Sunset Campground
37.6223, -112.1748 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Located west of Sunset Point, approximately 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, and is comprised of 99 sites in 3 loops; Loop A is primarily for RVs; Loops B & C are tent-only. There are no sewer, water or electrical hook-ups available. A dump station is available in summer months near North Campground; use is included with campsite fee. Potable water is available near the dump station. Sunset Campground is close to Sunset Point and has a shuttle stop at its entrance.
- Every day
- All Day
Open April through October, weather dependent. Closed in Winter. See dates in Reservation section. When open, Sunset Campground is open 24 hours a day. Check out is at 11:30 am. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.
- Winter Closure · Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 24, 2027 · Every day All Day
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Cost is per night. All sites are limited to 10 people with no more than 6 adults (16 and up); 3 tents; and 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles. Holders of the following passes (with valid ID) receive a 50% discount on their camping fees: Golden Age & Golden Access Passes; America the Beautiful Federal Lands Senior Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents 62 years and older); America the Beautiful Federal Lands Access Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents with a permanent disability).
Cost is per night. All sites are limited to 10 people with no more than 6 adults (16 and up); 3 tents; 2 cars, or 4 motorcycles, or 1 RV/trailer with 1 tow vehicle. Holders of the following passes (with valid ID) receive a 50% discount on their camping fees: Golden Age & Golden Access Passes; America the Beautiful Federal Lands Senior Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents 62 years and older); America the Beautiful Federal Lands Access Pass (lifetime pass for U.S. residents with a permanent disability).
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Sunset Campground is closed in winter. Annual season dates and reservation information can be found at go.nps.gov/BryceCamping
- Camp store
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Laundry
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Portable Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Food storage lockers
- No
- Internet
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
Roads and campsites within Sunset Campground are paved. Wheelchair-accessible sites are located near an accessible restroom.
Loop A has two accessible sites: Site 224 and Site 223. You may send your request to: Bryce Canyon National Park, PO Box 640201, Bryce, UT 84764, Attention: Campground Supervisor. Or, you may leave a message on the Campground phone: 435-834-4771. Be sure to include your name, contact information (phone # and/or email address) and the dates you wish to reserve. If sites are available, they can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis by inquiring with the campground host.
Fire grates are available at all sites. Summer months may have fire restrictions. DO NOT COLLECT FIREWOOD.
Sunset Campground is a 20-30 minute walk to the General Store. During the summer months, the General Store has: coin-operated laundry facilities; coin-operated shower facilities; firewood; snack bar, groceries, and camping supplies. A shuttle stop is located at the entrance to Sunset Campground, providing easy access to viewpoints and other facilities in the Bryce Amphitheater.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
From the park entrance: Continue another mile to the entrance stations and Visitor Center. Beyond the entrance stations, drive the main road for another 1.5 miles past turns for Sunrise, the Lodge, and Sunset Points. Sunset Campground will be on the right side of the road.
Due of its high elevation climate, weather at Bryce Canyon through autumn, winter, and spring can be highly variable. From October to May temperatures fall below freezing nearly every night. The park typically experiences its coldest and snowiest periods from December through February. Spring storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region. Summer highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
All sites are limited to 6 people; three tents; one car, or 2 motorcycles, or 1 RV/Trailer with 1 tow vehicle. 14-day consecutive stay; up to 30 days per year. Hammocks and other items are not permitted to be hung from trees anywhere in the park. Hammocks must only be used with free-standing supports. The assembly and use of outdoor portable showers, changing rooms or portable toilets is prohibited. Placement of tents must be on pads where provided. Any additional tents must be placed in the impacted/developed area of the campsite and no further than 20 feet from the fire ring. Help us reduce congestion and pollution in the park. Campers are encouraged to leave their vehicles at their campsite and utilize our free shuttle service to visit the park's most iconic areas. Note: Vehicles over 20 ft/6 m are restricted from parking in the Bryce Amphitheater April through October during shuttle hours.
Sunset Campground + registration kiosk, 5 bulletins, 1 panel 171 words A ponderosa pine forest surrounds Sunset Campground, offering both sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers. Campground instructions, regulations, informational bulletin boards and campground maps are along a three-panel roofed kiosk at the entrance. The campground is located west of Sunset Point, 1.5 miles from the park's Visitor Center. There are 100 sites along three loop roads with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are also provided. During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. This site is the closest in the park to many popular hiking trails that begin and end at Sunset Point. The campground has a campground host. Amenities include: 50 tent only sites, 46 RV sites, one group campsite, 2 ADA-accessible sites 1 group site. Restrooms with flush toilets, picnic tables, fire grates and a garbage and propane disposal area at the entrance.
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