Camping in Bryce Canyon

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General Camping Information

Bryce Canyon National Park has two campgrounds, North and Sunset, located in close proximity to the Visitor Center, Bryce Canyon Lodge and the main Bryce Amphitheater. North Campground is first-come, first-served and Sunset Campground accepts reservations on a 6-month rolling basis during peak season. Sunset Campground also has a Group Site for reservation.

Camp and Ride

Help us reduce congestion and pollution in the park. During shuttle season (mid-April to mid-October), campers are encouraged to leave their vehicles at their campsite and utilize our free shuttle service to visit the park's most iconic areas.

Note: Vehicles over 20 ft/6 m are restricted from parking in the Bryce Amphitheater during shuttle hours.

 

Reservations

North Campground

All 99 sites in North Campground are first-come, first-served. Loop A is open year-round.

Sunset Campground

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

During the above seasons, reservations for Sunset Campground individual sites will be available on a rolling 6-month basis.
During the above seasons, reservations for Sunset Campground Group Site are available on a rolling 12-month basis.

 

Campsite Fees

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

Discounts

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.

 

Campground Maps

North Campground Map
Sunset Campground Map

 

Can't Find a Campsite?

The park has become an extremely popular destination in recent years. Due to this popularity, front-country park campgrounds can fill by noon on weekends May through October.

If you arrive too late to get a site in a designated campground, you have the following options:

Check out popular alternatives for campground and dispersed camping (note: you are responsible for understanding and abiding by all USFS regulations).
Go to a private campground or stay in lodging in gateway communities. Visit Garfield County Tourism Bureau for more information.
Sleeping in your vehicle overnight along the roadside or at a roadside pull off is not allowed and violators may be subject to a citation.