North Campground sits just inside the Bryce Canyon National Park entrance, a quarter-mile walk from the Visitor Center and a short stroll from the Rim Trail. At approximately 8,000 feet, the campground occupies a ponderosa pine forest with a rolling terrain of shrubs and summer wildflowers. It is the only campground inside the park that stays open all year.
Campground Layout and Site Types
The campground has roughly 99 sites spread across four loops. Loops A and B accommodate RVs and trailers on paved parking spurs. Loops C and D are reserved for tents and small camper vans only. No pop-up tent trailers or RVs of any kind are permitted in C and D, and the restriction is enforced.
Parking spurs range from 18 to 60 feet across the campground, though most fall between 20 and 25 feet. Every site has a picnic table, fire ring, and grill.
Facilities and Amenities
There are no electric, water, or sewer hookups at any site. Potable drinking water is available throughout the campground, and flush toilets are in heated restroom buildings. A dump station operates seasonally from approximately May through mid-October at no extra charge for registered campers. Coin-operated showers and laundry facilities are available nearby at the General Store during the warmer months.
Reservations and Pricing
All sites are now reservation-only through Recreation.gov, with a six-month advance booking window. This system replaced the previous first-come, first-served model starting January 1, 2025.
During peak season (mid-May through early October), all four loops are open. In winter, only Loop A remains available, and conditions can include snow and freezing overnight temperatures. The flat rate is $30 per night for all site types. Senior Pass and Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount.
Location Benefits
The campground's location makes it a strong base for exploring the park without dealing with parking. Key advantages include:
The free park shuttle stops at the nearby Visitor Center from mid-April through mid-October
Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, and the Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop trailheads are all within walking or short shuttle distance
A paved bike path connects the campground area to Bryce Canyon City just outside the park entrance
Dark Sky Regulations
Bryce Canyon holds International Dark Sky Park status, and the campground enforces this. String lights and other extra lighting are prohibited at campsites. On a clear, moonless night, roughly 7,500 stars are visible from the area.
The park runs astronomy programs on more than 100 nights per year, and a dedicated Astronomy Festival takes place each June. Generator use is limited to 8:00-10:00 AM and 6:00-8:00 PM.
