Bryce Canyon National Park

Common questions about Bryce Canyon National Park

• Where is Bryce Canyon National Park?

  Bryce Canyon National Park is at Hwy 63, Bryce, UT 84764, Utah.

• What are the hours at Bryce Canyon National Park?

  Typical hours: Park open 24/7; visitor center 8am–6pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Bryce Canyon National Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  Not a canyon — an amphitheater of red-orange hoodoos (stone spires) eroded from a high plateau. Eighteen pull-outs along the 18-mile rim road, each one better than the last. Sunrise at Bryce Point or Sunset at Inspiration Point are the famous ones. Hike the Navajo Loop down into the hoodoos for the close-up view (1 mi, moderate). Visitor Center has the best ranger talks. Less crowded than Zion just 90 min west. Off US-89 in southern Utah.

• Is Bryce Canyon National Park family-friendly?

  Yes — Bryce Canyon National Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at Bryce Canyon National Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Bryce Canyon National Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.