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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, 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.
Bryce Canyon offers several day-hiking trails, 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. 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 7500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An annual Astronomy Festival is held in June, and astronomy and stargazing programs are offered on more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.
North Campground is a very popular year-round site with paved roads, paved spurs in A and B loops, and gravel parking spurs in C and D loops, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables, fire rings and grills are provided at each campsite.
During the spring, summer and fall months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle makes a stop at the Visitor Center, which is near the campground's entrance, from mid April thru mid October.
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.
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.
From Highway 89 approximately 7 miles south of Panguitch, Utah, travel east on Highway 12 for about 14 miles. 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.
Beautiful campground. Walking distance to amazing overlook and day use area, which might get annoying during peak season but was not an issue when we went.
Wonderful campground with direct access to the rim and easy hiking/biking trails to north rim visitors center. Rangers were very friendly and helpful. Bike and hiking trails were in excellent condition.
Great campground. Location 41 does not have a pull off and is at a huge angle so be aware how you park so your head is uphill at night when you sleep. It is a great spot if you have solar on your roof though.
I HIGHLY recommend either bringing or renting an ebike. The shuttles are great but it's a longer walk to the visitor center to get on the shuttles from the camp ground.
Bring your own soap and shampoo for the showers.
It's a great camp ground.
Nice spot close to everything. Makes it easy to get to a parking spot before they fill up, or you can hike right from the campgrounds. Only downside is there's not a lot of privacy between sites.
Leaving a review only bc I see some nonsense complaints here.
This is a top campground with modern picnic tables, fire rings with adjustable grills, and modern clean flush toilets that nicer than your average rest area (no bugs or graffiti). The sites don't have views and some are kind of close to each other... So what. You're still surrounded by pine trees and away from busy roads. If you don't like it, Go get a hotel room then or go dispersed.
Don't believe the whiners here. You're camping in a well managed area and steps from the Bryce canyon.
