![]() ![]() ![]() During winter, hotel rooms are available in the park at the Sunset Hotel.Įxplore the park map to begin familiarizing yourself with the layout of this special place. There are activities for everyone!īryce Canyon offers two campground sites (one in winter) and lodging is available at the Bryce Canyon Lodge during the summer season. Concessioner-provided horseback rides are another way to experience Bryce Canyon during the summer season. Ranger Program at the visitor information desk. You’re also just a few steps away from the Rim Trail and the gorgeous hoodoo views This campground has four loops. It is conveniently located near the Visitor Center, the Bryce Canyon Lodge, and the General Store. Hiking trails explore the forests of the plateau, connect between viewpoints along the rim of the Bryce Amphitheater, and wander through the hoodoos below.ĭeepen your understanding of the park by attending a ranger program, whether it be a daily geology talk, rim walk, evening program, astronomy program, or full moon hike. The North Campground is a great place to stay while exploring Bryce Canyon. Other viewpoints are found all along the park's 18-mile main road which travels from the park's only entrance in the north along the plateau rim to its highest elevations in the south (over 9,000 ft / 2,743 m). The park sits at an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. Between April and October a shuttle service is operated in this area of the park to reduce congestion. The best time for tent camping near Bryce Canyon National Park is from April to October. Perhaps every visitor to the park will spend at least some time marvelling at its four main viewpoints, all found within the first few miles of the park: Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, and Sunrise Point. Both are exceptionally near the Bryce Canyon amphitheater edge and along the Rim Trail. The most famous of these is the Bryce Amphitheater, which is filled with irregularly eroded spires of rocks called hoodoos. Camping Sunset Campground Bryce Canyon A must Visiting Place JanuThere are two phenomenal campsites in Bryce Canyon National Park that are worth visiting places. And the remaining 86 tent and RV sites are only available on a first come first-served basis.Bryce Canyon is not a single canyon, but a series of natural amphitheaters or bowls, carved into the edge of a high plateau. They are located near each other, although North Campground in closer to the main visitor. The North Campground has 13 RV sites that can be reserved (make them early). There are two developed frontcountry campgrounds in Bryce Canyon. Unfortunately there aren’t any hook-ups that are found within the campgrounds for an RV, but there’s a fee use dump station that is available in the North campground. Also during the summer months there is a laundry (coin operated) and showers available at a general store that’s located nearby. This travel guide to Bryce Canyon National Park covers the best hikes, viewpoints, places to stay on your visit, and more. (GPS: 37.74625, -112.34169) 15.7 miles to Bryce Canyon NP Visitor Center Located on BLM Land, this road starts at Highway 12 about 11.9 miles west of the town of Bryce. Our upscale, safari-inspired tents feature king-size beds with plush. Both have necessary restrooms with flushing toilets and drinking water. Explore the grandeur of Utahs natural beauty with a stay at Under Canvas Bryce Canyon. ![]() The North and the Sunset, both of which are located near the visitor center. There are two campgrounds available to go camping in Bryce Canyon. That’s what camping in Bryce is all about. Wonder about the first person to set eyes upon this magical place, just think about what he or she was thinking when she saw this amphitheater. And wonder about the past inhabitants who maybe stayed in that very same area. Build a fire among the ancient red towers of Bryce. Definitely worth the effort it takes to bust out the old sleeping bag and tent. The lack of light pollution from cars, buildings and street lights make for a heavenly scene you just can’t replicate everywhere. Camping in Bryce is more that just something fun to do, there are few places that are better. Camping Underneath the Stars by Paul Bajerczak on 500px ![]()
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