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North Campground

North Campground is the National Park Service campground on the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, right next to the visitor center, and it is the more desirable of Bryce's two in-park campgrounds. Some sites on the canyon-side loops offer filtered hoodoo views through the ponderosa pines, and you can walk to the rim from your site. It suits self-contained RVers in mid-size rigs who want to be inside the park for sunrise and sunset light and are willing to dry camp at altitude for it.

North Campground at a glance

Hookups None (dry camping only)
Sites 99 sites, max 30 ft recommended (some sites tighter)
Cost $30/night
Reservations Reservable via Recreation.gov in peak season; FCFS in shoulder months
Season Year-round (limited sites in winter)
Elevation 8,000 ft — generators and engines work noticeably harder here
Cell signal Weak to nonexistent inside the park

Why RVers stay here

North Campground is the National Park Service campground on the rim of Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, right next to the visitor center, and it is the more desirable of Bryce's two in-park campgrounds. Some sites on the canyon-side loops offer filtered hoodoo views through the ponderosa pines, and you can walk to the rim from your site. It suits self-contained RVers in mid-size rigs who want to be inside the park for sunrise and sunset light and are willing to dry camp at altitude for it.

Practically, there are 99 sites with no hookups, a recommended maximum around 30 feet (some sites are tighter), and a $30 nightly rate. It is open year-round with limited sites in winter. In peak season, roughly late May through early September, sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the rest of the year is first-come, first-served, and in busy months you should arrive before 11 AM. Cell signal is weak to nonexistent. The trade-off is 8,000 feet of elevation with no power: cold nights burn through propane fast, and your fridge and generator work noticeably harder up here, so arrive with full tanks and charged batteries.

  • On the rim beside the Bryce Canyon visitor center, with filtered hoodoo views from some canyon-side sites
  • In-park base for sunrise and sunset light without driving in through the gate
  • $30 a night, open year-round with limited winter sites
  • Reservable on Recreation.gov in peak season, first-come in shoulder months
  • !No hookups, and at 8,000 feet cold nights eat propane while fridges and generators work harder
  • !Recommended maximum around 30 feet, with some sites tighter
  • !Weak to nonexistent cell signal; FCFS periods require arriving before 11 AM in busy months

What our guides say about North Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Utah RV Parks: Camping the Mighty Five National Parks

North Campground is the more desirable of Bryce's two in-park campgrounds. It sits right on the rim near the visitor center, and some sites on the canyon-side loops offer filtered views of the hoodoos through the ponderosa pines. It operates as first-come, first-served for most of the year, with a reservable season from late May through early September.

Honest take: North Campground is a beautiful place to camp, but the lack of hookups at 8,000 feet means cold nights eat through propane fast. Your fridge and generator will work harder at altitude. Arrive before 11 AM in May through September for FCFS periods, or book the moment reservations open for the reservable window.

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Our verdict

Book North Campground if your rig is around 30 feet or less, you can dry camp at altitude and you want to wake up on the Bryce rim; skip it if you need hookups, a big-rig site or a phone signal.

North Campground: frequently asked questions

Does North Campground at Bryce Canyon have hookups?

No. It is dry camping only. Plan on batteries, propane and generator hours, all of which work harder at 8,000 feet.

How much does North Campground cost per night?

$30 per night. Confirm the current fee on Recreation.gov or the NPS Bryce Canyon page.

What is the max RV length at North Campground?

The recommended maximum is about 30 feet, and some sites are tighter than that. Check the specific site record before booking or pulling in.

Do you need reservations at North Campground?

In the reservable window, roughly late May through early September, book on Recreation.gov the moment sites open. Outside that window it is first-come, first-served; arrive before 11 AM in busy months.

Is North Campground open year-round?

Yes, with a limited number of sites available in winter.

Is there cell service at North Campground?

Signal is weak to nonexistent inside the park. Download maps and confirmations before you arrive.

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