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Sunset Point Stargazing Viewpoint

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

Wait for clearer skies. Avoid a rushed trip.

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Sunset 19:34Astronomical dark 21:02Sunrise 07:12

60Sky conditions only

Excellent↗

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

37% · Below horizon

37%

Fair

Cloud

50%

Wind 16.4 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

18%

Visibility 12 km

Poor

Humidity

95% · 11°C

Visibility 12 km

Hourly sky conditions

Wed, Sep 16

Status source expired

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