Buy a Digital Pass

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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.

Access & viewing

GPS Coordinates: 37.640405, -112.168992
Accessibility: Entrance station accessible by paved road. Digital pass transactions available online from any device, any location—no vehicle required.

Conditions & safety

Permits Required: 0

Planning advice

Nearby Attractions: Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Bryce Point, Natural Bridge, Rainbow Point, Fairyland Point, Agua Canyon, Inspiration Point
Nearby Facilities: Visitor Center, restroom facilities, parking, shuttle bus stops, campground entrances
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.
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
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.
Attraction Type: Visitor Service
Elevation Feet: 7890
Distance From Entrance: At the entrance station near the Visitor Center
Accessibility Level: Drive-up to purchase point; alternatively, fully online from any location
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.
Parking Availability: Parking available at entrance station area; fills quickly during peak hours (8am-5pm) in summer and fall foliage seasons.
Road Type: Paved
Seasonal Access: Available year-round. Bryce Canyon operates 24/7, 365 days. Digital passes can be purchased anytime.
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).
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
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.
Visitor Center Present: 1
Restrooms Available: 1
Picnic Areas: 0
Interpretive Signs: 1
Cell Service: Full cellular service at entrance area
Water Available: 0
Guided Tours Available: 1
Nearby Services: Visitor Center gift shop, restroom facilities, shuttle bus stops, nearby campground facilities, park dining options within the park
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.
Peak Fill Times: Peak congestion 8am-5pm during summer (June-August) and fall foliage season (September-October)
Fishing Nearby: 0
Swimming Allowed: 0
Boating Allowed: 0
Climbing Areas: 0