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320 N. Utah 12 (P.O. Box 141), Tropic, UT 84776. & 888/679-8643 or 435/679-8643. www.brycecountry
cabins.com. 13 units. Summer $95-$125 double; lower rates at other times. AE, DC, MC, V. In room: A/C,
TV, fridge, hair dryer, microwave, Wi-Fi.

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Bryce Canyon Lodge Location is what you're paying for here, and there's no
denying that this is the perfect place to stay while visiting Bryce Canyon. The handsome
sandstone and ponderosa-pine lodge, opened in 1924, contains a busy lobby, with infor-
mation desks for horseback riding and other activities, and a well-stocked gift shop.
The lodge suites are luxurious, with ceiling fans and separate sitting rooms. The motel
rooms are simple; although the outside of the building looks like a hunting lodge, the
guest units are pleasant, modern, and quite spacious, with two queen-size beds and either
a balcony or a patio. However, we'd choose the “rustic luxury” of one of the cabins.
They're fairly small, with tall ceilings that give a feeling of spaciousness, stone (gas-
burning) fireplaces, two double beds, and log beams. It's the right place to stay in a
beautiful national park setting like Bryce Canyon. All units are smoke free. The restau-
rant (p. 578) offers a good dining option right in the park.
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT. & 435/834-5361. Information and reservations: Xanterra Parks &
Resorts, Central Reservations, 6312 S, Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 600N, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.
& 888/297-2757 or 303/297-2757. Fax [phone]. www.brycecanyonlodge.com. 114 units (110 in
motel rooms and cabins; 3 suites and 1 studio in lodge). $165-$175 double motel and cabins; $130-$179
lodge units. AE, DISC, MC, V. Closed Nov-Mar. Amenities: Restaurant.

Bryce View Lodge Value This basic modern American motel gets our vote for the
best combination of economy and location. It consists of four two-story buildings, set
back from the road and grouped around a large parking lot and attractively landscaped
area. The simply decorated rooms are comfortable and quiet. Guests have access to the
amenities at Best Western Ruby's Inn, across the street.
991 S. Utah 63 (P.O. Box 64002), Bryce, UT 84764. & 888/279-2304 or 435/834-5180. Fax [phone].
www.bryceviewlodge.com. 160 units. Summer $80-$110 double, rest of the year $60-$85 double. AE,
DC, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted. Amenities: See Best Western Ruby's Inn, p. 576. In room: A/C, TV.
Camping
Typical of the West's national park campgrounds, the two campgrounds at Bryce offer
plenty of trees for a genuine “forest camping” experience, easy access to trails, and limited
facilities. North Campground has 107 sites and is open year-round; Sunset Camp-
ground has 96 sites and is open May through September only. We prefer North
Campground because it's closer to the Rim Trail—making it easier to rush over to catch
those amazing sunrise and sunset colors—but we would gladly take any site in either
campground. Both campgrounds have modern restrooms with running water, but no RV
hookups or showers. Reservations are available for some sites in North Campground
( & 877/444-6777; www.recreation.gov) for an additional fee from early May through
late September. Camping at Sunset Campground is first come, first served; get there early
to claim a site. Cost at both campgrounds is $15 per night.
Pay showers, a coin-operated laundry, a snack bar, food and camping supplies, and
souvenirs are available in the summer at the General Store (for information, contact
Bryce Canyon Lodge & 435/834-5361 ), which is a healthy walk from either camp-
ground. The park service operates an RV dump station ($2 fee) in the summer.
Those seeking a commercial campground with hot showers, RV hookups, and all the
usual amenities won't do any better than Ruby's Inn RV Park & Campground ,
1280 S. Utah 63, Bryce, UT 84764 ( & 866/866-6616 or 435/834-5301; www.rubys
inn.com), right outside the park along the park's shuttle-bus route. Many of the 200 sites

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