Bryce Canyon National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth.
Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore / NPS
About Bryce Canyon National Park
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
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Driving times from Bryce Canyon National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35.00Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$20.00Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Nonresident
$100.00Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Bryce Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Hours
Park is Open 24-7
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Due of its high elevation climate, weather at Bryce Canyon through autumn, winter, and spring can be highly variable. From October to May temperatures fall below freezing nearly every night. The park typically experiences its coldest and snowiest periods from December through February. Spring storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region. Summer highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Bryce Canyon National Park?
- Entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park starts at $20. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Bryce Canyon National Park?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Bryce Canyon National Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Cedar Breaks National Monument (1 h 31 min), Pipe Spring National Monument (1 h 59 min), Old Spanish National Historic Trail (2 h 3 min), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (2 h 48 min), Capitol Reef National Park (2 h 49 min), Zion National Park (3 h 2 min).