Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park of the United States located in southwestern Utah. You will find it 3 mi south of Bryce Canyon City. It is run by the National Park Service. In 2025 it counted 2M visits.
A national park, 3 mi south of Bryce Canyon City
September is the busiest month
September averages about 333,945 visitors, 10.1 times January. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 126K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,770 attractions we track.
You can sleep inside the park
7 places to stay are inside the park: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon and Navajo Loop Trail. The nearest town with more is Bryce Canyon City. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 87" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
When to visit
Here is how visitors and weather at Bryce Canyon change through the year.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park of the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park. The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).
- Type
- National Park
- Established
- 1928
- Area
- 56 square miles
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- International Dark Sky Park (2019)
- Wikipedia readers
- 126K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/brca
The practical side
- Private Vehicle$35
- Motorcycle$30
- Per Person$20
- Nonresident$100
Nights near Bryce Canyon National Park
You can sleep inside the park (7 places). The closest lodging is in Bryce Canyon City (12) and Tropic (13).
Stay in the park
- The Lodge at Bryce Canyon hotel
- Navajo Loop Trail hotel
- Bryce Inn hotel
- Bryce Canyon Pines hotel
- Sunset Campground campground
- Bryce Canyon NP North Campground campground
Bryce Canyon City
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
348 people · 24% vacation homes
3 mi north of Bryce Canyon Visitor Center · at the park edge
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Canyon City 24% vacation homes | 3 mi north | 5 min | 12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 348 | — |
| Tropic | 5 mi east | 5 min | 13 4 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 497 | $256K |
| Panguitch | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 21 5 hotels · 8 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,779 | $332K |
| Cannonville | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 5 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 189 | $332K |
| Hatch 38% vacation homes | 15 mi west | 20 min | 5 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 135 | $292K |
| Escalante | 32 mi east | 50 min | 16 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 817 | $352K |
| Brian Head 77% vacation homes | 37 mi west | 1 hr | 17 13 hotels · 4 lodges & cabins | 162 | $468K |
| Orderville | 38 mi southwest | 1 hr | 12 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 602 | $368K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
While you are near Bryce Canyon
Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.
Big draw62 mi LakeLake Powell
Big draw54 mi National ParkZion National Park5.0M visitors a year
61 mi DamGlen Canyon Dam
70 mi Canyon & gorgeAntelope Canyon
50 mi MountainAngels Landing
131 mi Park & preserveGrand Staircase–Escalante National Monument
67 mi National ParkCapitol Reef National Park1.4M visitors a year
2in town AttractionBryce Canyon LodgePhoto credits
Lake Powell: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Zion National Park: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glen Canyon Dam: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Antelope Canyon: Lucas Löffler, Public domain · Angels Landing: Óðinn, CC BY-SA 2.5 ca · Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Capitol Reef National Park: Bob Palin, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Bryce Canyon Lodge: Unknown, Public domain
1,967,367 people came in 2025
Yearly visitors, 2016 through 2025, are below.
Know before you visit Bryce Canyon
What town is Bryce Canyon National Park near?
Bryce Canyon City, UT, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 72–82°. September is the busiest month (about 333,945 visitors).
How many people visit Bryce Canyon National Park each year?
1,967,367 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 2,679,478, set in 2018.
What is the closest airport to Bryce Canyon National Park?
Cedar City Regional (CDC), about 51 miles away. The nearest big hub is Harry Reid (LAS), about 197 miles.
Where should I stay near Bryce Canyon National Park?
Inside the park: The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, Navajo Loop Trail and Bryce Inn. Nearby: Bryce Canyon City (3 mi, 12 places to stay), Tropic (5 mi, 13 places to stay) and Panguitch (19 mi, 21 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Bryce Canyon City
People in Bryce Canyon City have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.