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Sunset Campground

Sunset Campground is Bryce Canyon National Park's second campground in southern Utah, a short walk or drive from the same trailheads and rim overlooks as North Campground but slightly farther from the visitor center. It suits self-contained RVers and tent campers who want to sleep inside the park and do not mind a bit less tree cover, and it is our fallback recommendation when North is full because it is often perceived as the lesser option, which is only partly true.

Sunset Campground at a glance

Hookups None (dry camping only)
Sites 100 sites, similar size constraints to North
Cost $30/night
Reservations Reservable via Recreation.gov in peak season
Season Late April through October
Cell signal Same weak-to-none coverage

Why RVers stay here

Sunset Campground is Bryce Canyon National Park's second campground in southern Utah, a short walk or drive from the same trailheads and rim overlooks as North Campground but slightly farther from the visitor center. It suits self-contained RVers and tent campers who want to sleep inside the park and do not mind a bit less tree cover, and it is our fallback recommendation when North is full because it is often perceived as the lesser option, which is only partly true.

The practical picture: 100 dry-camping sites with no hookups, $30 a night, open late April through October, and reservable through Recreation.gov in peak season, which tends to give it more availability than North. Size constraints are similar to North, so check your specific site. Cell coverage is the same weak-to-none story as elsewhere at Bryce. The trade-off is exposure: sites are a bit more open with less shade, but you are still steps from the same hoodoo views.

  • Inside Bryce Canyon, a short walk or drive to the same trailheads and overlooks as North Campground
  • Reservable on Recreation.gov in peak season and usually easier to get than North
  • $30 a night dry camping
  • A perfectly fine campground that only suffers by comparison
  • !No hookups; dry camping only
  • !Sites are more exposed with less tree cover than North
  • !Weak-to-no cell coverage, and site size constraints similar to North

What our guides say about Sunset 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

Sunset is Bryce's second campground, slightly farther from the visitor center and the rim. It's reservable during peak season and tends to have more availability than North because it's perceived as the "lesser" option — which is only partially true.

Honest take: Sunset is perfectly fine. The sites are a bit more exposed (less tree cover), but you're still a short walk or drive to all the same trailheads and overlooks. If North is full, don't hesitate to grab a Sunset site.

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Our verdict

Book Sunset if you want to camp inside Bryce Canyon in a self-contained rig and North is full or unavailable. Skip it if you need hookups or heavy shade.

Sunset Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Sunset Campground at Bryce Canyon have hookups?

No. Sunset is dry camping only, with no water, electric or sewer at the site.

How much does Sunset Campground at Bryce Canyon cost per night?

$30 per night, per our Utah national parks guide.

What is the max RV length at Sunset Campground in Bryce Canyon?

Our guide notes size constraints similar to North Campground and does not list a single maximum. Check the exact site's limits on Recreation.gov before booking.

Do you need reservations at Sunset Campground in Bryce Canyon?

Sites are reservable via Recreation.gov during peak season, and Sunset tends to have more availability than North. Book ahead for summer anyway.

Is Sunset Campground at Bryce Canyon open year-round?

No. It operates late April through October.

Is Sunset Campground worse than North Campground?

Only slightly. Sites are a bit more exposed and it is a little farther from the visitor center, but access to trailheads and overlooks is the same. If North is full, take a Sunset site without hesitation.

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