Bryce Canyon National Park Camping Guide

Bryce Canyon National Park Camping includes two front-country campgrounds located near the visitor center and Sunset Point along with Backcountry Camping.

Here are my top finds for Bryce Canyon National Park:
🏨Hotels: Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon Stargazing Domes (Exciting New Property!), Bryce Canyon Lodge (In the park)
📍Tours: Scenic Tour of Bryce Canyon, Bryce Canyon Stargazing Adventure
🐻 Save time! Buy your National Park Pass before your trip

Bryce Canyon Camping Guide

Within Bryce Canyon, you will find the North and Sunset campgrounds that offer easy access to hiking trails, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle, and so much more.

One thing about camping in Bryce Canyon is you need to be prepared for elevation and weather changes. We visited the park right around Memorial Day a couple of years ago and it was snowing while we were there.

The campgrounds sit at approximately 8,000 feet so you will want to be prepared to be at this elevation.

Snow in May at Campsite 80, North Campground,

Bryce Canyon Camping Reservations

North Campground is first-come, first-served.

Sunset Campground accepts reservations on a 6-month rolling basis during peak season.

Sunset Campground also has a Group Site for reservation. These reservations are available on a yearly rolling basis.

Bryce Canyon RV Camping

The use of generators is allowed in RV areas only.

Generator use is allowed between 8:00 am and 10:00 am and between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

There are no sewer, water, or electrical hook-ups available.

A dump station is available in the summer months at the south end of the North campground for a $5 use fee.

Potable water is available near the dump station.

North Campground

Location: Across the road to the east of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. The campground is close to the general store along with the Fairyland Loop and Rim Trail.

Number of sites: 99 sites in 4 loops.

Reservations?: No, All 99 sites in North Campground are first-come, first-served.

Campground amenities: Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. The bathrooms have flush toilets and running water.

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude:
37.6344444
37° 38' 3.9998" N

Longitude:
-112.1669444
112° 10' 0.9998" W

RVs allowed?: Yes, Loops A & B are for RV campers.

Generator Hours: Generators are permitted from 8 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 8 pm.

Check out our full article on the North Campground in Bryce Canyon.

Sunset Campground

Location: West of Sunset Point, approximately 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Number of sites: 100 sites in 3 loops

Reservations?: yes, During peak season reservations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 833-6777

April 15 - May 19 (First-come, First-served)
May 20 - October 15 (Make a Reservation)
October 16 - October 31 (First-come, First-served)
Closed in Winter

Campground amenities: Each Campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. The Sunset Campground has water seasonally, and portable toilets seasonally.

GPS Coordinates: 37.6224° N, 112.1748° W

RVs allowed?: Loop A is for RV campers.

Generator Hours: Generators are permitted from 8 am to 10 am and 6 pm to 8 pm.

Backcountry Camping

Backcountry camping is permitted only in designated campsites. A backcountry permit must be obtained at the Visitor Center prior to any overnight trips.

There are 7 campsites on the 22.9 mile (36.9 km) Under-the-Rim Trail (Sheep Creek is closed)
There are 3 campsites on the 8.8 mile (14.2 km) Riggs Spring Loop Trail (Corral Hollow is closed)

There is no dispersed camping within the park.

Bryce Canyon Camping Regulations

Camping is limited to 30 days per calendar year and 14 consecutive days from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Each campsite is limited to a total of 6 people.
Gatherings in individual campsites which exceed 12 people are prohibited.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm until 8:00 am

Camping near Bryce Canyon

Camping in Bryce Canyon NP is extremely popular, especially during the peak season. If you are unable to find a campsite in the park campgrounds here are alternative campgrounds.

Kodachrome Basin State Park - This campground is about 35 miles from the park and fantastic. We have camped here multiple times and really enjoyed it.

Ruby's Inn RV park and campground - This campground is located less than 3 miles from the park entrance in Bryce Canyon City

Bryce Canyon Pines Campground - located 10 miles from the park.

King Creek Campground in Dixie National Forest - This campground is 35 minutes from the park. This campground is in a Ponderosa Pine Forest.

