Openings · last 7 days
11
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234079
When Sunset Campground (UT) reopens
Sunset Campground (UT)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
618
Openings · last 90 days
2,422
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dMonday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 582 of 2,422 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (24.0%), with Wednesday (337) and Saturday (316) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 16:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 892 of 2,422 detected openings (36.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 10–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| A231 | 43 | 1.8% |
| A233 | 42 | 1.7% |
| A230 | 40 | 1.7% |
| A227 | 39 | 1.6% |
| A236 | 39 | 1.6% |
Site A231 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 43. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 101 monitored sites
Of the 17,751 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 834 closed · 15,908 unavailable (cause unspecified) · 1,009 not yet released.
No online availability right now
Of the 17,751 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 834 closed · 15,908 unavailable (cause unspecified) · 1,009 not yet released. A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 17,751
Of the 17,751 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 834 closed · 15,908 unavailable (cause unspecified) · 1,009 not yet released.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 97 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Sunset Campground (UT)
Overview
Sunset Campground is located in beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the Colorado Plateau, Bryce Canyon is the ultimate camping destination.
Situated at an elevation of about 8,000 feet (2438 m), the campground is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the park's Visitor Center. Famed Sunrise and Sunset Points are nearby at the heart of the magnificent geologic wonder of Bryce Amphitheater, where hiking and photography opportunities are plentiful.
Recreation
Bryce Canyon offers several Hiking trails for day-hiking, many of which are inter-connected. Single trails range from easy to strenuous, and from less than a mile in length up to 11 miles (18 km). The most popular hikes are combinations of two or three trails.
Bryce Amphitheater has spectacular rock formations and sweeping views, providing excellent photography opportunities. The Bryce Canyon Shuttle, which runs from May to September, makes several stops throughout the park, giving visitors easy access to its most popular trailheads and viewpoints.
Astronomers love visiting Bryce Canyon, where 7,500 stars are visible on a moonless night. An Annual Astronomy Festival is held each June, and the park offers Astronomy and Night Sky Programs are offered more than 100 nights throughout the year. Guided full moon hikes are also a fun way to experience the park at night.
Facilities
Sunset Campground is a very popular site with gravel parking spurs, flush toilets and drinking water. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are also provided.
During the summer months, laundry and shower facilities are available at the general store nearby. The convenient Bryce Canyon Park Shuttle makes a stop at the campground's entrance. This site is the closest in the park to many popular hiking trails, which begin and end at Sunset Point.
Natural Features
A ponderosa pine forest towers over Sunset Campground, offering equal parts sun and shade. The site is situated in a gently rolling landscape dotted with shrubs and summer wildflowers.
Nearby Attractions
The Colorado Plateau contains a multitude of awe-inspiring landscapes and Bryce Canyon lies very close to many of them, including Red Canyon, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Panguitch Lake, Boulder Mountain, Calf Creek Recreation Area, Capitol Reef National Park, Zion National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. Driving along Scenic Byway 12 is a must-do for its red rock canyons and jaw-dropping views.
101 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups97 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From Highway 89 approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Panguitch, Utah, travel east on Highway 12 for about 14 miles (22.5 km). Turn south on Highway 63 to the main entrance of Bryce Canyon National Park. Sunset Campground is on the west (right) side of the road approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) past the Visitor Center.
P.O. Box 640201 Bryce Canyon, Bryce, UT 84764435-834-5322
CampingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsOther Recreation Concession SiteVisitor CenterWildlife ViewingWinter Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234079 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sunset Campground (UT)?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 17,751 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Sunset Campground (UT). That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2,422 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 17:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sunset Campground (UT)?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings at Sunset Campground (UT) in the last 7 days, 618 over 30 days and 2,422 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Sunset Campground (UT)?
Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 582 of 2,422 (24%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Sunset Campground (UT) fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 97 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 90 of those 97 sites have a recorded maximum length and 7 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Sunset Campground (UT)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 10-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does Sunset Campground (UT) have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 17,751 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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