Operating
Hours, Seasons
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.
Getting There
PLANE - Regular commercial flights serve Cedar
City (87 miles), St. George (150 miles), Salt Lake City
(270 miles), as well as Las Vegas, Nevada (270 miles).
The
Bryce Canyon Airport (4 miles), operated by Garfield
Country, has commercial flights from Las Vegas. Phone:
(435)834-5239 for current carriers and schedules Private
planes are welcome at this uncontrolled airport.
CAR - From the north or south on US Hwy 89:
Turn east on Utah Hwy 12 (seven miles south of Panguitch,
Utah) and travel to the junction of Utah 12 and 63.
Turn south (right) onto Utah 63 and travel three miles
to reach the park entrance.
From
the east: Travel west on Utah 12 to the intersection
with Utah 63. Turn south (left) to reach the park
entrance.
Weather & Climate
At
8,000 to 9,100 feet, summer days are pleasant (80's)
and nights are cool (40's). Afternoon thundershowers
are common during mid- to late summer.
Spring
and Fall weather is highly variable with days of snow
or days with strong sun and 70 degrees.
Cold
winter days are offset by high altitude sun and dry
climate. Winter nights are sub-freezing. March is
our snowiest month, but snow can occur October through
April. Average snowfall is 95 inches, providing crosscountry
skiing and snowshoeing opportunities.
The
high altitude sun can burn in any season. We recommend
hats and sunscreen all year. Layered clothing is also
good preparation for the plateau's temperature extremes
and frequent strong winds.
Accessibility
Most
park facilities were constructed between 1930 and
1960. Some have been upgraded for accssibility, while
others could be used with assistance. Because of the
park's natural terrain, only a 1/2 mile section of
the Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points is
wheelchair accessable. The one-mile Bristlecone Loop
at Rainbow Point has a hard surface and could be used
with assistance, but several grades do not meet standards.
Parking is marked at all overlooks and public facilities.
Accessable campsites are available in Sunset Campground.
Getting Around
New this season at Bryce Canyon National Park...
The
Bryce Canyon Shuttle is designed to leave the hassles
of parking a car outside the park. Leave your car
at the Shuttle Parking area and hop on the bus into
the park. Our three different shuttle lines ensure
smooth travel to each of the view points every 10
to 15 minutes.
You
can hit all the northern view points, then hike from
Bryce Point to Sunrise Point and catch the shuttle
back to your car, back to the lodge, or back to your
campground.
There
are also cars available for rent outside the park.
Horseback rides available inside the park. Biking
is allowed on paved roads only. There are no mountain
biking trails within the park.
