Gateway Towns near Bryce Canyon National Park

Where to stay, eat, and base your trip around Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon's Gateway Area

The Bryce Canyon City/Ruby's Inn area sits right at the park entrance, with the closest lodging and dining to the rim. Panguitch, about 25 miles northwest, is the larger, more established town, with more affordable and varied options for visitors willing to make a slightly longer drive in.

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Panguitch, Utah

The historic county seat and largest nearby town, about 25 minutes from the Bryce Canyon entrance via Scenic Byway 12.

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Bryce Canyon Towns FAQ

Should I stay right at the park entrance or in Panguitch?

Staying right at the entrance (Bryce Canyon City/Ruby's Inn area) minimizes drive time to the rim. Panguitch, about 25 miles away, generally has more affordable and varied lodging and dining if you don't mind the extra drive.