Bryce Canyon National Park

[fireman93514]

I was looking at the Bryce campgrounds and see that most sites are first come first serve. We are planning a trip in mid July and would like to stay in the park. Does anyone have an idea if we can come in on a Sunday and have any chance of getting two RV sites? If not are there any forest service camps close by that you could recommend.
Thanks

[DC_MC]

We have hosted at Bryce from mid-April til mid-July. You won't have any trouble getting a spot on a Sunday. When we were there, the park was never completely filled up. It is a little harder for a larger RV, but on a Sunday afternoon it won't be a problem.

[2gypsies1]

lfloom wrote:
This July? The only way you will get into Koadachorme will be a cancellation - but those are possible.

I just checked and there are 29 sites available to reserve mid-July.

[lfloom]

This July? The only way you will get into Koadachorme will be a cancellation - but those are possible. At a first come, first served - plan to get there early and grab as someone pulls out. If you are coming from far away, get a one night reservation close by (maybe at Ruby's) and then head in early.

I just got back from a 3 week visit from Southern Utah. It was obviously not summer (though we did have to contend with easter week in the beginning) but the popular non reservation CGs really do have people doing what I suggest, so can all be gone by mid morning.

[Bull_Rider]

We stayed two nights at Bryce NP last week. Many of the campsites at the north campground at Bryce are not level and have significant slope. We were able to level out our bumper pull, but motor homes and 5ers had fewer choices. The other campground was closed for bathroom remodeling.

One of the loops at the north camp ground is a "No Generator" loop, just FYI.

[Major_Dad]

Lauren wrote:
Agree with profdant139. To SEE Bryce, not just say you have been there, you want to stay there for the sunrises and sunsets. That is kinda like people saying to stay at Williams and drive an hour and a half (at best) to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to "see" it midday.

Stay at Ruby's Inn - and you can make reservations.

Ruby's Inn is more expensive, but the park shuttle stops there if you want to use it. We'll be doing just that in the middle of July. Can't wait!

[Lauren]

Agree with profdant139. To SEE Bryce, not just say you have been there, you want to stay there for the sunrises and sunsets. That is kinda like people saying to stay at Williams and drive an hour and a half (at best) to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to "see" it midday.

Stay at Ruby's Inn - and you can make reservations.

[Blackcell]

johnna wrote:
Zion is way to hot in July.

Not if you plan on hiking up the Virgin River ;).
Kodachrome is a real gem.

[johnna]

Zion is way to hot in July.

[profdant139]

Ron, are you suggesting staying at Zion and then commuting to and from Bryce?? That's a long drive, and you'd miss sunrises, sunsets, and stars at Bryce!

[fireman93514]

Ron, Watchman was my first choice also. They were pretty much booked up when we checked. DW and I were there last year. This is my sons vacation so we are following him. I know he wants to go to Zion while we are there.

[fireman93514]

4runnerguy wrote:
You shouldn't have a problem on a Sunday night. Utahans have a healthy love for their NP's and fill them on weekends, but like most, have to go back to work on Monday.

We prefer North CG in the park. Outside the park, Red Canyon NFS CG is great, but lower and warmer in the summer.

I can understand why they love the NP's, it is such a beautiful state.

[Ron3rd]

Just my opinion, but I would camp at Zion at the Watchman CG or one of the others. Much more to see IMO and Bryce is not that far away.

[4runnerguy]

You shouldn't have a problem on a Sunday night. Utahans have a healthy love for their NP's and fill them on weekends, but like most, have to go back to work on Monday.

We prefer North CG in the park. Outside the park, Red Canyon NFS CG is great, but lower and warmer in the summer.

[2gypsies1]

If you can't get into Bryce, check out Red Canyon national forest campground nearby. It's a beauty! There is a dump station/water fill but no electric; however, that area is cool enough that you won't need it, especially at night.