National Park · Utah, United States
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in Utah, United States, covering 35,835 acres (14,502 ha), established in 1928; it recorded 1,967,367 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Utah, United States |
| Area | 35,835 acres (14,502 ha) |
| Established | 1928 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 1,967,367 |
| Highest point | Rainbow Point — 2,778 m (9,115 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37.5700° N, 112.1800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park () is a national park of the United States located in southwestern Utah. The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days, cool nights; winter snow is common at high elevation
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest airport | Cedar City Regional Airport |
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Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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| Lodges | The Lodge at Bryce Canyon inside the park |
Famous trails
- Navajo Loop Trail — 1.4 miles (2.2 km) — Moderate
- Queen's Garden Trail — 1.8 miles (2.9 km) — Moderate
- Peekaboo Loop Trail — 5.5 miles (8.9 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
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- Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) · Cedar City, United States · 51.1 miles away
- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) · Page, United States · 60.1 miles away
- St George Regional Airport (SGU) · St George, United States · 81.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Utah
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bryce Canyon National Park?
Bryce Canyon National Park is in Utah, United States (37.5700° N, 112.1800° W).
When was Bryce Canyon National Park established?
Bryce Canyon National Park was established in 1928, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Bryce Canyon National Park?
Bryce Canyon National Park covers 35,835 acres (14,502 ha).
How many people visit Bryce Canyon National Park each year?
It recorded 1,967,367 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Bryce Canyon National Park?
The highest point is Rainbow Point, at 2,778 metres (9,115 ft).
When is the best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park?
May to September — warm days, cool nights; winter snow is common at high elevation.
Does Bryce Canyon National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Bryce Canyon National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Bryce Canyon National Park?
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryce_Canyon_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.