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Hoodoo amphitheaters, sunrise viewpoints, and high-elevation cold nights surprise many visitors.
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.
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Hoodoo amphitheaters, sunrise viewpoints, and high-elevation cold nights surprise many visitors.
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.
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.
storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region.
highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Nonresident
$100.00Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Bryce Canyon National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an Annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35.00Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$20.00Admits one individual with no car to the park - typically used for bicyclists and walk-ins. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Park is Open 24-7
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Annual Entrance - Park
$70.00As US citizens and residents, valid for entry into Bryce Canyon National Park for 12 months from purchase date.
Common questions
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 5 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Bryce Canyon National Park Private Horse Reservations and Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
