Visitor Center
Red Canyon Visitor Center
This Forest Service outpost offers a quick orientation to Red Canyon trails and free maps. Indoor restrooms and potable water are available, and cell service can be spotty. Backcountry permits for Bryce Canyon NP are not issued here—visit the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.
Quick facts
- Daily Hours
- Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Seasonal Hours
- Seasonal; closes October 4, 2025; open mid-spring to late fall
- Seasonal Operation
- Mid-spring to late fall
- Phone
- (435) 676-2676
Hours & contact
- Daily Hours
- Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Seasonal Hours
- Seasonal; closes October 4, 2025; open mid-spring to late fall
- Seasonal Operation
- Mid-spring to late fall
- Phone
- (435) 676-2676
- Phone Available
- 0
- Best Contact Method
- In-person at the desk
Services
- Rangers Available
- 1
- Ranger Programs
- Free interpretive programs offered during the summer; times vary
- Free Park Maps
- 1
- Trail Maps
- 1
- Permit Issuance
- Backcountry permits not issued here; Bryce Canyon NP permits issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Permit Types
- Backcountry permits not issued here; Bryce Canyon NP permits issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center
- Backcountry Permits
- 0
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (Indoor)
- Restroom Type
- Flush toilets (Indoor)
- Water Fountain
- 1
- Bookstore
- 1
- Wi-Fi Available
- 0
- Cell Service
- spotty
- Accessibility
- ADA compliant; interpretive trail accessible
- ADA Compliant
- 1
Exhibits & nearby
- Has Exhibits
- 1
- Exhibit Topics
- Local geology, flora, fauna, and history
- Junior Ranger
- 0
Planning advice
- Best For
- Local Red Canyon trail info, maps, and a quick bathroom stop.
- Highlights
- Flush toilets, potable water, trail maps.
- Why Visit
- For maps and orientation before Bryce; quick bathroom stop and local Red Canyon trail info.
- Parking Reality
- Large lot; quiet stop; RV/oversized parking not detailed
- 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.
- Tips Advice
- 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.
More details
- Park Area
- Dixie National Forest, Red Canyon, Utah
- Parking Availability
- Large lot; adequate for a Quiet Stop
- Parking Capacity
- Large lot; adequate for a Quiet Stop
- Parking Notes
- RV/trailer specifics not detailed
- Operating 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
- Seasonal Variations
- Mid-spring to late fall
- Accessibility Features
- ADA compliant; interpretive trail accessible
- Exhibits Displays
- Local geology, flora, fauna, and history
- Has Bookstore
- 1
- Bookstore Operator
- U.S. Forest Service
- Ranger Talks
- 1
- Ranger Talk Schedule
- Free interpretive programs offered during the summer; times vary
- Film Presentations
- 0
- Park Newspapers
- 0
- Safety Info Available
- 0
- Park Maps Available
- 1
- Permit Protocol
- Backcountry permits are issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center; not here
- Climbing Permits
- 0
- Nearest Trailheads
- Pink Ledges, Hoodoo, Birdseye, Golden Wall, Thunder Mountain, Red Canyon Bicycle Trail
- Nearby Facilities
- Gift shop, restrooms, water fountain, interpretive trail
- Notable Features
- Flush toilets, potable water, gift shop, trail maps
- Best Visit Time
- Thu-Sun 10am-3pm; mid-morning is quieter
- Insider Tips
- Forest Service outpost—not the Bryce Canyon NP hub.
- Backcountry permits for Bryce Canyon NP issued at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.
- Cell service can be spotty; download offline maps ahead of time.
- Parking is ample for a Quiet Stop.
- Family Friendly Notes
- Free ranger talks in summer; Junior Ranger book availability unknown
- Current Conditions Info
- Open hours and seasonal status; check official USFS or Visit Utah pages for current conditions
- Recent Updates
- Seasonal: Open mid-spring to late fall; closes Oct 4, 2025
- Stop If Skip If
- Stop here for Red Canyon maps and local trail info; skip if you only need Bryce NP permits
- Review Summary
- Visitors appreciate the quiet, easy-access restrooms and solid trail maps. The location offers a calm orientation before Bryce Canyon, though cell service can be spotty.
Location
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Frequently asked questions
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?
Public WiFi is not listed; cell service is spotty.
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.
When is this center open?
Open Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; seasonal closure October 4, 2025.
Is there a ranger program for kids?
Yes, free interpretive programs for kids and families are offered in the summer.
More at Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center
Backcountry permits, free maps, and the 20-minute film.
Kodachrome Basin State Park Visitor Center
Flush toilets, WiFi, and Junior Ranger badges.
Bryce Wildlife Adventure
Backcountry permits, free Unigrid maps, and the 20-minute Bryce Canyon film.
Cannonville Visitor Center
Restrooms, water, weather, and maps—start here.
Visitor Center
A/C, bathrooms, and the park film all in one stop. Open daily year-round.
Recommended gear for Bryce Canyon National Park
Sources
- usda.gov
- brycecanyoncountry.com
- rubysinn.com
- wanderlog.com
- visitutah.com
- flaminggorgecountry.com
- travelinusa.us
- National Park Service
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated February 2026. Report an issue.