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Red Canyon Visitor Center - Maps | Bryce Canyon National Park

Q: What can I do at Red Canyon Visitor Center?

Get free Unigrid maps, local trail information, water and restrooms, and check trail options before you head into Bryce Canyon.

Q: When is this center open?

Open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; seasonal closure October 4, 2025.

Q: Is there a ranger program for kids?

Yes, free interpretive programs for kids and families are offered in the summer.

Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

(435) 676-2676

Highlights

Flush toilets, potable water, trail maps.

Accessible

Yes

Overview

Stop If / Skip If

Stop here for Red Canyon maps and local trail info; skip if you only need Bryce NP permits

Why Visit

For maps and orientation before Bryce; quick bathroom stop and local Red Canyon trail info.

Highlights

Best For

Local Red Canyon trail info, maps, and a quick bathroom stop.

Highlights

Flush toilets, potable water, trail maps.

Hours

Parking Reality

Large lot; quiet stop; RV/oversized parking not detailed

Permit Protocol

Backcountry permits are issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center; not here

Facility Intel

Flush toilets indoors; potable water; spotty cell service; gift shop with maps

Best Time to Visit

Thu-Sun, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; mid-morning tends to be quieter.

Seasonal Variations

Mid-spring to late fall

Tips

Backcountry permits not issued here—Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.
Free Unigrid maps available; topo maps may be in the gift shop.
Cell service spotty; download offline maps before you go.
Parking is ample for a Quiet Stop.

Contact

Phone

(435) 676-2676

Details

Amenities

Restrooms: Flush toilets (Indoor)
Bookstore
Park Maps Available

Services & Programs

Exhibits & Displays: Local geology, flora, fauna, and history
Ranger Programs: Free interpretive programs offered during the summer; times vary
Interpretive Films
Permits: Backcountry permits not issued here; Bryce Canyon NP permits issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center

Accessibility

ADA compliant; interpretive trail accessible

Getting There

Parking: Large lot; adequate for a Quiet Stop

FAQs

Do you issue Bryce Canyon NP backcountry permits here?

No—backcountry permits are not issued at this center; go to Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.

Is WiFi available?

What can I do at Red Canyon Visitor Center?

When is this center open?

Is there a ranger program for kids?

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