Sunset Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Peak season runs May 17 through October 11 with 14-day advance reservations via Recreation.gov. Forest thinning work is expected June through November 2026 with chainsaw noise 8am-5pm daily.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
High Wind Watch issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sevier Valley, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Upper Sevier River Valleys, and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sevier Valley, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Upper Sevier River Valleys, and Southwest Utah. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 6 AM MDT Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
About
Sunset Campground occupies a prime location in Bryce Canyon National Park, nestled beneath a ponderosa pine forest at approximately 8,000 feet elevation. The campground's 99 sites are distributed across three loops: Loop A serves RVs and includes two ADA-accessible sites (223 and 224), while Loops B and C are designated tent-only. Each site features a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Flush toilets and potable water are available seasonally. The campground is positioned just 1.5 miles south of the Visitor Center, placing campers within easy reach of Sunset Point and the heart of Bryce Amphitheater. A free shuttle stop at the campground entrance provides convenient access to popular viewpoints and trailheads from mid-April through mid-October. Generators are permitted only during designated hours (8am-10am and 6pm-8pm). A dump station near North Campground operates mid-May through mid-October at no additional charge for registered campers. Bryce Canyon's dark skies make Sunset Campground an excellent base for stargazing, with over 7,500 stars visible on moonless nights. Forest thinning work is scheduled in and around the campground from June through November 2026, with chainsaw noise expected between 8am and 5pm. Hammocks may not be hung from trees anywhere in the park, and gathering firewood is prohibited.
Directions
From Highway 89 approximately 7 miles south of Panguitch, Utah, travel east on Highway 12 for about 14 miles. Turn south on Highway 63 to the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Sunset Campground is on the right side of the road approximately 1.5 miles past the Visitor Center.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 834-4771 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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