Bryce Canyon National Park • Utah

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.
NPS Photo / Keith Moore

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.
Derek Demeter

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.
NPS Photo / Peter Densmore

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

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2026 Shuttle Season runs April 3rd - October 18th.

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Everything you need to know about camping in Bryce Canyon.

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Attend a ranger program during your visit.

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Oversized vehicle restrictions and information.

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Access the park brochure, newspaper, and other helpful maps.

A moon on the horizon against a pink and blue sky

See the full moon rise while hiking with a ranger.

A dark night sky is the backdrop to the bright stars of the milky way.

Bryce Canyon has some of the darkest skies in the country.

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Learn more about wildlife in the park.

A landscape of jagged red rock formations.

Learn how the hoodoos were formed.

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Where to find everything from medical assistance to Wi-Fi.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Mailing Address:

P.O Box 640201
Bryce, UT 84764

Phone:

435 834-5322
Phones are answered and messages returned as soon as possible as staffing allows.

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