Sunset Campground (Ut)
Bryce Canyon National Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: BRYCE, UT, UT
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (815 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 (2438 m), the campground is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park’s Visitor Center.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers
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Located in Bryce Canyon National Park at 8,000 feet elevation with access to iconic Sunrise and Sunset Points and nearby Rim Trail hiking. At $30/night, campers praise it as a great value with clean facilities, pleasant camp hosts, and a beautiful, peaceful setting.
Wildlife alert: Utah Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Great Basin Rattlesnake, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and various birds including Steller's Jay and Dusky Grouse present in the area.
Insider tips for Sunset Campground (Ut): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring your own soap for bathrooms; none is provided. Within walking distance to Sunset viewpoint and Rim Trail. Propane tank disposal available on-site.
Skip Sunset Campground (Ut) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You visit in winter — campground closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Sunset Campground (Ut): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: North Campground (Ut) (BRYCE, UT), Ruby’s Inn RV Park & Campground (Bryce Canyon City, UT), Kings Creek (Cedar City, UT), Podunk Guard Station (PANGUITCH, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sunset Campground (Ut)
Cell signal at Sunset Campground (Ut) (BRYCE, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 (2438 m), the campground is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park’s Visitor Center.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring your own soap for bathrooms; none is provided.
Within walking distance to Sunset viewpoint and Rim Trail.
Propane tank disposal available on-site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 89 approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Panguitch, Utah, travel east on Highway 12 for about 14 miles (22.5 km). 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 (2.4 km) past the Visitor Center.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bryce Canyon National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bryce Canyon National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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