Last updated: October 10, 2024
Thing to Do
Stargazing at Bryce Canyon
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Be sure to always check the Calendar or stop by the Visitor Center to find the programs that will be available during your visit.
Bryce Canyon's high elevation, clean air, and remote location creates some of the darkest skies in the country. In 2019 Bryce Canyon officially gained International Dark Sky status. During a new Moon on a clear weather night, you can see thousands of stars and the spectacular band of the Milky Way Galaxy shooting across the sky. We take pride in our ability to protect the night skies for present and future generations.
Ranger-led telescope programs may be available during your visit depending on the time of year and day of the week, but you can enjoy the dark sky on your own at any time! Learn more about what to look for on our Night Skies page.
Bryce Canyon's high elevation, clean air, and remote location creates some of the darkest skies in the country. In 2019 Bryce Canyon officially gained International Dark Sky status. During a new Moon on a clear weather night, you can see thousands of stars and the spectacular band of the Milky Way Galaxy shooting across the sky. We take pride in our ability to protect the night skies for present and future generations.
Ranger-led telescope programs may be available during your visit depending on the time of year and day of the week, but you can enjoy the dark sky on your own at any time! Learn more about what to look for on our Night Skies page.
Details
Activity
Stargazing
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed on paved surfaces only.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Paria View
Due to Bryce Canyon's high elevation, clean air, and remote location, it has some of the darkest skies in the country. Therefore, almost the entirety of the park provides fantastic stargazing opportunities. Some of our most recommended viewpoints for stargazing are:
If you're interested in night photography and are looking for a trail offering a foreground of hoodoos, we recommend the Queen's Garden or Navajo Trails.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Night
Accessibility Information
Accessibility depends on the location chosen for stargazing. All recommended viewpoints are paved and accessible but be sure to click each location link for more accessibility information.