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Contact Info
- Phone:
- 435-834-5322
- Toll-Free:
- 877-444-6777
Basics
- Location:
- Off Hwy. 12, about 14 miles east of Hwy. 89 in south central Utah
- Type:
- National Park
Description
Bryce Canyon, famous for its unique geology, consists of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The park is open 24 hours per day through out the year. There may be temporary road closures during and shortly after winter snow storms until plowing is completed and conditions are safe for visitor traffic. Road maintenance may require brief closures of individual areas at other times.
Visitor Center
Operating Hours:
Summer (May - September): 8am - 8pm
Fall (October): 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Winter (November - March): 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Spring (April): 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: 435-834-5322
Location: 4.5 miles south of the intersection of Hwy. 12 & Hwy. 63 OR 1.5 miles inside Bryce Canyon National Park's northern boundary.
Closures
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (Visitor Center and Fee Booths Only)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From the North
Take I-15 south to UT-20 (exit 95). Travel east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.
From the South through Zion National Park: Take I-15 north to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow UT-9 east through Zion National Park to US-89. Travel north on US-89 to UT-12. Go east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center lies 1 mile inside the park boundary.
From the South through Cedar City
Note: This route is not advisable during winter storms, as it involves travel over mountainous roads at 9,200 feet elevation. Take I-15 north to exit 59. Go east on 200 North, then south on Main Street to UT-14. Travel east on UT-14 to US-89. Go north on US-89 to UT-12. Follow UT-12 east to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.
From the South through Bear (Dog) Valley
Take I-15 north to UT-20 (exit 95). Go east on UT-20 to US-89. Follow US-89 south to UT-12. Travel east on UT-12 to UT-63. Take UT-63 south to Bryce Canyon National Park. The visitor center sits 1 mile inside the park boundary.
