North Campground operates from May through December at $30 per night, with reservations available through the National Park Service system. The campground accommodates RVs up to 99 feet with water hookups and provides standard amenities including restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, and a dump station.
Loop configurations separate tent campers from RV users, creating distinct experiences within the same facility. Beverly O. notes that "RV spots are pretty exposed & mine was on a hill w/ only one levelish portion," while tent areas in Loop D offer more shelter among pine trees. Sites sit close together with minimal privacy between neighbors, though the forested setting provides some natural screening.
The campground's location puts campers within walking distance of major park attractions. The Rim Trail runs directly adjacent to camping areas, providing immediate access to viewpoints and connecting trails. Michael I. explains that "the campground is right along the trail" and allows hikers to access "virtually the entire park" from their campsite. The visitor center, general store with showers, and primary trailheads all lie within a 10-minute walk.
Elevation at 8,000 feet creates cooler conditions than lower desert parks, with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s even during summer months. First-come, first-served sites fill by 9 AM during peak season, requiring early arrival for walk-in campers. Winter operations continue in Loop A only, with heated restrooms but limited services.
For additional options beyond the park boundaries, campers can explore campsites near Bryce Canyon National Park or the nearby Sunset Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park for a different setting within the same area.
Description
Overview
North Campground is located in the beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau, Bryce Canyon is the ultimate camping destination.Located at an approximate elevation of 8,000 feet (2438 m), the campground is centrally located within walking distance of the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are located nearby, at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful.
Recreation
Bryce Canyon offers several Hiking trails for day-hiking, many of which are inter-connected. Single trails range from easy to strenuous, and from less than a mile in length up to 11 miles (18 km). The most popular hikes are combinations of two or three trails. Bryce Amphitheater has spectacular rock formations and sweeping views, providing excellent photography opportunities. The convenient Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle, which runs from May to September, makes several stops throughout the park, giving visitors easy access to its most popular trailheads and viewpoints. Astronomers love visiting Bryce Canyon, where 7500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An Annual Astronomy Festival is held in June, and the park offers Astronomy & Night Sky Programs on more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.
Facilities
North Campground is a very popular year-round site with paved roads, paved spurs in A and B loops, and gravel parking spurs in C and D loops, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables, fire rings and grills are provided at each campsite. During the spring, summer and fall months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle makes a stop at the Visitor Center, which is near the campground's entrance, from mid-April through mid-October.
Natural Features
A ponderosa pine forest towers over North Campground offering equal parts sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
The Colorado Plateau contains a multitude of awe-inspiring landscapes and Bryce Canyon lies very close to many of them, including Red Canyon, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Boulder Mountain, Calf Creek Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Driving along Scenic Byway 12 is also a must-do for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.
Charges & Cancellations
A customer who does not arrive at the campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date may be canceled, assessed a $20 no-show fee and forfeit the night's fees for a campsite.
Fee Info
Bryce Canyon charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Beginning October 15th, 2025 the Dump Station will be closed for the season and will reopen weather permitting on May 1st, 2026.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundNorth Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah
Directions
From Highway 89 approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Panguitch, Utah, travel east on Highway 12 for about 14 miles (22.5 km). Turn south on Highway 63 to the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. North Campground is the first left turn after passing through the fee station.
Address
P.O. BOX 640201 BRYCE CANYON
Bryce, UT 84764
Coordinates
37.6344444 N
112.1669444 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 245 usersLast on 3/20/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 272 usersLast on 3/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 149 usersLast on 3/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 245 usersLast on 3/20/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 272 usersLast on 3/20/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 149 usersLast on 3/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 9 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 10 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 17 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 18 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 19 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 48 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 51 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 52 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 32 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 4 hrs 32 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 4 hrs 34 min from Flagstaff, AZ










































