 84764
Coordinates
37.5840, -112.1827· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Bryce Canyon Visitor CenterDaily: 8:00AM - 8:00PM4358345322Yes

Campgrounds

CampgroundTotal sitesReservableFirst-comeRVsFeeReserve
North Campground100960Yes$30Reservation site
Sunset Campground999999Yes$30Reservation site

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
  • 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.