Peak-season backcountry reservationsTimed release
Reservations open on a rolling basis up to three months ahead of the trip date. Trip window: 2026-03-01 → 2026-11-30.
National Park Service · UT
Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
Overnight backcountry camping on the Under-the-Rim Trail and Riggs Spring Loop, with designated campsites released on a rolling three-month window through recreation.gov.
Permit requiredovernightStrenuous22.9 mi
Access requirement
2 ways to get a permit
Winter walk-in permitsWalk-up
Issued in person at the Visitor Center up to 48 hours before the trip. Trip window: 2026-12-01 → 2027-02-28.
Permit rules
QuotaA backcountry permit is required year-round for overnight stays in designated backcountry campsites along the Under-the-Rim Trail (7 campsites) and Riggs Spring Loop Trail (3 campsites plus 1 group site).
GroupMaximum 6 people per regular campsite; up to 15 people per group site.
Fees$10.00 non-refundable reservation fee plus $5 per person recreation fee. A separate park entrance fee is required.
TransferAfter booking online, the physical permit must be obtained in person from a ranger at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center within two days of the trip start date.
SafetyBear canisters are mandatory and available free at the Visitor Center. Carry a topographic map, compass, extra clothing, food, water, and rain gear; elevations range from about 6,800 to 9,115 feet.
Where to stay
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
North Campground (UT)
Reservable · Bryce Canyon charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Aug 2518Aug 2639Aug 2736Aug 2812Aug 2919Aug 3036Aug 3150
Availability: Recreation.gov
Sunset Campground (UT)
Reservable · Bryce Canyon charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the entrance station or purchase in advance. The park also honors Federal interagency passes (e.g., annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age pass etc.). For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.
Aug 2575Aug 2683Aug 2782Aug 2867Aug 2965Aug 3081Aug 3185
Availability: Recreation.gov
North Campground
Not reservable online
Availability: Unavailable
KINGS CREEK
Reservable
Aug 25—Aug 26—Aug 27—Aug 28—Aug 2916Aug 3022Aug 3122
Availability: Recreation.gov