Best Bryce Canyon National Park Tours & Activities

Scenic Tour of Bryce Canyon
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (1,139+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 3 hours | 🚗 Check Rates and Availability

The most popular tour in the park and one of the highest-reviewed on all of Viator, this small-group scenic tour hits every major viewpoint in the park with a guide who brings the hoodoos, history, and local ecology to life. Water and snacks are included, and the air-conditioned coach means you can take in sweeping views without battling parking or crowds. Booked multiple times daily and consistently flagged as likely to sell out. Reserve well in advance, especially for summer and fall visits.

Bryce Canyon Stargazing Adventure
⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (47+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 1.5 hours | ⭐🌌 Check Rates and Availability

Bryce Canyon is one of the darkest night skies in the American Southwest and this guided evening experience makes the most of it. State-of-the-art telescopes and an expert guide cover the constellations, planets, and deep sky objects overhead while chairs, blankets, and hot chocolate are provided. Reviewers call it a perfect way to end a full day in the canyon. Free cancellation included.

Bryce Canyon National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (75+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: Self-paced | 🚗 Check Rates and Availability

A GPS-triggered audio tour covering 17 stops across Bryce Canyon's 18-mile scenic drive, from Fairyland Point and Sunrise Point to Bryce Amphitheater, Inspiration Point, and beyond. Priced per vehicle rather than per person, it is one of the best value options in the park for families and groups who prefer to explore on their own schedule. Reviewers appreciate the historical depth and the flexibility to stop and linger wherever the views demand it.

Make sure to click here for a complete list of tours available at Bryce Canyon National Park!

Additional Lodging Options if Bryce Canyon Lodge is Full

⭐️ 4.7 of 5 Stars - Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon Stargazing Domes - Click here for Rates and Availability.

One of the most exciting new lodging concepts near any national park in America, a retro-futuristic astrotourism resort featuring 62 geodesic glass Sky Domes on 80 private acres just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon, where you literally sleep under the stars through floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass!

Domes range from cozy Lil Dipper suites for two to the massive Andromeda sleeping up to 8, all featuring king beds with 5-star mattresses, rainfall showers, kitchenettes, private fire pits, complimentary s'mores kits, and climate control. Guided stargazing tours with heated telescopes are led by expert astronomers on site, and the one-of-a-kind Sky Nova Cafe Bar and Grill serves Asian-American fusion under a stunning 28-foot wall of panoramic glass. Additional amenities include sunrise yoga, mountain biking, horseback riding, glow-in-the-dark disc golf, a silent disco after 10 PM, free WiFi, and free parking. Open year-round!

⭐️ 4.3 of 5 Stars - Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A legendary Bryce Canyon institution operating since 1916, sitting just 1 mile from the park entrance and offering one of the most complete resort experiences of any hotel near any national park in America!

Ruby's Inn is far more than a place to sleep, with horseback rides through the canyon, bicycle rentals, guided ATV tours, an on-site art gallery, general store, gift shops, laundromat, and an RV and tent camping area all on the property. Amenities include a free hot breakfast buffet, two on-site restaurants, indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, hot tub, fitness center, business center, EV charging stations, free WiFi, and free parking. Pet friendly and open year-round!

⭐️ 4.9 of 5 Stars - Bryce Canyon Inn - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A beautifully crafted log cabin inn just 3 miles from the Bryce Canyon entrance, rated Exceptional by guests and one of the highest-rated properties in all of Southern Utah!

Choose from rustic log cabin rooms, cottage suites with fireplaces and leather sofas, and family cabins, all featuring free WiFi, air conditioning, and charming Western decor. The peaceful grounds are surrounded by towering pines and red rock views, making it the perfect base for hiking the Navajo Loop, Queens Garden, and Fairyland trails. Free parking included!

Click on this link or the map below for additional hotels and vacation rentals near Bryce Canyon NP including the Bryce Canyon Lodge!

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Bryce Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

Photo of a 2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass that featured a winning photograph taken by photographer Paulette Donnellon at Wuptaki National Monument of a Eastern Collard Lizard.

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.