Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a stunning national park located in southern Utah in the United States. The park is known for its unique geology, with colorful rock formations and spires known as hoodoos that rise from the ground. The park is located at a high elevation, with a dry and temperate climate that offers cool summers and cold winters.
The park is situated on the Paunsaugunt Plateau, which is part of the Colorado Plateau, a region known for its dramatic landscape and geological diversity. The park is home to a variety of plant species, including pinyon pine, juniper, and ponderosa pine. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including mule deer, pronghorns, elk, and a variety of birds and small mammals.
The park is a popular destination for hiking, including the very popular Fairyland Loop Trail. There is also a network of other trails that lead through the park’s many canyons and valleys.
VISIT Bryce Canyon National Park:
Park Details
Bryce Canyon National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 435-834-5322 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours a day all year |
| Entrance Fee | $35 per vehicle, valid for 7 days |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Bryce Canyon National Park are September, June, May & August.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 37,725 | 35,653 | 96,800 | 201,771 | 294,862 | 369,184 | 284,523 | 191,404 | 287,185 | 183,461 | 77,501 | 44,531 |
| Precipitation | 26 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 19 | 49 | 43 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 24 |
| Avg Temp | 33 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 64 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 69 | 58 | 44 | 34 |
| Max Temp | 43 | 46 | 56 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 83 | 78 | 70 | 58 | 47 |
| Avg Temp | 19 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 47 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 35 | 25 | 18 |
| Min Temp | -1 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 31 | 45 | 45 | 29 | 19 | 6 | -3 |
Bryce Canyon National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Bryce Canyon National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| South to North, Arizona to Montana & Saguaro to Glacier | 2,120 | 14 |
| Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase–Escalante to Capitol Reef | 583 | 9 |
| Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon to Zion | 750 | 10 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
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