Buy a Digital Pass
Skip the entrance line. Buy your digital pass online—Vehicle $35, Per Person $20, instant access.
Natural Attraction
Your Bryce Canyon entrance begins online: digital passes purchased via Recreation.gov deliver as PDFs to any device, accepted at the entrance station or shuttle stops outside the park. This system eliminates gate-line waits and serves all visitor types equally. Choose your pass: Vehicle ($35, admits up to 15 occupants and grants unlimited shuttle access), Per Person ($20 for cyclists and walk-ins; youth under 15 free), or Motorcycle ($30 for up to 2 motorcycles, 4 total riders). Digital delivery supports park operations while accelerating your entry.
Getting there & parking
- How To Get There
- Purchase at https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74334 in four steps: select your pass type, enter payment information, confirm, and receive your PDF via email. Present the pass at the entrance station near the Visitor Center or at shuttle stops outside the park. Alternatively, purchase in person at the entrance station during business hours. Digital purchases available 24/7, year-round.
- Distance From Entrance
- At the entrance station near the Visitor Center
- Road Type
- Paved
- Parking Availability
- Parking available at entrance station area; fills quickly during peak hours (8am-5pm) in summer and fall foliage seasons.
- Peak Fill Times
- Peak congestion 8am-5pm during summer (June-August) and fall foliage season (September-October)
- GPS Coordinates
- 37.640405, -112.168992
When to go
- Best Time To Visit
- Purchase digitally anytime before arrival to skip gate lines entirely. If buying in person, visit early morning (before 8am) or during shoulder seasons (spring, winter, early fall) to minimize congestion at the entrance station.
- Seasonal Access
- Available year-round. Bryce Canyon operates 24/7, 365 days. Digital passes can be purchased anytime.
- Road Opening Dates
- Open year-round; park entrance accessible 24/7
- Weather Patterns
- Entrance area not affected by extreme weather concerns. Winter snow may close park roads above the entrance but does not prevent digital pass purchases. System operational year-round.
What you will experience
- Attraction Type
- Visitor Service
- Main Features
- Online digital pass purchase system, multiple pass types (Vehicle $35, Motorcycle $30, Per Person $20), instant PDF email delivery, valid at entrance gate and all shuttle stops, supports park infrastructure improvements, no reservations required
- What Youll See
- Digital pass as a PDF on your device or printed copy, the entrance station infrastructure near the Visitor Center, views of the park landscape beyond the gates
Facilities, fees & access
- Entry Fees
- Vehicle $35 (up to 15 occupants, includes unlimited shuttle access); Motorcycle $30 (up to 2 motorcycles, 4 total riders); Per Person $20 (cyclists, walk-ins, shuttle riders; youth under 15 free). America the Beautiful annual pass $80 (valid at all federal recreation sites).
- Permits Required
- No
- Restrooms Available
- Yes
- Picnic Areas
- No
- Water Available
- No
- Cell Service
- Full cellular service at entrance area
- Interpretive Signs
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Entrance station accessible by paved road. Digital pass transactions available online from any device, any location—no vehicle required.
- Accessibility Level
- Drive-up to purchase point; alternatively, fully online from any location
- Nearby Services
- Visitor Center gift shop, restroom facilities, shuttle bus stops, nearby campground facilities, park dining options within the park
- Nearby Facilities
- Visitor Center, restroom facilities, parking, shuttle bus stops, campground entrances
- Family Friendly Notes
- Digital pass purchase is convenient for families of all sizes. Youth under 15 receive free admission when covered by an adult's Per Person pass. Families with vehicles benefit from the Vehicle pass's shuttle access for all occupants.
Safety
- Safety Considerations
- The entrance station area experiences vehicle congestion during peak seasons (summer June-August and fall foliage September-October). Digital pass purchases completed in advance eliminate wait times at the gate. No geological hazards at the service location itself. Gate operations run 24/7.
Nearby
- Nearby Attractions
- Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Bryce Point, Natural Bridge, Rainbow Point, Fairyland Point, Agua Canyon, Inspiration Point
Planning advice
- Tips Advice
- Pre-purchase your digital pass to eliminate entrance lines entirely and reduce peak-hour gate congestion
- Your PDF works on any device—download, screenshot, or print it before you arrive (internet not required at the gate)
- Vehicle passes cover all occupants (up to 15 people) and automatically grant unlimited shuttle access to everyone
- Choose the Per Person pass ($20 per person; youth under 15 free) if arriving by bicycle or hiking in
- Digital passes directly support park maintenance, ranger programs, and visitor facilities
More details
- Park Area
- Main Entrance
- Elevation Feet
- 7890
- Visitor Center Present
- Yes
- Guided Tours Available
- Yes
- Fishing Nearby
- No
- Swimming Allowed
- No
- Boating Allowed
- No
- Climbing Areas
- No
Location
Frequently asked questions
Will my digital pass work at the gate as quickly as a physical pass?
Yes. Present your PDF on your phone or print a copy—staff process digital passes at the same speed as physical passes.
Does a $35 Vehicle pass cover everyone in my vehicle and give them shuttle access?
Yes. A single Vehicle pass admits up to 15 occupants and grants unlimited shuttle access to all of them.
Can I purchase a digital pass the day I arrive, or should I plan ahead?
You can purchase anytime, but buying before arrival lets you skip the entrance line entirely and enter immediately.
What pass type should I get if I'm arriving by bike or hiking into the park?
Choose the Per Person pass ($20 per person; youth under 15 admitted free). It's valid whether you arrive by bicycle, shuttle, or on foot.
Can I print my digital pass, or does it have to be on my phone?
Either works. Your PDF can be printed beforehand or displayed on your device at the gate.
Is the digital pass system available year-round?
Yes. Bryce Canyon is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Purchase digital passes anytime from any device.
Sources
- National Park Service
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.