A forested campground near hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Sunset Campground sits at about 8,000 feet on the high plateau of the Colorado Plateau, a short distance past the Visitor Center and within easy reach of Sunrise and Sunset Points at the rim of Bryce Amphitheater. The campground is shaded by ponderosa pines and set in a gently rolling patchwork of shrubs and summer wildflowers; from many sites you can look out toward the massed hoodoos that make Bryce Canyon the largest concentration of these rock spires on Earth.
Length limits vary by campsite.
Availability on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 97 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR1 group standard nonelectric | X | X | $0 |
| C281 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C285 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C290 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C293 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C298 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C301 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C307 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C308 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 96 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup).
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (735 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“It's just the perfect spot not far for sunrise or sunset views. Wildlife visits at dawn. Reservation easy and well indicated at arrival at night.”
“I had a very pleasant visit. Great campsite and bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Thank you Park staff!”
“Lovely spot, fairly level , nice fire pit. Quiet. Loved the nearby general store/showers. ”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights17 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night| B254 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B264 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C277 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C278 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C302 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C309 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B252 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B258 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C286 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C295 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C296 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C284 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B259 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B262 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C287 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C294 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C273 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C288 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C292 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C297 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B257 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C275 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| A250 rv nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C280 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C282 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C283 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C289 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C299 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C304 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| C305 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
| B253 tent only nonelectric | X | X | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
For visitors with 1-3 Hours who want to see the most popular viewpoints and take an easy walk along the Rim Trail. The first two stops of this tour explain how to use the park shuttle from mid-April…
Explore the iconic Bryce Amphitheater and take a drive along the Southern Scenic Drive and on this trip. Note: If you're visiting between mid-April and mid-October, you might consider taking the free…
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 5 · 19 mi from campground
$85/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 5 · 19 mi from campground
$89/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 48 mi from campground
$98/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
1 mi · 3 hr · from $96/person
1 mi · 6 hr · from $139/person
1 mi · 1.5 hr · from $95/person
1 mi · 1 hr · from $125/person
Ranger Talk alcove to right of Sunset Point.
Outside the Visitor Center on the Plaza, or in the exhibit area inside the Visitor Center.
Source: National Park Service (Bryce Canyon National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
Sites open for booking 14 months ahead (Recreation.gov rules).
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
Seasonal loop closures in this window: SUNSET CAMPGROUND GROUP AREA (Apr 2027); C LOOP (Apr 2027); B LOOP (Apr 2027).
For October weekends, book about 138 days ahead. Three in four October Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 14 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 2 days ahead | 6 days ahead | 2 days ahead | 6 days ahead |
| May | 14 days ahead | 101 days ahead | 14 days ahead | 105 days ahead |
| June | 13 days ahead | 15 days ahead | 12 days ahead | 14 days ahead |
| July | 13 days ahead | 76 days ahead | 11 days ahead | 91 days ahead |
| August | 11 days ahead | 14 days ahead | 11 days ahead | 132 days ahead |
| September | 13 days ahead | 60 days ahead | 10 days ahead | 14 days ahead |
| October | 14 days ahead | 138 days ahead | 14 days ahead | 104 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (24,729 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
96 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tents only, no power
50 sites · $30/night
Loops: C LOOP (35), B LOOP (15)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
46 sites · $30/night
Loops: A LOOP (46)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $0/night
Loops: SUNSET CAMPGROUND GROUP AREA (1)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 mi · 1 hr–2 hr · from $14/person
1 mi · 4 hr · from $135/person
1 mi · 1.5 hr · from $59/person
38 mi · 4.5 hr · from $178/person
38 mi · 2 hr · from $94/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.
60-120 Minutes
Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via…
Are you a "Passport to Your National Parks" cancellation collector? Bryce Canyon has a cancellation stamp to commemorate your visit in your passport book.
3-4 Hours
Combine two of our most iconic trails, the Navajo and Peekaboo Loop trails, into a a mini Figure-8 combination loop. Start the hike at Sunset Point, descend down either side of the…
1-2 Hours
The iconic Navajo Loop Trail begins and ends at Sunset Point. Its switchbacks wind between narrow walls of colorful limestone with views of towering Douglas-fir trees and the…
3-4 Hours
Swamp Canyon appears relatively small and sheltered from the overlook, allowing the viewer to develop a more intimate connection with the landscape than some of the grander…
4-5 Hours
The Figure-8 Combination combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden, Navajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop, into one ultimate hike! We recommend a clockwise direction…
Source: National Park Service (Bryce Canyon National Park). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
