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Bryce Canyon in April

April is a busy time to visit Bryce Canyon — busier than March, quieter than May.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 64% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical April visits vs. the year

April (typical)212,372
Peak — September333,064
Quietest — January33,868

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

April weather

Avg high
54°F
Avg low
29°F
Precipitation
0.8"
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Daylight
13.2h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BRYCE CANYON NP HQRS, UT US

What's open

Bryce Canyon in April: access

Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Seasonal closures may apply:

  • Information

    Temporary Wall Street Closures

    Beginning Monday June 15, the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop will be closed Monday - Thursday from 6 AM to 12 Noon for critical trail stabilization work. The Two Bridges side of the Navajo Loop will remain open. This work will continue through the 2026 season.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Information

    Temporary Wall Street Closures

    Beginning Monday June 15, the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop will be closed Monday - Thursday from 6 AM to 12 Noon for critical trail stabilization work. The Two Bridges side of the Navajo Loop will remain open. This work will continue through the 2026 season.

  • Danger

    Campfires, charcoal fires, or other open fires are not allowed

    As of Friday June 26, Bryce Canyon is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using of open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in park campgrounds. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is not permitted, except inside an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks are never permitted at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Bryce Canyon crowds across the year

JanFebMar7AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in April

FAQ

Bryce Canyon in April

How busy is Bryce Canyon in April?

April rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Bryce Canyon National Park — about 64% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 212,372.

What is the weather like at Bryce Canyon in April?

In April, Bryce Canyon averages a high of 54°F and a low of 29°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.