North Campground
The Quick Take
North Campground is the most convenient base camp in Bryce Canyon, sitting just across the road from the Visitor Center and within walking distance of the General Store, the free shuttle stop, and the Rim Trail. That proximity is both its greatest strength and its trade-off -- you are not roughing it here. The four-loop layout separates RVs (Loops A and B) from tent campers (Loops C and D), which helps, but this is still a busy campground at a busy park. What elevates it beyond a simple parking spot is the location: you can walk to Sunrise Point and be staring into the amphitheater of hoodoos within ten minutes, no shuttle required. The year-round access is a genuine advantage over Sunset Campground, which closes for winter entirely. Choose North if you want to maximize trail time and minimize logistics, especially if this is your first visit to Bryce.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 100 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. Maximum length: 20 feet. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
Accessible restrooms available. Campsites in Loop A & B are paved. Campsites in Loops C & D are unpaved, natural sediment. Campground roads are paved. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Rules to Know
- Fires:Any additional tents must be placed in the impacted/developed area of the campsite and no further than 20 feet from the fire ring.
- Stay Limit:14-day consecutive stay; up to 30 days per year.
Pro Tips
Loop C and D tent sites sit slightly higher and are more shaded by ponderosa pines -- request these when booking if you want a bit more privacy. They close when temperatures drop below freezing, typically by early October, so plan accordingly for shoulder season trips.
The Fairyland Loop trailhead is a short walk from camp, and most visitors skip it entirely in favor of the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden. Start early from your tent and you will have one of the park's best hikes nearly to yourself, especially on weekday mornings.
There are no showers at North Campground or anywhere in the park. The nearest paid showers are at Ruby's Inn just outside the entrance. Bring biodegradable wipes and a plan -- at 8,000 feet the dry air makes this more tolerable than you would expect, but a two-dollar shower at Ruby's after a long hike day is worth every penny.
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NPS PhotoGetting There
Directions
From the park entrance: Continue another mile to the entrance stations and Visitor Center. Beyond the entrance stations, the next left turn will be for North Campground. The campground can also be accessed from the south off of the Sunrise Point/General Store loop road near the North Campground Amphitheater and RV dump station.
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