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Bryce Canyon National Park

National Park · Utah

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

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
$35 · private vehicle
Phone
4358345322
Address
Highway 63, Bryce, UT 84764

About Bryce Canyon

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.

Hours

Park is Open 24-7

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

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Entrance fees

Private Vehicle$35Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
Motorcycle$30Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Per Person$20Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Nonresident$100Each 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.

An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.

Getting there

From the North: Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the South through Zion National Park: Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP. From the East Travel west on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon NP.

Weather

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.

Things to do

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

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Bryce Canyon ↗