Bryce Canyon National Park

Paria View at sunrise.
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description.
Map showing location of park.
Two people hike with trekking poles surrounded by red rocks
Discover Cooler Days and Safe Summer Adventures at Bryce Canyon National Park
Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy sweeping views of the park’s remarkable geodiversity while taking advantage of cooler temperatures at overlooks that sit near 8,000 feet. When surrounding areas reach triple-digit heat, many of the park’s viewpoints can be up to 20 degrees cooler, offering an appealing retreat for those seeking fresh air and dramatic scenery.
Bryce Canyon National Park Sees Nearly 2 Million Visits in 2025 with Enhanced Visitor Counting Procedures
Bryce Canyon National Park today announced it welcomed 1,967,367 recreation visits in 2025, reflecting the implementation of a more precise and refined visitor counting method that will significantly enhance future planning and park management.
A red rock landscape and plateau forest glows with the morning sun
Photo by NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
Snow blankets a red rock landscape of tall rock spires beneath an early morning sky
Photo by NPS Photo / Keith Moore
The center of the Milky Way galaxy is seen rising above a horizon of forest and red rock spires
Photo by Derek Demeter
A lone white rock tower stands surrounded by red rock walls and forest along a trail
Photo by NPS Photo / Peter Densmore
Red and white rock cliffs lightly dusted with snow with a forest atop them and a long view beyond
Photo by NPS Photo / Peter Densmore