Bryce Canyon's two campgrounds sit at about 8,000 feet, close to the rim: North is by the visitor center and Sunset by the trails at Sunset Point. They also fill fast. The Dixie National Forest next to the park has more campgrounds and free dispersed camping a few miles away.
Bryce Canyon campgrounds at a glance
| Campground | Where | Sites | Booking | Price | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | Inside the park, by the visitor center | 98 | 6 months ahead | $30 | Year-round |
| Sunset | Inside the park, 1.5 mi past the visitor center | 101 | 14 days ahead | $30 | Mid-April to mid-October |
| Red Canyon | Dixie NF, Highway 12 | 37 | First come, first served | $30 | Late April to early October |
| Kings Creek | Dixie NF, Tropic Reservoir | 37 | First come, first served (group sites on Recreation.gov) | $25 | — |
| Pine Lake | Dixie NF, near Antimony | 28 family + 4 group | Recreation.gov + some walk-up | $26 | — |
Inside the park
North Campground
Best for: booking early and staying year-round.
North Campground sits in ponderosa pine near the park visitor center. It's reservable up to six months ahead and open year-round (only loop A in winter).
- Paved roads and spurs in loops A and B; gravel in loops C and D.
- RVs and trailers only in loops A and B. Loops C and D are for tents and small camper vans only, and the park enforces it.
- Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings and grills. Laundry and showers at the general store nearby in spring, summer and fall.
- Generators only in loops A and B, 8–10 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.
Sunset Campground
Best for: walking to the Sunset Point trailheads.
Sunset is 1.5 miles past the visitor center, the closest campground to the trails that start and end at Sunset Point, with a shuttle stop at its entrance. It's reservable only 14 days ahead and closes in winter.
- RVs and trailers only in loop A. Loops B and C are tent and small van only.
- Gravel spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Generators only in loop A.
Rules for both
- $30 a night. Senior and Access pass holders get 50% off; annual passes don't qualify.
- No hookups. Drinking water throughout, and a dump station open mid-May to mid-October, free for registered campers.
- Six people per site maximum, one RV per site.
- Check-out by 11:30 a.m.
- No hammocks, clotheslines or anything hung from trees, and no extra lighting: Bryce Canyon is a Dark Sky Park.
- From May to October, front-country sites can fill by noon on weekends.
- During shuttle season, vehicles over 23 feet can't park in the Bryce Amphitheater during shuttle hours, so take the shuttle from camp.
Dixie National Forest campgrounds
Red Canyon Campground
Best for: hoodoos without the park crowds.
Red Canyon is on Scenic Byway 12, west of the park, in ponderosa pine among pink limestone formations like Bryce's own. It has 37 sites with tables, fire pits and tent pads, plus drinking water, flush and vault toilets, showers ($2.50) and a dump station ($10 for dump and water). Single sites are $30 a night, double sites $60. Open late April to early October; maximum stay 14 days. The Red Canyon Visitor Center is nearby.
Kings Creek Campground
Best for: lakeside camping and ATV trails.
Kings Creek is on the west side of Tropic Reservoir at 8,000 feet, about 7 miles down East Fork Road off Highway 12, among pines on a hillside above the water. It has 37 sites, all first come, first served, with drinking water and a boat ramp on the reservoir, plus two group sites with a covered pavilion that can be reserved on Recreation.gov. The Kings Creek and Chimney Rock trails start in the campground. The road in is partly paved and well-maintained gravel. Popular for boating, fishing and ATV riding. Check-in 2 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
Pine Lake Campground
Best for: a quiet lake in the spruce.
Pine Lake is north of Highway 12 toward Antimony, the last stretch on well-maintained gravel, at 8,100 feet beside a small lake. It has 28 family sites and four group sites ($26 a night for a single site) and accessible vault toilets. In 2026 the Forest Service reported no potable water pending repairs, so bring your own. Some sites are first come, first served.
Free camping near Bryce Canyon
The Dixie National Forest allows dispersed camping:
- Up to 16 days, then move at least 10 miles.
- At least 300 feet from any stream or water source, and within 150 feet of a designated route.
- Not within one mile of a developed campground.
- Some popular areas are limited to designated sites.
See our guide to dispersed camping in Utah for the details, and the Utah camping guide for the other national parks.
