Bryce Canyon Pines Campground pulls directly off Scenic Byway 12 in Bryce Canyon City, putting it among the closest privately operated campgrounds to the park entrance. It shares a property with the Bryce Canyon Pines Motel and a gas station, making it a practical all-in-one stop for campers and RVers who want park access without the reservation crunch inside Bryce Canyon National Park itself.
Sites and Hookups
The campground has 16 tent sites and 30 RV sites. RV sites come with full hookups — water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric service — and pull-through pads accommodate rigs up to 40 feet. Tent sites are set among ponderosa pines and come with fire pits and picnic tables. Hot showers and restrooms are on site.
Location and Access
The campground's position on UT-12 is a genuine convenience: the paved Red Canyon multi-use trail is accessible directly from the property, connecting walkers and cyclists to the vivid red hoodoos of Red Canyon without driving anywhere. A gas station on site means you can top off before heading into the park. Bryce Canyon National Park's main entrance is roughly 6 miles east. The nightly fire pit setup and forested setting make this feel more like a campground than a parking lot, even with its highway-front location.