Situated along a high plateau at the top of the grand staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders that defy description. To find lodging, dining, and recreation opportunities in the communities close to bryce canyon national park, we recommend visiting garfield county tourism bureau. A typical winter visit in 4+ hours after enjoying the bryce canyon amphitheater, visit the southern scenic drive, enjoy longer hikes and take in a ranger program.
An official form of the united states government. Main pagered rocks, pink cliffs, and endless vistas hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on earth. Most visitors will first be looking for views of the bryce amphitheater, found along the first 3 miles (4.8 km) of the road.
Bryce canyon national park protects and conserves resources integral to a landscape of unusual scenic beauty exemplified by the highly colored and fantastically eroded geological features, including rock fins and spires, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.