Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
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Bryce Canyon Conditions Today
Live alerts, trail closures, and ranger programs: straight from the National Park Service, an hour from the inn.
Source: National Park Service Data API · Checked November 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM MST
Alerts, programs, and news are shown in English exactly as published by the National Park Service.
Active alerts & closures
Trail closure Trail Closure Due to Recent Weather
The Bryce Connector Trail (Bryce Point to Peekaboo Loop Trail) is closed until further notice. Other park trails are open, but hikers are urged to use caution. Freezing temperatures overnight can make rockfall more likely during the day.
Caution Current Fire Restrictions
Fires are only allowed in established fire pits.
Information Dump Station Closed for Season
The dump station has closed due to early freezing temperatures. Please make other arrangements. Drinking fountains are also in the process of being winterized for the same reason. Please plan appropriately.
Visitor centers today
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle $35.00
Entrance - Motorcycle $30.00
Entrance - Per Person $20.00
Nonresident $100.00
This park is cashless: pay by card or pass only. America the Beautiful interagency passes are accepted.
Upcoming ranger programs
- Nov 13
Geology Ranger Talk
- Nov 13
Visitor Center Ranger Talk
- Nov 24
Full Moon Hike
- Dec 19
2026 Christmas Bird Count
- Dec 23
Full Moon Hike
Latest from the park
- New Superintendent Curtis Rintz 2026-11-10
The National Park Service has selected Curtis Rintz to serve as the new superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park. Rintz begins his new role Nov. 10, 2026.
- Bryce Canyon National Park Expands Visitor Access with Viewpoint Connector Trail 2026-10-15
Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have another way to travel to Bryce Point, with the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path.
- Discover Cooler Days and Safe Summer Adventures at Bryce Canyon National Park 2026-08-10
Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy sweeping views of the park’s remarkable geodiversity while taking advantage of cooler temperatures at overlooks that sit near 8,000 feet. When surrounding areas reach triple-digit heat, many of the park’s viewpoints can be up to 20 degrees cooler, offering an appealing retreat for those seeking fresh air and dramatic scenery.
Check the route and the hike
For a Queen’s Garden–Navajo Loop day, check both Wall Street and Two Bridges rather than assuming one is available when the other closes. For the full scenic drive, check how far the road is open before planning the southern viewpoints.
Ranger programs have their own schedules and reservations. Follow the park’s program listing for the date you want; a full-moon hike requires a separate booking through Recreation.gov.
Checked November 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM MST
Where this data comes from
The live sections use the National Park Service API. Alerts can be cached, and the displayed retrieval time is not the time each condition changed. Missing or empty data does not confirm access. Follow the official NPS and UDOT links for updates before departure.
Planning questions
Is Bryce Canyon open today?
The park normally allows access all day, year-round. Temporary closures can affect individual roads, viewpoints and trails. Read the current NPS conditions before departure; this page’s alert feed cannot confirm access to every stop.
Is Wall Street open right now?
Check the NPS current conditions page for Wall Street and the rest of the Navajo Loop. Snow, ice and rockfall can affect trail access. Confirm the alternative route too before setting out.
Do I need the Bryce Canyon shuttle?
For regular passenger vehicles, the seasonal shuttle is optional. It can help you avoid searching for parking at its stops. Check the current schedule and vehicle restrictions, and plan the southern scenic-drive viewpoints separately from the shuttle route.