Weekends in SW Utah

I don't think Kodachrome has reservations for all their sites so you might get one if just driving in.

However, if you're leaving Zion, aren't you going to tour Bryce? If so, Ruby's is right there with tons of sites. Also, along Hwy 12 is Canyons of Escalante RV Park and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, both in Escalante.

Hwy 12 is one of our favorite drives. Have a good trip!

yes we are going to tour Bryce, wasn't sure if that is full day or drive thru area. Getting excited 2 weeks and we leave. Like I said my DH works long and hard hours and loves to go on trips but leaves all planning to me. Planning on Grand Canyon 3 days, Zion 2 days, then Bryce, SB12, and Capitol Reef. That is unless there is a prior area that we just want to stay for duration of trip. Just wont know till we get out to the area. Thanks for all of your help, very much appreciated. Tara

I've hosted at Bryce before. You should spend at least a couple nights. The campgrounds in Bryce have plenty of sites that are open for first-come-first-served.

If you're hikers, definitely plan for a day of hiking below the rim. They are absolutely gorgeous trails. It feels like you're walking through a fairyland. Sounds like a great trip you've planned!!

The free Bryce Bus Shuttle also provides a twice-per-day tour of the Park. It is informative + gives you a very good orientation of the sites + views that are available. It starts by taking you 18 miles on the plateau to the end of the road, and then works backward. The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours.

The daily entrance fee is $25, unless you have a "Golden Pass" or "Access" card that gets you in free of charge. You can also purchase at the gate a pass that is good for a week, which might work for you since you plan on seeing Zion + the Grand Canyon too.

Have a great trip!

Thanks everyone for the info!!! Very excited to have the omg!!! moments!!!

Promise you'll come back after your trip and give us your observations. Have a good one!

The Grand Canyon is beautiful, but when we got to Zion we didn't want to leave!! It is an amazing place!!

Cabo Paul wrote:
The free Bryce Bus Shuttle also provides a twice-per-day tour of the Park. It is informative + gives you a very good orientation of the sites + views that are available. It starts by taking you 18 miles on the plateau to the end of the road, and then works backward. The tour lasts 3 to 4 hours.

The daily entrance fee is $25, unless you have a "Golden Pass" or "Access" card that gets you in free of charge. You can also purchase at the gate a pass that is good for a week, which might work for you since you plan on seeing Zion + the Grand Canyon too.

Have a great trip!

Not to be picky but the $25 fee is for 7 days, not one.
If someone plans on visiting Zion, Bryce, Capital Reef, Grand Canyon, it would probably be worth spending the $80 to get the annual National Park pass.