Camping in Bryce Canyon

Tent site at North Campground at Bryce Canyon National Park.

NPS photo

 

Campsite Fees

RVs	$30 per site per night *
Tents	$20 per site per night *

All sites are limited to 10 people, with no more than six adults (adult = ages 16 and up), three tents and two vehicles.

* 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).

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

 

Bryce Canyon National Park has two campgrounds, North and Sunset, located in close proximity to the visitor center, Bryce Canyon Lodge and the geologic wonder that is the Bryce Amphitheater. Sites fill by early afternoon during the summer months. To make reservations, call [phone] or visit www.recreation.gov. Reservations for these sites can be made from 6 months to 2 days in advance (minimum advance reservation is two days).

There are no hook-ups in the campgrounds, but a fee-for-use dump station is available for RV users at the south end of North Campground.

NOTE: Dump station is closed during months with freezing temperatures.

 

North Campground

North Campground is located in close proximity to the Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon Lodge and the geologic wonder that is the Bryce Amphitheater. The Campground is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine forest with equal amounts of shade and sun.

No group site is available at North Campground and sites fill by early afternoon during the summer months.

During the winter season, one loop is open, but no hook-ups are available..

 

Sunset Campground

Sunset Campground is located in close proximity to the Bryce Canyon Lodge and the geologic wonder that is the Bryce Amphitheater. Open late spring through early fall, its sites usually fill by early afternoon. The campground is surrounded by Ponderosa Pine forest with equal amounts of shade and sun.

A Group Site is available at Sunset Campground by reservation.

Sunset campground is CLOSED from mid-October through mid-April.

 

Campground Maps
Click here for a map of both campgrounds.

 

RV Parking Restrictions
In anticipation of another busy year and very limited parking for our visitors, Bryce Canyon National Park will implement RV parking restrictions from April - October.

These restrictions apply to all vehicles 25 feet and longer including MOTORHOMES and VEHICLES WITH TRAILERS.

We encourage you to drop your trailer at the Shuttle Station, the overflow parking lot, or your campsite. You may then park your car or truck at any parking lot in the park.

RVS MAY ONLY PARK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Shuttle Station in Bryce Canyon City (3 miles north of park)
• Bryce Canyon overflow parking lot (across from visitor center at entrance to North Campground)
• Campsites in North, Sunset, and Ruby's campground (for those who are camping)
• Sunrise Point Loop Road (use ONLY parallel parking spaces along one-way road)
• All viewpoints and parking lots south of mile marker 3

RVS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARK AT THESE LOCATIONS:

• Visitor Center
• Sunrise General Store
• Bryce Canyon Lodge
• Sunset Point
• Bryce Point
• Inspiration Point
• Paria View
• Fairyland Point

We apologize for the inconvenience, but our most popular parking lots are unable to accommodate these large vehicles during peak visitation.

 

Shuttle Service

Click HERE for the Bryce Canyon Shuttle Service info. Shuttle buses run every 10-15 minutes and serve the most popular viewpoints and facilities in the park.

 

Backcountry Camping
Backcountry Under the Rim Camping is available at limited sites in the park. Information is available by clicking on Backcountry Camping.

 

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