Thing to Do

See the Bryce Amphitheater

Bryce Canyon National Park

Red rock formations against a clear blue sky
The Bryce Amphitheater can be seen from Bryce, Inspiration, Sunset, and Sunrise Points.

NPS Photo

Bryce Canyon National Park

How to see the Views

As this is the most popular area of the park, it's also the first to experience congestion on busy days. Please keep this in mind, especially if you're visiting in the warmer months, and consider riding the free shuttle. If you are driving you can check when parking lots are busiest

Another great way to see the amphitheater area is by biking the Shared-Use Path. It provides 5 miles (8 km) of vehicle-free two-lane path connecting the shuttle station north of the park with the Visitor Center, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, and Inspiration Point. If you want to enjoy a bicycle ride but didn't bring one, you can rent an Ebike or Standard bike at the Historic Service Station.

Whether you're riding the shuttle or driving yourself, we recommend beginning at Bryce Point--the southernmost and perhaps most famous view into the Bryce Amphitheater.

Riding the Free Shuttle (mid-April to mid-October)

With the exception of vehicles measuring 20 feet/6 meters or longer, which are restricted from the Bryce Amphitheater during shuttle hours, riding the shuttle is not mandatory. However, by riding our buses you will support our efforts to keep our parking lots from growing any larger, to keep our pure air as clean as possible, and to provide enough room in our little park for everyone to experience the magic of Bryce Canyon.

The Bryce Amphitheater Shuttle runs regularly on 15 minute intervals from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours to 8 p.m. in summer, and brings visitors to areas of interest, viewpoints, and trailheads within the Bryce Amphitheater area of the park. The shuttle is free with park admission.

There is no extra fee to use the shuttle system. Paying your $35 entrance fee to Bryce Canyon entitles you and your vehicle's occupants to unlimited use of the Bryce Canyon Shuttle buses. Read more about the Shuttle

Shuttle Map showing all stops
The Bryce Amphitheater shuttle provides free (with park admission) access to all Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints.