Operating Hours & Seasons

Bryce Canyon Visitor Center and Bookstore.

Photographed by Brian B. Roanhorse 24 April, 2016.

 

The park is open 24 hours per day throughout the year. There may be temporary road closures during and shortly after winter snow storms. Road(s) will stay closed until plowing is completed and conditions are safe for visitor traffic. Road maintenance may require brief closures of individual areas at other times.

 

Visitor Center Operating Hours

Summer	May - September	8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fall	October	8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Winter	November - March	8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Spring	April	8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Help Desk Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

 

Location
4.5 miles south of the intersection of Hwy. 12 & Hwy. 63 OR 1.5 miles inside Bryce Canyon National Park's northern boundary.

Closures (Affect Fee Booths and Visitor Center only)
22 November, Thanksgiving Day
25 December, Christmas Day
1 January, New Year's Day

Special Programs and Information
- Short informational video shown on the half hour and on the hour at the Visitor Center.
- A variety of ranger-led programs are offered throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall at locations throughout the park. Check our program schedule or come to the Visitor Center for more information. Please note that outdoor programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
-Our museum exhibit explores the unique elements of Bryce's complex natural and cultural history, from the area's Native American and pioneer heritage to our remarkable geology.

Available Facilities
Restrooms, Bookstore, and a Ranger/VIP staffed Information Desk. Obtain Backcountry Permits at the Information Desk.

Reminder
Daylight Savings Time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. Bryce Canyon is in the Mountain Time Zone.