Operations Update:
June 10, 2020

Bryce Canyon Shuttle

On April 1st, the park will begin operation of the free Bryce Amphitheater shuttle, providing service to regular stops including the park’s most popular overlooks at Bryce, Inspiration, Sunset, and Sunrise points; the Visitor Center; and amenities in Bryce Canyon City. Shuttles will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Safety modifications to normal operations include: shuttle capacity limited to 20 passengers at a time, visitor groups requested to sit together to encourage distancing between groups, free masks available for passengers, and passenger entry and exit via rear doors only to accommodate plexiglass barriers in place to protect shuttle drivers.

RVs and vehicles over 20 feet / 6 m are strongly encouraged to park at the shuttle station to utilize this service or the Shared Use Path, as parking for larger vehicles within the park is extremely limited. Those choosing to drive larger vehicles should expect the possibility of short-term restrictions at popular Bryce Amphitheater parking lots during peak times. Parking these vehicles in the Visitor Center Additional Parking lot and utilizing the Shared-Use-Path is also a great option.

Read more about current park operations at https://www.nps.gov/…/bryce-canyon-national-park-public-hea…

Bryce Canyon Lodge

The Bryce Canyon Lodge will resume overnight accommodations and take-out dining service. Lodge reservation information can be found at https://www.foreverresorts.com/the-lodge-at-bryce-canyon
More on all park operations at go.nps.gov/bryceoperation.

Bryce Canyon Camping

Bryce Canyon National Park to Resume Fee Collection, Increase Access

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Bryce Canyon National Park has been steadily increasing recreational access and services and will resume collecting fees this week. Read more about current operations and these anticipated changes by visiting https://www.nps.gov/…/bryce-canyon-national-park-public-hea…

Key Areas and Services planned to resume with anticipated dates:

• Effective May 20th the park will resume collecting park entrance fees via traditional methods of credit card (preferred) and cash, or park pass; digital fee collection via recreation.gov is not yet available at Bryce Canyon, but will likely be announced soon as a preferred option

• Effective May 22nd, the General Store will reopen its camp store and restrooms from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., however showers and laundry services will remain closed

• Effective June 7th, Sunset Campground will reopen to the public for camping by reservation only—visit www.recreation.gov for reservation information

• Effective June 15th, private horse use reservations will resume within the park

• Effective no later than July 1st, hiking of backcountry trails and permits for backcountry camping at sites along these trails will again be permitted—park backcountry trails include the Riggs Spring Loop, the Under-the-Rim Trail, and Under-the-Rim connecting trails

ENJOY THE PARK, BUT STAY APART!

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