Sunset Campground
Sunset Campground is located in 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. Situated at an elevation of about 8,000 feet (2438 m), the campground is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are nearby at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 52 |
| RV, no hookups | 47 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
101 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A200 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| A201 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A202 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A203 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 22 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A204 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A205 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A206 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 26 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| A207 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| A208 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| A209 | A LOOP | RV | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:30 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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.). |
| Dark sky | Inside Bryce Canyon National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites A223, A224, GR1 are listed accessible |
Sunset Campground is a very popular site with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are also provided. During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The convenient Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. This site is the closest in the park to many popular hiking trails, which begin and end at Sunset Point.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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. Sunset Campground is on the west (right) side of the road approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) past the Visitor Center.
| Nearest town | Bryce, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.6344° N, 112.1669° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
34 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Utah Canyon Outdoors ↗ | 32 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 1.2 miDaves Hollow Snow Trail1.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miRubys Inn 2 Snow Trail1.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.5 miRubys Inn 4 Snow Trail0.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.6 miRubys Inn 3 Snow Trail1.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.9 miRuby Rim B Loop0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miRubys Inn 50.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Dixie National Forest.
- inDixie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,711,285 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- Loop D Comfort StationBuilding · Bryce Canyon · 0 mi
- Bryce InnBuilding · Bryce Canyon · 0.1 mi
- Loop C Comfort StationBuilding · Bryce Canyon · 0.1 mi
Natural features
A ponderosa pine forest towers over Sunset Campground, offering equal parts sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers.
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 Bryce Canyon 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 7,500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An Annual Astronomy Festival is held each June, and the park offers Astronomy and Night Sky Programs are offered more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.
Nearby
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 a must-do for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.
Guidebooks for Bryce Canyon National Park
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sunset Campground?
Sites at Sunset Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sunset Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sunset Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:30 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sunset Campground have?
102 sites, including 52 tent-only sites, 47 RV sites without hookups, 1 group site, and 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sunset Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Sunset Campground?
Sunset Campground is a very popular site with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sunset Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sunset Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sunset Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Sunset Campground?
Sites A223, A224, and GR1 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sunset Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Sunset Campground sits inside Bryce Canyon National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Sunset Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Sunset Campground?
Bryce Canyon offers several Hiking trails for day-hiking, many of which are inter-connected. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation