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drive at any time, although use of the shuttle bus when it's operating is recommen-
ded. See “Seeing the Park by Car.”
Just outside the entrance to the park, American Car Care Center & Bryce
CanyonTowing ( & 435/835-5232 ) is a full-service station, with gasoline and diesel
fuel. It has facilities to work on large vehicles and motor homes and provides AAA
towing services. There are also gas stations along Utah 12 in the communities of
Bryce (where Utah 63 turns south off Utah 12) and Tropic (along Utah 12, about 8
miles east of Bryce).
By Shuttle
To alleviate traffic congestion during the busy summer season, a voluntary shuttle
service runs daily from early May through early October. Visitors can park their
cars at the parking and boarding area at the intersection of the entrance road and
Utah 12, 3 miles from the park boundary, and ride the shuttle into the park. The
shuttle has stops at various viewpoints, as well as at Ruby's Inn, Ruby's Camp-
ground, the visitor center, Sunset Campground, and the Lodge at Bryce Canyon.
The shuttle runs every 12 to 15 minutes and is handicap accessible. See “Seeing the
Park by Shuttle.”
Bryce Canyon on the High Seas
Believe it or not, Bryce Canyon has gone to sea! The U.S. Navy destroyer tender USS Bryce
Canyon provided supplies and made repairs to hundreds of ships in the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1947
to 1981, when the ship was decommissioned.
Exploring the Parks by RV or “Car-Camping”
One of the best ways to explore Zion and Bryce parks, especially in warmer
months, is in an RV, or in a car or truck while spending your nights in a
tent—assuming you don't mind roughing it a bit.
There are a few things that RVers might want to know. Entering Zion from the
east in an RV involves an extra fee and maybe a short wait to get through the
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, and there may be parking restrictions along the Zion
Canyon Scenic Drive. However, entering the park from this direction is worth it,
and taking your RV into these parks isn't much of a hassle, especially if you plan
ahead.
Parking is limited, especially for motor homes and other large vehicles, so park
your RV where you'll be camping, and take shuttle buses as much as possible.
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