Bryce Canyon National Park

National park Bryce Canyon City, Utah, United States

What to expect

Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah, known for its distinctive geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The park features a series of natural amphitheaters or bowls, carved into the edge of a high plateau, with the most famous being the Bryce Amphitheater, filled with irregularly eroded spires of rocks called hoodoos. The park offers scenic drives, hiking trails, and stunning vistas, making it a great destination for families to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the area

Plan your family visit to the Bryce Canyon National Park with these blog insights 👇

Visiting USA National Parks with family (Yellowstone, Antelope, Bryce Canyon)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bryce Canyon, a very spectacular site! We drove along the 'Scenic Drive', and we walked down to admire the hoodoos, natural rock columns. The hike lasted about 2.5 hours round trip, doable from 6/7 years old

Highlights: The children liked it even more than the Grand Canyon. The two easy hikes are called Queens Garden Trail and Navajo Loop. It was a great experience, with amazing views ✨

The West Coast of the USA in a van: complete guide for your road trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bryce Canyon National Park, a place we really love. We explored the park with a lot of snow, which was beautiful, but made the hikes more difficult

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the snow-covered landscape of Bryce Canyon and the unique rock formations. We all enjoyed the stunning views and the variety of hikes available in the park ✨

10 Cool Stops on an Arizona Utah Road Trip

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bryce Canyon National Park, where we hiked the Navajo and Queens Garden loop

Highlights: We enjoyed the scenic views and the kid-friendly hike ✨

On the Road to Oklahoma City – August 28 – September 2, 2023

This family's experience:

Activities: We were impatient to make our kids discover the park. We had a chaotic arrival with a glacial welcome from the Rangers. We had to leave our Marmite (car) at the camping and take the shuttle. We went for the Navajo Loop hike

Highlights: We loved discovering the Hoodoos. Despite the heat, we bravely went for the Navajo Loop. Our children were happy to discover this amazing place! ✨

Denver To Grand Canyon Road Trip Of A Lifetime

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Navajo Loop trail and took in the views of the hoodoos

Highlights: We were amazed by the hoodoo rock formations and the night sky views ✨

Epic Las Vegas to Yellowstone Road Trip Through the Mountain States

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Bryce Canyon National Park, taking in the unique hoodoos and scenic views

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the hoodoos and the opportunity to hike and explore ✨

Zion National Park Winter Visit

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a day trip to Bryce Canyon National Park

Highlights: The snow-covered hoodoos were stunning and the contrast of red rock and white powder was ethereal ✨

Bryce Canyon with kids: 5 fun kids activities!

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the park in an easy and fun way within one day. We hiked the Navajo loop in combination with the Queens garden with our kids ages 4, 7 and 10

Highlights: The kids loved the junior ranger program and filling out the booklets. They also enjoyed the scenic views and spotting hoodoos ✨

13 Awesome Things To Do In Utah With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day in Bryce Canyon National Park and explored the unique hoodoo formations. The kids loved the walking trail between Sunrise and Sunset Points, which was stroller-friendly and had lots of viewpoints

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the hoodoos and the vibrant colors of the rock formations. We enjoyed the scenic views and the fresh air ✨