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North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park

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North Campground, near Bryce Canyon National Park, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the park's stunning landscapes. With sites that accommodate both tents and RVs, it’s a great base for your adventures in this iconic area.

The campground is known for its clean facilities and friendly atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to unwind after a day of hiking. Many visitors have praised the well-maintained restrooms and the convenience of having drinking water available. As one camper noted, “Great location to kick off a trip into Bryce.”

You’ll find yourself just a short walk from the visitor center and the Rim Trail, which leads to several other trails within the park. The views here are breathtaking, especially at night when the stars light up the sky. Campers have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, with tall evergreen trees providing a sense of privacy and a lovely backdrop for your stay.

While the campground doesn’t offer electric hookups or showers, it does have picnic tables and fire pits at each site, perfect for cozy evenings around the fire. Just be prepared to reserve your spot well in advance, as it fills up quickly. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, North Campground is a solid choice for exploring the wonders of Bryce Canyon.

General Overview

National Park Service

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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

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.

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 <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74334" rel="nofollow">purchase in advance.</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/fees.htm" rel="nofollow">Fees & Passes</a> web page.__

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Location

North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

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

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

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
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2024

Just ok

The campground is well kept, and the bathrooms are nice and clean, there is water, but no electricity. Spots are close together, no privacy and generator noise every morning and every evening

Site24
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Doris D., October 5, 2024
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Doris D., October 5, 2024
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Doris D., October 5, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 6, 2024

Perfect location 1 minute walk from the rim

This is one of only 2 campground in Bryce Canyon NP. It is to be a first come first serve but now during the busy season reservations are required. North campground is not as quiet and is busier than Sunset campground. Direct access to biking and hiking trails. There is also a shuttle stop right at the entrance of the campground which allows you to leave your car behind while you visit the park. Except for loop A, the driveway surface for most sites is uneven, something to consider if you have a camper van. I camped in B47, B53 and B54 and the sites were even. Vans can reserve in both the RV and tent section. Another perk of using a camper van.

SiteB47, B53, and B54
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by marine J., September 6, 2024
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by marine J., September 6, 2024
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by marine J., September 6, 2024
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Reviewed Mar. 28, 2024

North Campground Night in March

Cool campground! Clean, not too windy, and beautiful snow-covered forest during our stay. Facilities were very clean. Great location to kick off a trip into Bryce.

SiteA2
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Thomas W., March 28, 2024
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2023

Not ideal for tents in off season

Had to stay in RV only section because it was not peak season which was not ideal as a tenter, but still a fine spot. Great facilities

SiteB50
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2023

Nice national park campground

This campground is located right within the Bryce Canyon National Park. Walking distance to the visitors center and great access point for the rim trail, which takes you to several other trails within the park. These are non electric sites but do accommodate RV’s and tents. Generator hours are from 8am-10am and again from 6pm-8pm. There is an area at the restrooms to wash your dishes. Bathrooms do not have any kind of hand soap or sanitizer so come prepared. No showers or laundry at this campground.

SiteA23
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Kelly L., October 7, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2023

Lovely spot - no level area though

This is a nice campground with great access to trailheads and beautiful views of the night sky. The one issue is that our site had absolutely no level spots whatsoever, so we ended up setting up our tents in the parking bay. Otherwise, lovely stay overall - recommended for Bryce adventures!

Site085 (Loop D)
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Sandor K., July 25, 2023
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Sandor K., July 25, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2023

Quiet campground in NP

Awesome place to camp if your visiting Bryce NP. Our site was level, pull thru, no hookups. Bathrooms were fine, showers available w/in walking distance at store. Walk to rim of the canyon. Quiet campground with lots of tall evergreen trees. Beautiful. Be ready to reserve 6 months ahead (to the minute!) Will sell out in an hour

Site21, loop A
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Terry K., July 8, 2023
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Terry K., July 8, 2023
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Terry K., July 8, 2023
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Reviewed Jun. 20, 2023

Great campground

Heavily treed to give a sense of privacy. Tent sites are well thought out. Convenient to the Rim Trail, which gives access to many others.

Site81
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Ron F., June 20, 2023
Reviewed Mar. 9, 2023

Cozy, quite & clean/heated bathrooms !

