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Sunset Point Stargazing Viewpoint

An NPS-recommended paved Bryce Canyon stargazing viewpoint with a 24-hour parking area.

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Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 20:47Astronomical dark 22:35Sunrise 06:23

98Excellent

Excellent↗

Moon for the selected night

First quarter

41% · Below horizon

41%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 11.8 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 27 km

Fair

Humidity

64% · 14°C

Visibility 27 km

Hourly sky conditions

Sun, Jul 19

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Checks before departure

This page covers the parking area and paved viewpoint only. Snow can temporarily close roads, and a viewpoint recommendation does not establish night-trail safety.

Current access notices

The selected surface is parking and the paved viewpoint; night trails are outside this recommendation.

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Opening window: The park and Sunset Point parking are normally open 24 hours year-round, subject to temporary snow and safety closures.
Reservation: No reservation is represented for self-guided viewing; ranger programs and full-moon hikes have separate schedules or tickets.
Transport: Use Sunset Point parking and stay on the paved viewing surface covered by this page.
Road and arrival: Current NPS main park road and UDOT approach status is required, especially during winter storms.
Facilities: 24-hour parking area · Restrooms · Paved accessible viewpoint
Protected-area rules: The route does not recommend descending Navajo Loop, Queen's Garden, or another trail at night.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: America/Denver
Forecast and viewing coordinates: 37.62374, -112.16707
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced