Bryce Canyon national park has two campgrounds, North campground and Sunset campground. North campground is First come First served, whereas you can reserve your spot Sunset campground. After I saw both campgrounds, I recommend North campground. We reversed at Sunset but ended up getting a spot at North because it was close proximity to the rim, 1min! Also, close to the general store, which has firewoods, and camp gears and shower. Shower is $3 for 8mins. Last shower is at 4:30pm. Usually campgrounds shower is like warm but here shower gets hot! From Sunset, you have a little more walk and cross the road to go to the rim. And campgrounds were a little tighter than North. So we decided to dump $20 and get a site at North campground. Take the Loop D. It's the closest to the sunrise point. My kids and I went every morning to see the sunrise diuring our 3day-stay here. Just wake up and walk a min! In the Loop D, the best sites are 81 and 83, because their tent spots are very flat, and a little more secluded pluscloser to the rim. We stayed at 99. It's a little slant, but not a bad one. We liked it. Overall, Loop D has good camp sites. This is first come first served, so if you want a spot, it's better to come around or even before 11:30am whichj is checkout time. People even leave earlier like 9am so if you really want good spots, come early. We stayed on August 6, 7, 8, 9 (Thurs-Sun) and surprisingly, there was still empty spots during weekends. I'm glad that we came a little far To Bryce than Sequoia/Yosemite which is closer to our home in LA. read more

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Stayed in Loop A 022 for one Friday evening a weekend in April - reserved about a week before the stay. Staying in National Park campgrounds always seems like a hack to me - close to trails, affordable, and peaceful. Recommend Fairyland Loop for stunning views and fewer hikers, sunset point for sunrise (trust me) straight into the Queen's Garden to avoid crowds, and Bryce Point for sunset. Bathroom was clean, metal picnic tables. Quick drive to Sunrise/Sunset Points, I know the FCFS (first come first serve) tent only spots are closer, but I liked the certainty and peace of mind of a reserved spot. read more

Clean, flushing and heated bathrooms. Separate room for dish washing. Can confirm cell service for both t-mobile and Att. Rv spaces are nice and flat. Close to park entrance and visitor center. read more

How can you beat Bryce Canyon. They could have me sleeping In the dumpster and I'd still be happy and give a 4 star review. The campground is clean and the bathrooms are really nice. The host is helpful and seems to manage things well. Here's why I don't think it's a 5 star review. The campground does not allow hammocks which we didn't love, and spaces are fairly close together. The campground is first come first serve and the spots go quick. The trees and foliage is sparse and worn down (which is why they don't allow hammocks) so it feels a little more like camping in a dirt field than in the mountains. read more

The bathrooms were cleaned regularly and the campground has direct access to the rim trail. The fairyland loop was by-far our favorite. If you're only hiking 1 day- do fairyland and forget the stuff further into the park. Not worth it to battle the crowds. Loved the ability to grab a beer , an ice cold beverage, and an ice cream at the general store after a long, hot, hike. We tried to get one of the primo camp spots right on the rim (58,60, 61), but got "scooped" by someone more in the know than us. Even though we arrived by 8am. Get an envelope at the registration station and take it with you. Complete at least the tear-off tab with everything but the campsite #. Then, look for campsites either with no tag, or a tag with a number the day you are arriving (so in our case, tags with a "7" on them), as this indicates the occupants will be departing that day. Clip your tag to the the post and then go pay at the pay station with the envelope portion. Now, the people can pack up and roll out and you can just come back at your leisure to set up. We stayed in site 107 in lot D which felt nice and private as compared to other sites. The main downside to this campground is that it's pretty cozy and there really isn't much privacy. Shade is also at a premium and it gets HOT. Loop C appeared to have the most afternoon shade and I think I'd look more seriously there in the future. read more

Such a great, awesome, unforgettable first time experience for us! My boyfriend and I traveled all the way here from Hawaii. We've camped back home but with the comfort of knowing our home was only a 10-15 min drive away and knowing that we don't have to worry too much about wildlife. But it being our first time ever camping on the "mainland" and also being in a new place (it was also our first time ever in Utah), we were a bit nervous about camping out here and already had a back up accommodation in mind just case we backed out of our original plans. So, so glad we stuck with it! Most campsites are first come, first serve. We did get to the park early, like around 7:00 a.m., but many campers from the night before were still there. Majority of the campers begin to leave around 9-10 a.m. Check-out time is at 11:00 a.m. The camp site we chose was near the bathroom but also a distance away from other campers, which was nice because you get a little more privacy but at the same time feel safe because others are still near by. Our campsite was spacious with a bench and fire pit. We did have couple trees around us, too. The bathrooms are clean and lit, and there is a separate sink outside for dishes which was really nice. So thankful for the rangers, they were so helpful and informative. Bryce National Park is such a beautiful place. It was nice to have North camground near some of the popular and easier hikes. Another reason to camp here, the stars! The stars were the brightest I've every seen them in my life!! Also, the brightest compared to other national park we've camped at on this trip. read more

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When passing through the entrance gate to Bryce Canyon, I inquired about the campgrounds in the park. There were two rangers that day, and the one on my side of the booth very matter-of-factly explained that in the park, there are two campgrounds: North, and Sunset. The other ranger turned, leaned over, looked me in the eye, and half-whispered, "But you want North!" That's good enough for me! We pulled ahead not more than a quarter of a mile, turned left, and found the self-pay kiosk with the map. North Campground abuts the rim of Bryce Canyon, and is made up of 4 different loops, A-D. Loop A was marked just for RVs, so as a tenter, I stayed in Loop B. Although it wasn't marked for it, I've read elsewhere that Loop B is for RVs, but that wasn't my experience. I don't know that you could get big RVs into Loop B. Neither has hookups or individual water, but water is available in the restrooms. My visit was in the off season; the peak season apparently begins May 6 this year. That's relevant for a few reasons. First, I rolled in at 10am and still had the choice of a few campsites in Loop B. Loops C and D were both closed, as I'm told happens each winter when there's hardly anyone camping in the park -- remember the altitude, and how much snow there is! In the summer, I would guess all loops are open, but I'm not sure you'll get a spot if you don't get there early. It appears that there are a few (13) RV sites that you can reserve ahead of time, but all the tents sites and the remaining RV ones are marked as walkup in the reservation system. However, as I sit here in early May perusing the reservation system, I only see two available days in any sites between now and September. You can only reserve sites in the peak season, and reservations didn't open this year until March 31. Be sure to visit the official website for each year's season and booking dates. For tenters, Sunset Campground has 20 reservable sites and a reservable group site; but it's closed during winter. I think Sunset Point gets a lot of the tourist action, and the most popular trails lead out from that campground. But for my money, North Campground had a great vibe, especially in the offseason. You can walk to a few hikes from this campground, just by following the road south until you can jump up on the Rim Trail and meet up with the Fairyland Loop trail. At that point, you could also keep going south on the Rim Trail and check out Sunrise Point or Trek all the way to Inspiration Point (or Bryce Point, really) but that's a long walk. If you don't mind a little stretch, bail on the Rim trail and head over to the General Store for treats. All while leaving your car parked at camp and getting exercise. I need to mention the bathrooms. When we rolled into camp, they had just been cleaned -- we watched the staff drive away and the floors were sparkling from the mopping. That bathroom is hands down the nicest one I've ever used while camping. The one right there in Loop B, to be specific and to not set too high of expectations if they're not all so slick, must have been redone very recently. Everything worked beautifully, and they had hot and cold running water, nice toilets, new tile, and the same composite backsplash/windowsill material that I once chose myself for a bathroom remodel. It was well lit, but note that you do need to bring your own soap as it's not provided. TIP: This is true in most campground bathrooms. Load up on the small soap pumps and hand sanitizer and bring it with you, and you'll be one of the most popular campers around. Our neighbors were super chill, there wasn't traffic all night long, and we didn't have to cope with any dust. The campsite held our two small tents well, but you'd struggle to get more than that in there. One biggie or two smallies is capacity, at least where we were. The pads were sorta gravel-y and we had our own picnic table and fire pit; the fire pit was one of those had a grate over the edge of it that could be used a grill if you really needed to, but I've never found them to be terribly functional. A tent site will cost you $20 a night, and an RV one is $30. You grab an envelope at the kiosk, go find a site, and when you have, fill out your envelope, tear off the stub and place it on the post with the campground number on it and go turn in your payment. I had a blissful experience at North Campground. After completing the Fairyland Loop, we walked back into camp, grabbed a cold drink, and just relaxed as the sun went down. We were treated to a soft purple sunset. After cooling and letting whatever magic from the day sink in that would be possible, we stoked up a fire, set out a pie and a cinnamon roll on the grate to warm, and while they slowly reclaimed their perfect gooey state, I made some ham and egg burritos with fresh tomatoes, inhaled them, chased them with more beverage and those delightful pastries. As the last light of day went down, we each went to our tents to end the day. read more

I was so pleased to have picked this camp ground. We were concerned we would make it since it was first come first serve. We arrived with just enough time to claim spot 42 amid a handful of other choices. We had an excellent balance of shade and sun. The mountain air is fresh and the wind sweeping through the trees took our concerns and troubles away. The site was immaculate. The bathroom was the finest I have ever experienced. Tile floor, temperature controlled, hot water, and also VERY clean. The shower facilities were a bit far, and they close too early! Camp hosts were on top of things. I could not have had a better campground experience! read more

This Campground is very beautiful and loved the canyon behind spots 58, 60 & 61. We stayed at a very roomy spot 96 in loop D which was next to water and across from the restrooms which flushed & were clean. Loop D is also the closest loop (walking distance) to the general store & showers. It was very hard to fine anything negative with this campground. The only thing that I could think of & the reason I gave a 4 star instead of 5 is the lack of trash bins. The only dumpsters were outside the campground which is a hassle. A few dumpsters strategically placed throughout wouldn't hurt. However I do understand that it may have been set up that way to keep the flies and smells away. The second item that kept me from giving 5 stars is that the road through the campground is straight dirt causing a very dusty experience if someone drives a little to fast or the wind picks up. I know most campgrounds aren't paved, but having a gravel road would help tremendously. The park spent millions on beautiful asphalt bike paths throughout, how about a little asphalt or gravel on the campground roads. read more

I recommend arriving to this campground early as you can as the good spots fill up fast. Even though we arrived in the afternoon we still found a spot, though not ideal, that was semi-private, sites are very close together, pray for quiet neighbors. Cars passed by all through the night with those spontaneous campers looking to camp for the night. The campground has cooler temperatures in the mid morning & expect a thunderstorm or two, it can get pretty wet! It rained once while we were here so we put a tarp over our tent & it also kept us a little warmer along with the fire pit (wood is for sale in the general store) WARNING: Lots of chipmunks so be sure to keep your food locked up in bins or your car & keep the car door shut, these critters did manage to get into our car & nibble holes in apples and thru plastic bags. The campground host are really nice & very helpful. If you need to ask a question you can write on the message board & someone will help ASAP. We packed our camp site ready to check out & realized the car battery was drained from the USB plug so the host was able to re-charge my battery after I called AAA & cancelled. This is a beautiful park to visit & stay a few nights so you can see all the spectacular views and hikes during the day. Definitely a worth while adventure. read more

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This campground has large well spaced sites amongst trees that provide some privacy. Two of the 5 loops are ok for RV and the rest are tent only. There are no hook ups for RVs but does have some pull through sites. Cost for RV is $30 per night. The campground is open year round and is located very close to the visitor center. Bathrooms are basic. Firewood is available according to a sign but did not see any. Fine by me since I'm one of these rare people who just does not like campfires. The smoke just gets to me. Anyway, the camp is close to the resort and all of the major lookouts are just down the road. The park does have a dumping station but it's not at the campground. It somewhere else and I never found it. That's ok, did not really need it. In summer there are other campgrounds available and there is an RV park as well. In winter, the nearest RV park is about 30 miles away. read more

The campground has four loops. Both A and B loops are for those with generators and the signs specifically say no tents. Both C and D loops are for tents only and no generators. My husband and I stayed in loop C, in campsite 70. The campsite was very spacious, had two picnic tables, a fire ring and was very near to a water spigot and the bathrooms. From the campground, we got onto the 8-mile Rim and Fairyland Loop trails...and it was awesome! We arrived a little after noon on the Sunday before July 4 and found our spot. The loop did later fill up. read more

First come first serve - but easily to manage before 10/11 am. We arrived here and chose a spot on D-Loop, which is a little bit higher than the other loops, because it is on a hill. Shadow as well as sunny spots on our campground, so that it was really good also for taking a nap. The restrooms facilities are clean and close by. Really liked it-my favorite campground for relaxation and to rest from the hard hikings :-) read more