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Sunset Point Stargazing Viewpoint

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

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyRecommendation paused

Sunset 17:26Astronomical dark 18:55Sunrise 06:58

91Sky conditions only

Excellent↗

Moon for the selected night

Waning crescent

16% · Below horizon

16%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 15.2 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 16 km

Poor

Humidity

86% · 0°C

Visibility 16 km

Hourly sky conditions

Wed, Nov 4

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