Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 7: Where to Stay, Camp & Eat
in Bryce Canyon
Althoughyoudon'thaveasmanychoicesforlodging,eating,andcamping
inside Bryce Canyon National Park as you do at larger parks, such as
YosemiteandGrandCanyon,toourthinking,whatisoferedattheLodge
atBryceCanyonisaperfectcomplementtoyournationalparkexperience.
Inadditiontobeingwellmanaged,thelodgeandparkcampgroundsofer
incredible views and a rustic, rugged, mountain atmosphere that can't be
beat.
However, let's not put down the facilities available in the nearby gateway com-
munities. Here you'll find a variety of lodging and dining choices, often at lower
prices than inside the park, as well as campgrounds with RV hookups and all the
other amenities that are lacking in the national park campgrounds.
Where to Stay
Room tax adds about 11% to your lodging bill. Pets are not accepted unless other-
wise noted.
For additional information on area lodging, contact
BryceCanyonCountry,
op-
erated by the Garfield County Office of Tourism (
&
800/444-6689
or 435/676-1102;
www.brycecanyoncountry.com).
We offer one note of caution. Communities and facilities as much as an hour away
from the park boast that they are the best places to stay when visiting Bryce Canyon.
We disagree.
Although you can often find attractive facilities at very reasonable rates by driv-
ing far from the park, we don't think it's worth it. For one thing, you will spend too
much time, energy, and money to get here to waste time commuting.
Perhaps more important, though, is that Bryce Canyon is especially delightful
early and late in the day; and the closer you are to the park, the more likely you are
to be on the rim for the spectacular sunrise and sunset colors.
All of the properties discussed here are in or near the park.
Inside the Park