We arrive on a Tuesday around 3 PM in a 23ft Class B RV on a first-come, first-served basis and had no problem finding a site (#6) in loop A - the only campground open right now with several feet of snowpack in all other camp areas. The available sites were all paved, RV pull through, but definitely not level and close together (though not an issue for us as there were only a handful of other hearty souls dispersed around the loop). I wouldn’t want to come in her right now in a RV much bigger than 24ft due to the snow, ice and lack of level sites. Registration and payment via envelope and Dropbox at campground entrance. I paid $15/night on my Lifetime Senior InterAgency Pass. Very clean, heated bathroom and utility room which we appreciated as temps are single digits with wind gusts rocking the RV as I type this. No electric hook ups and water spigots, RV dump & Lodge all closed for the winter but facilities /groceries/accessories are available just outside the park entrance (Ruby’s General Store & Sinclair Gas). Short distance to all major scenic overlooks of the hoodoos in Bryce Amphitheater and associated hikes. Consider ice grips for your footwear if you plan on hiking this time of year, though many people said it was manageable with good hiking shoes. Would definitely stay here again.

Site6
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Boomer C., March 9, 2023
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Boomer C., March 9, 2023
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Boomer C., March 9, 2023
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2022

Very nice campground!

Very nice campground - flush toilets in heated outbuildings in each loop, responsive and friendly camp hosts, a dump and water fill station (included in the camping fee), and even a general store with showers and a laundromat (the showers are token only, so you have to buy tokens when the general store is open - until 6 PM). Only complaint is the RV campgrounds are not even trying to be level, so we did the best we could in our truck camper with lynx levelers.

SiteB042
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed May. 4, 2022

Great campground close to visitor center

Loved our site. Looked over a field. Could see visitor center and bike path. Easy walk to catch bus. Do bus tour first to see highlights then do hike from Sunrise point through Navajo and Wall Street. That was a great hike on a cold and windy day. Toilets very clean.

Site21
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Carol J., May 4, 2022
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Carol J., May 4, 2022
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Carol J., May 4, 2022
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Reviewed Apr. 6, 2022

Good Location but Nothing Fancy

We stayed here for 5 days in mid March while visiting the park. At that time, the campground was first come first serve and we had no issue finding a site. We parked next to a water spigot, so we had no issue keeping our water full. We have 860W of solar on the roof of our RV and still had some issue keeping batteries charged due to weather and all of the tree cover at the site. Generator hours are allowed 2 hours in the morning and afternoon, so that was helpful. Cell service with ATT and Verizon were both good here.

Overall a nice spot, but cost $30/night with no hookups, which seems a little high to me. Also the dump site was closed for winter. Would definitely recommend this campground for visiting Bryce Canyon!

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Joseph H., April 6, 2022
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Joseph H., April 6, 2022
Reviewed Mar. 22, 2022

Great spot within Bryce Canyon NP

North Campground is only campground open year round, which brought us here. Due to winter closures only loop A was open to first come / first serve. Glad we got here early on a Tuesday morning since all sites were snatched up quickly. Sites were well spaced to reduce noise. $20/night for tents. Easy access to park. We had cell coverage at campsite.

Site22
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Becbecandbunny O., March 22, 2022
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Becbecandbunny O., March 22, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022

In the heart of Bryce Canyon

November is an interesting time of year to be camping at Bryce. Loop C is first come, first serve. The days can be mild, but the night are very cold. Loop C and all of Sunset Campground are closed.

SiteNorth Campground, Loop C
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2021

Cool spot

Glad I got a spot. Sweet views with a short hike.

Site15
Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Bradley H., November 28, 2021
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2021

Not so good for tent campers

Particularly challenging for those who camp in tents due to the uneven grading and poor site maintenance. Loops C & D are for tents except in the off season where allRV's and tents are lumped together in Loop A--- or A & B --- which is a loop best suited to RV's. Many tent sites are very small.

Flush toilets are good in this campground.

If you are in a tent, problems abound in this campground. Decent tent sites in Loop D are 93, 95, 97,98,99, 101. D is better than Loop C.

SiteA-4--- off season
Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by LoneCamper C., November 3, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021

Snowy October RV camping

Got stuck in a snow storm and needed a place to crash. North campground is first come first serve and there were MANY spots open. The campground has 99 total spots roughly half of which can be for RVs or other larger rigs. You can hike to incredible views from the campground. If you're good with no hookups... This is a great place to set up as basecamp for exploring Bryce.

Site6
Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021

Great spot!

