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Your Guide toBryce Canyon National Parkand Beyond

Discover the best dining, lodging, experiences, hiking trails, and transportation in and around Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Red Flag WarningWeather Alert

Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 11:05AM MDT until July 11 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

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Red Flag WarningWeather Alert

Red Flag Warning issued July 9 at 11:05AM MDT until July 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.

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DangerPark Alert

Campfires, charcoal fires, or other open fires are not allowed

As of Friday June 26, Bryce Canyon is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using of open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in park campgrounds. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is not permitted, except inside an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks are never permitted at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Featured Listings

Handpicked favorites from around the Bryce Canyon area.

Red helicopter touring above Bryce Canyon's iconic orange hoodoos and limestone formations during a scenic aerial flight adventure
Tour OperatorBryce Canyon City

Bryce Canyon Helicopters

Scenic helicopter flights revealing Utah's red rock landscapes from a bird's-eye view.

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American RestaurantPanguitch

Dirty Dogs

Loaded dogs and bold fries in Panguitch

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Tour OperatorGlendale

Endless Adventures

Polaris UTV rentals with guided routes through some of Kane County's most spectacular backcountry terrain.

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Real-time conditions at Bryce Canyon National Park

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Plan Your Visit

Tips and insights for making the most of your time at Bryce Canyon.

Weather & Seasons

Bryce Canyon sits at over 8,000 feet elevation, making it cooler than most Utah parks. Summers are warm and pleasant with afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall bring crisp temperatures ideal for hiking. Winter transforms the hoodoos into a stunning snow-covered landscape, though some roads may close.

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Getting There

Bryce Canyon is located in south-central Utah, about 4 hours from Las Vegas and 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City. The nearest town is Bryce Canyon City, right at the park entrance along Highway 12. Cedar City, about 80 miles west, has the closest regional airport.

Best Time to Visit

May through September offers the best weather and full access to all viewpoints and trails. June and July are busiest — book lodging early. For fewer crowds and spectacular photography, visit in April, October, or even winter when snow-dusted hoodoos create an otherworldly scene.

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