State: Utah
Short Name: Sunset Campground
Address 1: Bryce Canyon National Park
Open: Open from May through Sep
Number of Sites: 100
Camp URL: http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/sunsetcampground.htm
Full Hook: Yes
National Park: 87
Sunset Campground
(Closed in winter)
Sunset Campground is located west of Sunset Point, approximately 1.5 miles south of the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center, and is comprised of 100 sites in 3 loops; A, B, & C.
20 Tent Sites are reservable during certain times of the year in Loop B (see Reservation Dates below). Cost is $15 per site/per night.
Loop A is for RV campers. Loops B & C are for tent campers. Two wheelchair-accessible sites are located in Loop A.
This campground is closest to the best hiking trails which begin and end at Sunset Point.
RV and trailer combinations over 45 feet are discouraged, but not prohibited.
There are no sewer, water or electrical hook-ups available. A dump station is available in summer months near North Campground for a $2 use fee. Potable water is also available near the dump station.
Reservation Dates:
* 2010 – May 7-September 26
* 2011 – May 6-September 25
* 2012 – May 4-September 23
To make reservations for 20 Tent Sites call (877) 444-6777 or click www.recreation.gov. Reservations for these sites can be made from 6 months to 2 days in advance (minimum advance reservation is two days).
All other sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
GROUP SITE INFORMATION
(Closed in Winter)
The Group site is located in Sunset Campground. The Group site is for a minimum of 7, maximum of 30 individuals. Cost per night is:
Group Size Amount Charged
* 7-10 $55.00
* 11-15 $70.00
* 16-20 $80.00
* 21-25 $90.00
* 26-30 $100.00
To make reservations call (877) 444-6777 or click www.recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance and can be made up to 240 days in advance.
Reservation Dates:
* 2009 – May 8 to September 27
* 2010 – May 7 to September 26
* 2011 – May 6 to September 25
* 2012 – May 4 to September 23
-NPS.gov