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Bryce Canyon National Park

UT

Bryce Amphitheater from Inspiration Point. Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore

Entrance
$35 per car
Nonresident fee
$100 per person, 16 and over
Park annual pass
$70, U.S. residents
Payment
Card only, no cash

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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.

From the National Park Service.

Things to do

36 ideas in total on nps.gov. Descriptions from the National Park Service.

Photos

  • Snow blankets a red rock landscape of tall rock spires beneath an early morning sky
    Winter sunrise at Sunset Point Photo: NPS Photo / Keith Moore
  • A lone white rock tower stands surrounded by red rock walls and forest along a trail
    Queen's Garden Trail Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
  • Red and white rock cliffs lightly dusted with snow with a forest atop them and a long view beyond
    Bristlecone Loop trail near Yovimpa Point Photo: NPS Photo / Peter Densmore

Entrance fees

TypePriceValid forSeason
Private vehicle$357 daysAll year
Per person, 16 and over$207 daysAll year

The $100 nonresident fee

At 11 parks, each non-U.S. resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 2026

All valid America the Beautiful passes and park-specific annual passes cover entrance fees and nonresident fees for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The holder must be there.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 26, 2026

Official pages call the $100 a per-person fee but do not say how long it lasts. Forum answers say it shares the 7-day entrance window; some tour operators say it is charged per entry. Our totals charge it once per park visit of up to 7 days.

Not confirmed by NPS We asked NPS on October 24, 2026 and will update this when they reply. NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 2026

Park annual pass

As US citizens and residents, valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase date.

A park's own annual pass is sold to U.S. citizens and residents only. A U.S. resident who holds one covers everyone in their private vehicle, including nonresident passengers.

Zion fees page (same wording at all 11 parks), checked October 26, 2026

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

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.

Hours

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

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.

Campgrounds

Webcams

Visitor centers

Alerts

  • Park Closure: Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains
  • Information: Dump Station Closed for Season
  • Caution: Current Fire Restrictions

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Parks nearby

Sources

Prices checked by hand against the park's fees page on October 26, 2026 (page last updated May 14, 2026).

Bryce Canyon National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.