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****Sunset Campground offers reservations for the group site only. All other sites in Sunset Campground will be first come-first serve April 15 to October 31.****
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, the campground is located 1.5 miles 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.
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 7,500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An annual Astronomy Festival is held in June, and astronomy and stargazing 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.
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 Bryce Canyon 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.
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.
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.
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. Sunset Campground is on the west (right) side of the road approximately 1.5 miles past the Visitor Center.
**Group Standard Nonelectric sites:**
* 7-10 people $55 per night
* 11-15 people $70 per night
* 16-20 people $80 per night
* 21-25 people $90 per night
* 26-30 people $100 per night
I stayed here on my visit to the Mighty 5. It was perfect to stay inside the park. No need to wake up early and deal with the traffic trying to enter the park. The stars lit up the sky at night, which is always special. Looking to return.
This is an amazing campground. The hosts were super kind and they went above and beyond. The bathrooms were super clean (cleanest I've seen in a campground) and there was hot water. There is no soap in the bathrooms, but I had face wash so it didn't matter. There are no showers at the campground, but there are some at the general store. There is a sink to clean pots and a preparation counter. We are planning on coming back.
Most of the "RV" spots are very short. No one around to answer questions. Bathroom is a very far walk from most spots but was clean with flush toilets and running water to wash hands (but no soap). The dark sky program meant the night sky was absolutely beautiful!
The campground is located all the way in the park, making it the more tucked-away option. Very quiet, but you will likely be needing the free shuttle (running every 15 minutes or so) to get to the store & shower facilities. Lots of campsites to choose from, first-come-first-served principle in mid-October. Be aware that you have to pay the fees ($30 per night) with CASH! If you don‘t have cash on you, you’ll have to drive all the way back to the park entrance to pay there. Toilets were clean. There is an area to wash your dishes. No hookups available.
Would recommend! The Bryce Canyon is worth seeing.
We did 4 days in Sunset group camp area. Fantastic tent camping among the shade of beautiful trees. Group camping has it's own men's & women's bathroom with flush toilets & sinks. Also a separate place for washing dishes. All kept perfectly clean. The free Bryce bus is only a few steps away. We got pretty good cell service from a multitude of providers. All in all I highly recommend.
