A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun

National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

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Info

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.

Park Photos

A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun
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Viewpoints of the iconic Bryce Amphitheater are located along the first 3 miles of the park road and are a popular destination at sunrise.

Credit: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore

A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun
Snow blankets a red rock landscape of tall rock spires beneath an early morning sky
The center of the Milky Way galaxy is seen rising above a horizon of forest and red rock spires
A lone white rock tower stands surrounded by red rock walls and forest along a trail
Red and white rock cliffs lightly dusted with snow with a forest atop them and a long view beyond

Activities

Biking
Road Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Group Camping
RV Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Hands-On
Citizen Science
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Astronomy
Stargazing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Skiing
Food
Dining
Shopping

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

Weather info

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.

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