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 30 at 8:05AM MDT until November 1 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, San Rafael Swell, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread moderate to at times heavy precipitation is expected across much of southern, southeast and east central Utah beginning late Saturday night, and continuing throughout the day Sunday. Moist antecedent conditions from recent heavy rains will result in efficient and excessive runoff, allowing all area washes, streams and rivers to run fast and high. Flood prone areas will likely become inundated at times, and backcountry roads will likely become impassable from this excessive runoff. - 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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