Bryce Canyon National Park Hours & Opening / Closing Date

Planning to visit Bryce Canyon National Park becomes simple when you are aware of the hours and seasons the park is open and information on camping. You can make your itinerary with more thoroughness, and ensure you don’t miss any of the sights or activities in this fabulous vacation destination.

Bryce Canyon National Park is open all year long, 24 hours a day, for your enjoyment. Of course, sometimes due to winter snowstorms, temporary road closures may take place. Once the roads are plowed and safe, they open once more for visitors. The best time to come to Bryce Canyon is between April and June, with temperatures a moderate 56 to 76 or from September to October, with highs around 63 to 74. July and August are the hottest months, but temperatures still only get to the lower 80s. The coldest month is January when the temperatures are in the upper 30s and lows hit as low as 9 degrees.

Entrance fees:

Admission is for seven days and includes unlimited use of the park’s shuttle.

• Private non-commercial vehicle with all passengers – $25
• One individual on foot, bicycle or motorcycle – $12 (persons 15 and younger are free)
• Annual Pass - $30 (12 months admission from time of purchase) (includes everyone in the vehicle or immediate family if on foot, bicycle or motorcycle)

Visitor Center:

The visitor center is four and a half miles south of the intersection of Highway 12 and 63, or one and a half miles inside the park’s northern boundary. The center is only closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Hours:

• April – 8 am to 6 pm
• May through September – 8 am to 8 pm
• October – 8 am to 6 pm
• November through March – 8 am to 4:30 pm

See a short informational video on the park, played each half hour. You’ll also find exhibits in the museum on local geology, wildlife and prehistoric culture. This is where you get your backcountry permits.

Campgrounds:

Sunset Campground – There are 96 sites in this campground, with two sites for the handicapped. You’ll find pull-through access, picnic tables and stand-up fire grills. Located about 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, all sites are on a first-come, first-served basis. Closed from mid-October to late April. $15 per night. Close to good hiking trails. No sewer or water or electrical hookups.

North Campground – There are 103 sites, close to a general store. Some sites may not be open during the winter due to freezing temperatures and deep snow. There’s a dump station south of the campground for a small fee. 32 of the sites can be reserved. The reservation dates for 2010 are from May 7 to September 26. For 2011, the reservation dates are May 6 to September 25. Minimum advance reservation is 2 days. Located east of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center. $15 per night. No sewer or water or electrical hookups.

Sunset Campground Group Site – The group site is for a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 30 individuals, regardless of age. Reservations can be made 2 to 240 days in advance. This site is closed in winter. Charges are: 

• 7 to 10 - $55 
• 11 to 15 - $70 
• 16 to 20 - $80 
• 21 to 25 - $90 
• 26 to 30 - $100

This information was obtained from the National Park Service website and we try to provide the most up to date information about the hours and seasons within Bryce Canyon National Park, but please note that the above mentioned dates and hours can change without notice.