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Bryce Canyon National Park – brown rocky mountain in aerial shot📷 Photo by Oleg Chursin on Unsplash
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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon in Utah has one main road and a free shuttle in season. Vehicles of 23 feet or more face parking restrictions at the main viewpoints.

State
Utah
Established
1928
Best season
Apr–Oct
Road
18 mi (29 km) main road

Before you go

  • North Campground is open year-round. Sunset Campground is closed from about October to April, depending on weather.
  • The free shuttle runs from April to mid-October and serves 15 stops in the Bryce Amphitheater area.
  • Vehicles of 23 feet (7 m) or more may not park at Paria View at any time of year because space is limited.

Camping

The park has two campgrounds. North Campground is open all year and can be reserved up to six months ahead through Recreation.gov. Sunset Campground is closed from about October to April, weather permitting, and is reserved up to 14 days ahead. Backcountry camping is handled separately; check the permit rules with the National Park Service before you plan it.

Getting around

One main road of 18 miles (about 29 km) runs north to south through the park to Rainbow Point. During shuttle hours, vehicles of 23 feet (7 m) or more face parking restrictions at Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration and Bryce Point, at the Lodge and in the visitor center lot. The park points to the shuttle station and an additional parking lot instead.

FAQs

Can I take a long RV to the Bryce Amphitheater viewpoints?

Parking for vehicles of 23 feet (7 m) or more is restricted during shuttle hours. Park at the designated lots and use the free shuttle. Parking at Paria View is not allowed for such vehicles year-round.

When does the shuttle run?

It runs from April to mid-October and is free with park admission. It serves 15 stops, including the visitor center, the main viewpoints, lodging and trailheads. Check current hours with the park.

Can I camp in Bryce Canyon in winter?

Yes, at North Campground, which is open year-round. Sunset Campground is closed from about October to April, depending on weather.

Places to see

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All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026