Discover Cooler Days and Safe Summer Adventures at Bryce Canyon National Park

Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy sweeping views of the park's remarkable geodiversity while taking advantage of cooler temperatures at overlooks that sit near 8,000 feet. When surrounding areas reach triple-digit heat, many of the park's viewpoints can be up to 20 degrees cooler, offering an appealing retreat for those seeking fresh air and dramatic scenery.

"Bryce Canyon National Park's overlooks offer views of some of the most exquisite formations," said Allana Olbrich, Superintendent of Bryce Canyon National Park. "We want to help visitors enjoy their experience and take home memories that last a lifetime.

We also want to help them do so safely, and having good information and awareness of the conditions they may encounter in these natural environments can make all the difference in creating those lasting memories."

As August and September bring monsoon conditions to the Southwest, the National Park Service encourages visitors to stay alert. Rapid weather shifts - from clear mornings to intense afternoon thunderstorms - can reshape the landscape and introduce serious hazards, including flash floods, debris-laden waterfalls, trail washouts, and periodic rockfall. The NPS urges all visitors to remain informed, monitor weather forecasts, and be prepared for sudden changes.

The park offers a variety of free, weather-independent programs, including ranger talks, evening programs, and Junior Ranger activities, that allow visitors to continue enjoying the park even when storms move in. Visitors are responsible for their own safety and should check forecasts and flash-flood potential before entering any canyon.

To support a safe and enjoyable experience, the National Park Service encourages visitors to stay informed, remain aware of changing conditions, and adapt plans as needed.

Stay Informed
• Check the National Weather Service forecast for Bryce Canyon before you begin your trip.
• Review Bryce Canyon National Park's current conditions and alerts.
• Prepare your group by learning more about how to stay safe in Bryce Canyon.

Be Alert
• Weather in the park can shift quickly. Stay aware of changing conditions both near and upstream from your location.
• Flash floods are a serious hazard. Monitor National Weather Service flash flood watches and warnings, and follow all closures. Never enter flooded areas or bypass closures.
• Rainstorms may produce, trail washouts, waterfalls, and debris flows; rockfall is a natural part of the canyon's geologic evolution. Enjoy these features from a safe distance.

Adapt Plans to Support a Safe Visit
• Build flexibility into your itinerary and prepare fun alternative activities in Bryce Canyon.
• Bryce Canyon offers many options during changing weather-explore the Visitor Center Museum, enjoy Ranger programs, or take part in the Junior Ranger experience.