Parking Information

Cars in a parking lot with a shuttle in the background
The Bryce Canyon amphitheater is the most congested area of the park. While private vehicles are permitted, the free shuttle is recommended.

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Parking in the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater (Miles 1 - 3)


The Bryce Canyon Amphitheater is where you can access the four main viewpoints: Bryce, Inspiration, Sunset, and Sunrise Points. The majority of the park's day hikes can be found in this area.

Each viewpoint has a parking area that is open to private vehicles, however, due to the popularity of this area, parking spaces can be sparse during our peak seasons. 

To avoid full parking lots, we recommend using the free shuttle to see the Bryce Amphitheater. Shuttles are offered as a convenience but are not mandatory; no reservations required.
 

Bryce Canyon Amphitheater - Parking Lots

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Bryce Point

  • 49 total spaces
  • 3 oversized spaces
  • 37.6039902152, -112.156660557

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Fairyland Point

  • 20 total spaces
  • 3 oversized spaces
  • 37.6495630583, -112.147832322

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Inspiration Point

  • 36 total spaces
  • 7 oversized spaces
  • 37.615112083, -112.170667914

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Paria Point

  • 21 total spaces
  • 0 oversized spaces
  • 37.5969417384, -112.169485147
Paria View is closed to oversized vehicles at all times.

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Sunrise Point

  • 113 total spaces
  • 3 oversized spaces
  • 37.631265874, -112.164479698
The parking lot located nearest to the Sunrise Point viewpoint (year-round) and the General Store (seasonal).

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Sunset Point

  • 115 total spaces
  • 7 oversized spaces
  • 37.6237410929, -112.167067335

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Parking Along the Southern Scenic Drive (Miles 3 - 18)

There is no shuttle service in this part of the park, although private options may be available. All vehicles, including oversized vehicles over 23 feet (7 meters), are permitted to drive this road and park at all viewpoints.

Note that in winter, following snowstorms, the main park road closes temporarily at mile marker 3 to allow snow plow crews to clear snow from the higher elevations of the park's Scenic Southern Drive. Closures typically last a day or more, depending on snowstorm durations.

The Bryce Amphitheater area is the first area to be plowed, so it remains accessible even during temporary closures of the Southern Scenic Drive. Check the Conditions Page for road statuses.
 

Southern Scenic Drive - Parking Lots

Parking lots along the Southern Scenic Drive (miles 4-18).

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Agua Canyon

  • 7 total spaces
  • 4 oversized spaces
  • 37.5164546582, -112.26499961

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Natural Bridge

  • 30 total spaces
  • 9 oversized spaces
  • 37.532111825, -112.260041394

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Rainbow Point

  • 56 total spaces
  • 4 oversized spaces
  • 37.4748284918, -112.240650291

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Swamp Canyon

  • 11 total spaces
  • 3 oversized spaces
  • 37.5876134663, -112.213369661

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Parking in Other Areas

 

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Mossy Cave

  • 15 total spaces
  • 2 oversized spaces
  • 37.665653982, -112.11015756

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Last updated: April 4, 2024

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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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