Close to bathroom and clean

Site61
Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2021

Beautiful beginning to Bryce Canyon Adventure

This is a great campground in the trees to begin your adventure at Bryce Canyon National Park. It's right after you enter the gates on the left hand side. It's first come first serve and I would suggest getting here early. We arrived around 1 p.m. midweek and by 4 p.m. all the spots seemed to be taken. $20 per site for tents or camper vans, $30 for RVs. Put your money in the envelope kind of place. Worked great for us. Beware, in fall it can get chilly!!

Site86
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Danielle B., September 29, 2021
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Danielle B., September 29, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2021

You would be wise to avoid

North campground in Bryce Canyon NP is way busy even for mid September. No level RV spots & you'll be 10 feet from your neighbors. Way overpriced!

Site18
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2021

Right on the rim

I chose this campground instead of dispersed camping around Bryce due to fire restrictions on BLM and USNFS. The sites are a bit close to each other’s but except for that great spot, you are 2 minutes walking distance from the rim and endless trails. Restrooms were clean.

Site103
Month of VisitOctober
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  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by marine J., September 4, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021

Cool spot in Bryce

Really cool site with a ton of hikes very close to the site and really nice bathrooms minus soap at the sink. I would 100% stay here again

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 4, 2021

North campground was a great find!

We got to the campground early and found a decent site. This is a first come first serve campground. Check it out before going to the Sunset campground.

SiteD86
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Dave L., August 4, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2021

Quiet and close to everything

The quietest national park campground we’ve been in. Smaller sites with little privacy or shade. Enjoyed the tent only loops.

Site77
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

Nice clean park camp.

This is the normal campground inside a national park...Definitely not dispersed. It was very clean and well kept. Campsites were average for what it is. We have a truck camper & used loop B, site 48- we were the only campers in the loop at this time, the campground was fairly empty mid July, (loop A, the larger RV area was the most populated) . Generators are allowed in this loop at certain times. I prefer a more remote or dispersed camp but this was inside the park & easy to hike Bryce in the morning. It worked for us but I would think if it was full there wouldn't be much privacy in most spots.

Site48
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Kendrick , July 12, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

Awesome Campground!

We did not expect to find a site at Bryce Canyon, but hit the jackpot with a wonderful FCFS pull-through site in the North Campground.  The sites are tucked into cozy piney woods that belies the massive red, rocky hoodoos just a few yards away in the amphitheater.  It was our first dry camp experience, but they had wonderful bathroom facilities just a short walk away that were immaculately clean. It's a quiet, relaxing setting listening to the wind rustle through the trees. The temp during the day was around 70 in mid-June and it dipped into the high 40s at night which made the experience of no electricity cozy and cuddly. Just a short walk away, you can access the breath-taking amphitheater. We have never seen anything like it! The whole Bryce Canyon experience was a bucket-list check. As a disabled person, we found the campground and park so accommodating. The Scenic Drive afforded many dynamic viewpoints that only required a few steps to get the full experience. The camp hosts were particularly helpful during our stay and generator use was allowed at two different 2-hour periods. There was an unfortunate family dispute that happened in a neighboring RV that was peacefully handled with a quick full response from the park staff. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CAMPGROUND! Be aware that there are two rock arches on the road you must go through to enter Bryce Canyon. They say the clearance is 13' 5", but I think that must be referring to the lower portion of the arch since we cleared it by several feet. It may be necessary for some rigs to occupy the center of the road, however, so double check on this before planning on staying at the Bryce Canyon campgrounds. There are other private campgrounds available closeby that do not require the RV to go under those arches.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Cheryl D., July 12, 2021
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Cheryl D., July 12, 2021
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Cheryl D., July 12, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Fantastic setting in between trees with Bryce rock pillars right behind

A great example of an NPS campground. First come first serve. We had no problem finding a spot at 5:30pm in early July. We picked a spot in loop A to fit our 30ft RV. Right behind us is a little trail that leads up the hill to an awesome overlook over Bryce NP. Highly recommended!

SiteA5
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Thomas W., July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park by Thomas W., July 8, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 20, 2021

Nicely spaced

It’s true that they are full by noon! We arrived at 2pm and the whole place was full, so we got a hotel room in town and went back at 9am the next morning and got a wonderful spot in the tent only loop. Spots are nicely spaced and you don’t feel like you eavesdropping on your neighbors conversations. Flush toilets, but no showers in this loop. Fire rings, mostly level places for tents, picnic tables that are easy to move and space to park your car.

Site105
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park?

    North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park allows vehicles up to 99 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, North Campground — Bryce Canyon National Park does not have wifi.

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    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

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