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

Viewpoints of the iconic Bryce Amphitheater are located along the first 3 miles of the park road and are a popular destination at sunrise.

Snow blankets a red rock landscape of tall rock spires beneath an early morning sky

Here at 8,000' (2438 m) winter comes early and stays late. Snow transforms the landscape and requires seasonal closures in some areas and trails.

The center of the Milky Way galaxy is seen rising above a horizon of forest and red rock spires

Bryce Canyon's clean air and dark night skies are some of its most precious and vulnerable resources. Full moon nights also provide a unique experience of seeing the park after dark.

A lone white rock tower stands surrounded by red rock walls and forest along a trail

More strenuous trails below the rim provide up-close views of the hoodoo rock spires, while easier walks along the rim give perspective from above.

Red and white rock cliffs lightly dusted with snow with a forest atop them and a long view beyond

The park's highest elevations at its southern end and backcountry areas provide views of over 100 miles (161 km) atop high steep cliffs.

Physical Address:

Highway 63

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce, UT 84764

Mailing Address:

P.O Box 640201

Bryce, UT 84764

contact-details

Phone Number: 4358345322 Voice
Phone Number: 4358344703 Fax

Email Address: brca_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $30.00

Price is per motorcycle.

Entrance - Per Person: $20.00

Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $50.00

Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day of purchase and the next six days for a vehicle carrying the same group of passengers. A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles t

Commercial Entrance - Van: $50.00

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $60.00

Commercial tour vehicle rates are based on vehicle capacity. Pass is valid for the day o A commercial tour is defined as consisting of one or more persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced, or sold for leisure or recreational purposes by an organization that realizes financial gain through the provision of the service. The entry fees of commercial tours are based upon the total capacity of vehicles that can carry seven or more passengers regardless of the actual number of passengers.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $150.00

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $70.00

Valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase.

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.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

From the North: Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the South through Zion National Park: Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the East Travel west on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Park is Open 24-7

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

Weather Information:

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. The park typically experiences its coldest and snowiest periods from December through February. Spring storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region. Summer highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.