Gateway Town

Hatch

Gateway Town

Tiny outpost 23km west. Gas, food, beds—last supplies before the park.

Quick facts

Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
132
Best Known For
Last gas and supplies before Bryce Canyon entrance
About This Town
Hatch is a tiny working village of 132 people—the last convenient stop for fuel, food, and lodging before Bryce Canyon. Practical and no-frills, it has 4 motels, cafes, and gas pumps to get you resupplied without pretense.

Town overview

Town Type
Supply Depot
Population
132
Best Known For
Last gas and supplies before Bryce Canyon entrance
About This Town
Hatch is a tiny working village of 132 people—the last convenient stop for fuel, food, and lodging before Bryce Canyon. Practical and no-frills, it has 4 motels, cafes, and gas pumps to get you resupplied without pretense.

Park access

Distance From Park
23 km west (approximately 25 minutes by car)

Where to stay & eat

Hotel Count
4
Bnb Count
1
Lodging Variety
Motels
Restaurant Count
4
Restaurant Types
Diners, cafes, and casual steakhouse

Things to do

Breweries Bars
Limited to The Outlaw Saloon; otherwise quiet

Location

Glendale

Rural staging point 47km southwest of Bryce Canyon. One motel, two B&Bs, minimal services.

Henrieville

One B&B, no food—Henrieville's the gateway to Kodachrome Basin on Scenic Byway 12.

Bryce Canyon City

Tiny gateway hamlet 10km north. Last-minute lodging and fuel for park-goers.

Panguitch

County seat with frontier charm. Grab gas and groceries before 9 PM—last real services before Bryce.

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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.