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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:26PM MDT until July 22 at 12:30AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
FFWSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Garfield County in southern Utah... South Central Wayne County in southern Utah... * Until 1230 AM MDT. * At 926 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Sheets Gulch and Red Canyon. Flood waves originating from these areas will move downstream to the Freemont River. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of slot canyons and normally dry washes. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Capitol Reef National Park.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 8:50PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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