Bear Valley RV & Camping Resort

Collection of wooden sheds and outbuildings displayed at a campground setting near Bryce Canyon National Park.

Bear Valley RV & Camping Resort sits near Bryce Canyon, offering RV sites with full hookups plus tents, cabins, teepees, and wagon-cabins. The pull-through sites measure 34x75 feet, capable of handling today’s largest rigs, and the resort operates year‑round with strong demand that usually requires advance booking. On-site comforts include spacious flush bathrooms, eight hot showers, potable water at RV sites, a dump station, and bear-proof dumpsters. Expect wide gravel roads, limited sha...

Quick facts

Reservation System: Private (Direct booking via website or phone)
Reservation Window: Not specified; booking in advance recommended due to demand
Reservation Tips: Book six months ahead; use bearvalleyrv.com for direct reservations
Season Dates: Open year-round

Reservations & season

Reservation System: Private (Direct booking via website or phone)
Reservation Window: Not specified; booking in advance recommended due to demand
Reservation Tips: Book six months ahead; use bearvalleyrv.com for direct reservations
Season Dates: Open year-round
Fills Up Speed: High demand; books often fill quickly
Per Night Cost: RV sites $38-$46+tax; Tent sites $25; Bunkhouse/Wagons $65 (double occupancy/family of 4)
Extra Vehicle Fees: Varies
Passes Accepted: America the Beautiful pass: Not available

Sites & RV fit

Sites Total: 36 RV sites; plus tent sites, cabins, teepees, wagon-cabins
Site Types: RV sites, tent sites, cabins, teepees, wagon-cabins
Site Type Breakdown: 36 RV sites, tent sites, cabins, teepees, wagon-cabins
RV Max Length: 34 ft pull-through
Group Sites Available: 1
Group Site Capacity: Large, flat, open spaces suitable for groups
Hookups: Full hookups (30/50 amp, water, sewer) at RV sites
Site Features: Picnic tables at every site; fire pits at some sites
Ground Type: Gravel
Site Privacy: Large, spacious sites; some privacy provided by bushes

Facilities

Bathroom Types: Flush toilets
Showers Available: 8 hot showers, free for registered guests
Potable Water: Potable water available at RV sites
Dump Station: On-site dump station
Trash Service: Bear-proof dumpsters; guests bring trash to dumpster
Camp Store: Cute little store and general store on-site
Firewood Availability: Firewood available on-site; gathering firewood not permitted
Cell Service: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile have good to excellent coverage
Nearby Facilities: Panguitch (10 miles) for groceries; Bryce Canyon NP nearby; on-site store

Access

Road Type: Wide gravel internal roads
Road Conditions: Generally good
Vehicle Restrictions: Unspecified
Clearance Needed: Sedan friendly
Distance From Entrance: Approximately 40 minutes to Bryce Canyon NP Entrance Station
Nearest Gas Services: Panguitch ~10 miles away
Elevation: Approximately 6,500 feet

Rules & safety

Bear Country: Yes
Food Storage Requirements: Bear safety: standard food storage practices recommended
Fire Restrictions: Fires in approved fire pits; 6 ft clearance; seasonal fire bans common
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Leash
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Alcohol Permitted: 0

What it is like

Onsite Activities: ATV/UTV trails accessible from park; horse corrals; close to Panguitch Lake fishing, shopping, and national parks
Trailheads Nearby: ATV/UTV trails accessible directly from campground
Fishing Details: Panguitch Lake is approximately 20 minutes away
Wildlife Viewing: Bear country presence not specified; typical Utah wildlife nearby
Stargazing Quality: Night sky with a nightly celestial show
Shade Coverage: Lack of shade is a common complaint
Scenic Views: Open fields with surrounding mountains
Noise Level: Generally quiet due to remote location
Best Time To Visit: Varies
Vibe Check: Functional basecamp near Bryce Canyon with open spaces, clean facilities, and easy access to outdoor activities; not a deep forest retreat
Camp Here If Skip If: ✅ BOOK IF: You need full hookups for a large RV and want quick Bryce Canyon access; ❌ SKIP IF: You want dense shade and forest seclusion
Tips Advice: Book well in advance—the site sells out in peak season
Shade is limited; plan for sun and wind protection
Use the on-site dump and bear-proof dumpsters; keep trash contained
Follow quiet hours and fire pit rules; prepare for seasonal bans

More details

Park Area: Bryce Canyon National Park region, Utah
Family Friendly Notes: Family-friendly with large sites and group options; quiet hours apply
Nearby Attractions: Bryce Canyon NP (Entrance ~40 min), Panguitch (10 miles), Panguitch Lake (20 min)
Terrain Type: Mostly flat gravel sites with surrounding mountains and open fields
Temperature Ranges: Varies by season
Snow Season: Varies
Monsoon Season: Varies
Wind Exposure: Varies
Bug Season: Varies
Setup Strategy: Pull-through 34ft x 75ft sites; wide gravel internal roads; sedan-friendly; verify levelness on specific rigs, but many spots are level
Bath Laundry Recon: Shower house: 8 hot showers; free for registered guests; laundry facilities not detailed
Review Summary: Reviews emphasize high demand and the need to book early. Guests praise clean bathrooms, ample hot showers, and direct ATV/UTV trail access, with Panguitch Lake nearby. Shade is limited and some sites aren’t perfectly level, but the space is generous and the location makes Bryce Canyon accessible.