National Park Guide

Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah, US

An amphitheater of thousands of crimson hoodoos standing like a silent stone army along the Paunsaugunt Plateau.

35,835

Acres

Trails

1928

Established

2.41 million

Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season

Year-round

Entrance Fee

$35 per vehicle

Nearest Airport

St. George Regional Airport (SGU), 2 hours 30 minutes

Best Months

May, June, July, August, September

Highlights

Sunrise at Bryce Amphitheater watching hoodoos glow orange and gold
Hiking the Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden combination trail
Stargazing in one of the darkest skies in North America
Snowshoeing among snow-capped hoodoos in winter
The Wall Street narrows section with towering Douglas firs

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Top Trails

Featured trailheads in Bryce Canyon National Park

Navajo Loop Trail

Moderate

1.3 miles loop

550 ft gain

Queens Garden Trail

Moderate

1.8 miles round trip

320 ft gain

Peek-A-Boo Loop Trail

Strenuous

5.5 miles loop

1,500 ft gain

Fairyland Loop Trail

Strenuous

8.0 miles loop

2,309 ft gain

Rim Trail

Easy

5.5 miles one way

200 ft gain

About Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is renowned for its otherworldly collection of hoodoos -- tall, thin rock spires formed by frost weathering and stream erosion. The park's series of natural amphitheaters carved into the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau display some of the most vivid and varied color combinations found in any landscape on Earth. At elevations between 8,000 and 9,000 feet, Bryce offers exceptionally clear air and some of the darkest night skies in North America.

In-Depth Guide

Bryce Canyon Guide: Best Hikes, When to Visit & Where to Stay

Plan your trip to Bryce Canyon. Top hikes, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for Utah.

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The Lodge at Bryce Canyon

$$$

A 1925 National Historic Landmark lodge set among ponderosa pines on the canyon rim, offering motel rooms, cabins, and suites with direct access to the Rim Trail and Sunset Point.

Inside park$240-380/night

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Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel

A well-appointed hotel just outside the park entrance in Bryce Canyon City, offering spacious rooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, and easy access to the park shuttle.

3 miles from park entrance$170-280/night

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Bryce Canyon Pines

A cozy family-operated motel and restaurant along Highway 12, known for its homemade pie and warm country hospitality. A simple and affordable base for exploring Bryce, Red Canyon, and Kodachrome Basin.

6 miles from park entrance$90-160/night

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Compare Bryce Canyon National Park

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Bryce Canyon National Park vs Zion National Park

Choose Zion for adventure hikes like Angels Landing and The Narrows. Choose Bryce Canyon for otherworldly hoodoo landscapes and stargazing with far fewer crowds.

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Bryce Canyon National Park vs Arches National Park

Choose Bryce Canyon for alien hoodoo landscapes, superior stargazing, and fewer crowds. Choose Arches for iconic stone arches, easier accessibility from Moab, and more varied outdoor recreation.

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