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Drives
Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive
The 18-mile main park road winds along the edge of the plateau,
terminating at the south end of the park. Return to the entrance
via the same road. Spur roads and pullouts offer opportunities
for viewing and trailhead parking. Park speed limits range from
25 to 35 mph and are strictly enforced.
In summer, parking at most viewpoints is extremely congested.
Your best chance of finding a parking space at Sunrise, Sunset,
Inspiration, Bryce, and Paria Viewpoints is before 10:00 a.m.
and after 5:00 p.m.
Because all of Bryce Canyon's viewpoints are east of the main
park road, we recommend that you drive the 18-mile road to the
southern end of the park, start with Rainbow Point, then stop
at the remaining viewpoints on your way back to the park entrance.
This will help you to avoid making left turns in front of on-coming
traffic.
Parking at most viewpoints is extremely congested between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m., May through September. Whenever possible, walk or
bicycle to the viewpoints instead of driving your vehicle. Some
viewpoints are in close proximity to the campgrounds and Bryce
Canyon Lodge.
Highway 12
Highway 12 travels from west to east through Garfield County,
the home of three national parks, three state parks, a national
recreation area, and the nation's newest national monument. Highway
12 Scenic Byway begins at U.S. Highway 89, seven miles south of
the city of Panguitch and eight miles north of the town of Hatch.
From the junction, the byway quickly bisects the beautiful red
rock formations of Dixie National Forest's Red Canyon. A Forest
Service campground, visitor center and hiking trails are in the
canyon. The route continues eastward, crossing the top of the
Paunsaugunt Plateau through the northern section of Bryce Canyon
National Park. The main section of the park, with campgrounds,
visitor center, overlooks and hiking trails, is just a short drive
from Highway 12.
For More Information
- Contact
- Superintendent
Bryce Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 170001
- Bryce Canyon, Utah 84717
- Telephone: 435-834-5322
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