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Accessibility National parks are set aside for the enjoyment of all. Because of the rugged nature of many of the nation's treasures, it has been difficult to provide access for everyone who might have special needs. The National park Service has been making strides to furnish facilities that allow everyone the opportunity to enjy the beauties of the great outdoors. Visitors will find that this is true at Bryce Canyon as well. Some of the steps to insure accessibility include: If you have any questions about accessible facilities withiin the park, pleast contact the visitor center which can also provide temporary parking permits if necessary.
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Bicycles | Bicycles are restricted to paved roadways. Information on mountain biking opportunities outside of the park may be obtained by writing or calling the Garfield County Travel Council, PO Box 200, Panguitch, Utah 84759 (800) 444-6689
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Camping | North and Sunset Campgrounds have a total of 216 sites, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is $10 a night per site. One group campsite is available by reservation only. No hookups are provided, but a fee-for-use sanitary dump station is available seasonally near North Campground. For more information on Camping in areas surrounding Bryce Canyon National Park, click here.
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Pets | Pets are not recommended in the park. If you must bring your pets with you, be aware that they must be on a leash and under control at all times, they are not permitted on park trails, and there are no kennel services within 80 miles of the park.
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Food Service | The restaurant at Bryce Canyon Lodge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The General Store, located near Sunrise Point parking area, has groceries, quick meals, film and camper supplies. For more information on restaurants in areas surrounding Bryce Canyon National Park, click here.
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Information | Bryce Canyon's visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended hours during the spring, summer and fall. Park information, exhibits, publications, a slide program, backcountry permits, first aid and lost-and-found services are available here.
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Lodging | Bryce Canyon Lodge has 114 rooms including suites, motel rooms and cabins. For lodging reservations, write to: Amfac Parks and Resorts, Ince., 4001 East Cliff Ave., Suite 600 Aurora, CO 80014 (303) 297-2757 The lodge has a restaurant, gift shop and post office. For more information on lodging in areas surrounding Bryce Canyon National Park, click here.
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Picnic Areas, Drinking water, Restrooms | Picnic tables, water and restrooms are available at Sunset Point, Yovimpa Point and the south end of North Campground. Picnic tables are also located along the road to Rainbow Point, but these offer no other amenities. |
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Weather Parameters
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Month
| J
| F
| M
| A
| M
| J
| J
| A
| S
| O
| N
| D
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TEMPERATURE
| Normal Daily Maximum
| 39
| 41
| 46
| 56
| 66
| 76
| 83
| 80
| 74
| 63
| 51
| 42
| Normal Daily Minimum
| 9
| 13
| 17
| 25
| 31
| 38
| 47
| 45
| 37
| 29
| 19
| 11
| Extreme High
| 62
| 66
| 76
| 82
| 89
| 96
| 97
| 94
| 91
| 85
| 75
| 67
| Extreme Low
| -30
| -29
| -13
| -5
| 5
| 20
| 25
| 23
| 17
| -2
| -20
| -23
| Days below 32 degrees
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 1
| 4
| 2
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| Days Above 90 degrees
| 31
| 28
| 31
| 27
| 20
| 6
| 0
| 1
| 9
| 22
| 29
| 31
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PRECIPITATION
| Normal
| 1.7
| 1.4
| 1.4
| 1.2
| 0.8
| 0.6
| 1.4
| 2.2
| 1.4
| 1.4
| 1.2
| 1.6
| Maximum
| 9.2
| 6.8
| 3.6
| 3.8
| 2.3
| 2.7
| 3.8
| 4.8
| 4.2
| 4.5
| 5.4
| 6.2
| Maximum 24 hr. Precipitation
| 2.3
| 1.5
| 1.1
| 1.8
| 1.2
| 1.7
| 1.8
| 3.8
| 3.4
| 1.7
| 1.5
| 3.2
| Maximum Snowfall
| 63
| 75
| 75
| 62
| 18
| 6
| T
| T
| 4
| 22
| 22
| 49
| Days with Measurable Precip.
| 7
| 7
| 8
| 6
| 5
| 3
| 5
| 6
| 4
| 4
| 5
| 6
| Average No. Thunderstorms
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 1
| 5
| 6
| 14
| 19
| 7
| 2
| 0
| 0
| SUNSHINE/CLOUDINESS
| No. Clear Days
| 9
| 7
| 9
| 10
| 12
| 17
| 16
| 16
| 18
| 17
| 11
| 10
| No. Partly Cloudy Days
| 8
| 8
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 8
| 10
| 10
| 8
| 7
| 8
| 8
| No. Cloudy Days
| 14
| 13
| 14
| 11
| 9
| 5
| 5
| 5
| 4
| 7
| 11
| 13
| %Possible Sunshine
| 56
| 64
| 60
| 68
| 74
| 83
| 77
| 79
| 80
| 75
| 63
| 60
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