Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is actually not a canyon at all. It is a gathering of giant showgrounds. The distinctive look of Bryce is from hoodoos, shaped by frost eroding and wash away of the waterway and pond bed. The beautiful orange, red, and bleached hues of the stone deliver a spectacular view.

Bryce is smaller and gets fewer visitors than Zion National Park. Bryce is also at a taller elevation than Zion. The rim at Bryce is between 8,000 to 9,000 feet.

Bryce Canyon was assigned as a national memorial by President Warren G. Harding in 1923. In 1928 congress changed that title to National Park.

Things to do in and around the park

Thing to do in and around the park include the following:

Scenic view drive around the rim
Hiking
Backcountry hiking and camping

Annual Geology Festival
Horseback riding
Annual Astronomy Festival

Some of the best star gazing can be done from Bryce Canyon as there are no lights to spoil the night sky.

Climate

The park climate is a continental climate with warm dry summers. On average the yearly rainfall is around 16 to 17 inches. The average snowfall yearly is right around 86 to 87 inches. August is normally the month with the most rain with 1.9 inches. January is the month with the most snowfall with around 19 inches.

The average high temperature in the park is around 57 degrees F. The hottest month is July at around 80 degrees. The average low runs around 32 degrees F. The lowest month is January at around 17 degrees F.

Must see views

The most awe inspiring and breathtaking views from Bryce Canyon include the following:

Sunset Point – one of the most impressive views of the amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon
Inspiration Point – provides unique and gorgeous views especially in winter
Sunrise Point – offers some of the most awe inspiring photographic scenes in the park.
Rainbow Point – has some of the most stunning views anywhere
Fairyland Point just outside the entrance to the park
Navajo/Queens Garden Loop – the most moderate and most popular hike in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Fees and or passes for the park

The fees and passes provide for upkeep and media materials such as maps and brochures.

Entrance fees range from $20.00 to $35.00 with $20.00 being for a single person and $35.00 being for private vehicle

Bryce Canyon Annual Pass is $70.00

Interagency Access (Permanently Disabled)

Available at the park. For more information on these passes visit the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass Program. – Free

Other Annual Passes

America the Beautiful Series Passes (Good at most Federal Fee Areas) – Varies

Annual 4th Grade Pass (good at most Federal Fee areas) – Free

Passes for Veterans and Gold Star Families Beginning on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020, Gold Star Families and U.S. Military veterans have free access.

Hours of operation

Vehicle capacity of 15 or less – $35 per vehicle

Vehicle capacity of 16 or greater – $20 per person

Camping Fees

North Campground – RV Site (no hookups available) $30

Tent Site $20

Sunset Campground RV Site (no hookups available) $30

Tent Site $20

Sunset Campground Group Site (includes all individuals regardless of age; minimum of 7, maximum of 30 people) 7-10 people $55

11-15 people $75

16-20 people $80

21-25 people $90

26-30 people $100

Backcountry Camping

$5 per person, per night

All rates are per site, per night. Senior and Access pass holder receive a 50% discount at all campgrounds.