Bryce Canyon National Park
National park · Garfield County ·
World's largest concentration of hoodoos, incredible stargazing, stunning vistas
World's largest concentration of hoodoos, incredible stargazing, stunning vistas
"I was told Utah has pledged that Bryce Canyon will remain accessible during the shutdown with roads, trails, and open-air sites generally open while visitor centers close, but the park could be closed if visitor access creates safety, health, or resource-protection concerns." - Jessica Puckett
"I plan evening visits to Bryce Canyon because its International Dark Sky designation makes nighttime stargazing especially spectacular." - Jessica Chapel
"Famous for its magical hoodoos and photo opportunities, but many major viewpoints prohibit RVs from April through October; if you’re in a large vehicle, plan to access places like Rainbow Point (where parking was possible) for hikes and overlooks, or risk missing signature vistas." - Ellen Carpenter
"A high-elevation park known for its concentrated collection of hoodoos and sweeping overlooks such as Rainbow and Yovimpa Points at roughly 9,000 feet, with paved, visitor-friendly trails that make the unique geology accessible to a wide range of visitors." - Rob Kachelriess
"Known for an otherworldly landscape of vibrant red-rock hoodoos—the largest concentration of hoodoos in the world—this Gold Tier Dark Sky Park offers some of the darkest skies possible. Visitors can join a ranger-led Night Sky Telescope Program (runs Memorial Day through Labor Day) and attend an Astronomy Festival in June, which is considered the best month to see the Milky Way; planning around a new moon (or observing before moonrise/after moonset) further enhances visibility." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines