Bryce Canyon Scenic Drive

De amfitheater-uitzichtpunten

Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration en Bryce Point liggen dicht bij elkaar en zijn via de Rim Trail te verbinden.

Welke stops prioriteit krijgen

Heb je weinig tijd, focus dan op het amfitheatergebied.

Heb je een volledige dag, rijd dan door tot Rainbow Point.

The shuttle or your car?

The free park shuttle (April—October) covers only the amphitheater area — it loops between the shuttle station, the Visitor Center, Sunrise, Sunset, Inspiration, and Bryce Points. It runs every 15 minutes from 8 AM to 6 PM (extended to 8 PM in summer).

For the amphitheater viewpoints in peak summer, the shuttle is the easiest option. Parking lots fill by mid-morning and the shuttle drops you at each viewpoint without circling for spots. For the southern viewpoints (Natural Bridge, Rainbow Point), you need your own vehicle — the shuttle does not go there.

Vehicles over 20 feet are restricted from the amphitheater parking areas during shuttle season. If you are driving an RV or pulling a trailer, park at the shuttle station and ride in.

Tips from Duck Creek

• Drive south first, amphitheater second. Most visitors hit the amphitheater viewpoints immediately, so the southern road is empty in the morning. Drive to Rainbow Point while it is quiet, then return to the amphitheater when the early rush has passed.
• Morning light for photography. The amphitheater faces east — morning sun lights up the hoodoos directly. By afternoon the amphitheater is in shadow. Rainbow Point, facing east and south, also looks best in the morning.
• Pair with Mossy Cave on the way back. The Mossy Cave trailhead is on UT-12 between the park and US-89, right on your route back to Duck Creek. It is a free 30-minute hike with its own hoodoos and a seasonal waterfall.
• Fuel up before you go. There are no gas stations inside the park. Fill up in Duck Creek, Hatch, or Panguitch on your way.

Stay planning

A scenic drive day at Bryce pairs naturally with a hiking day at Zion or a closer outing to Cedar Breaks. Use Plan Your Days to build a multi-day itinerary from Duck Creek Village Inn. Compare our rooms and cabins to find the right fit — three national parks are within day-trip range.