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.

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 Camping Fees

RVs - $30 a night

Tents - $20 a night

Holders of the following passes (with valid ID) receive a 50% discount on their camping fees:

Golden Age & Golden Access Passes;
America the Beautiful Federal Lands Senior Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents 62 years and older);
America the Beautiful Federal Lands Access Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents with a permanent disability).

Note: All other pass-holders (e.g. Annual / Military / Volunteer / 4th Grade "Every Kid in a Park") are not eligible for a discount on camping fees.

Campsite 8 North Campground

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.

Cost per night: $20 a night for tent sites, $30 a night for RV sites

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

Cost per night: $20 for tent sites, $30 for RV sites.

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.