Bryce Canyon is easily one of the most photogenic national parks in the U.S. From sweeping overlooks to its signature hoodoos, this is a place where light constantly shifts, colors deepen by the hour, and every turn feels otherworldly.
Carved into a high-elevation plateau, Bryce’s natural amphitheater is filled with thousands of spire-like rock towers rising from the canyon floor. As the sun moves across the sky, shadows stretch, and colors change before your eyes, from soft morning pastels to shadowy contrast at midday and fiery hues at golden hour.
If you’re planning your shots or just want to experience the park at its most breathtaking, these are the top photo spots in Bryce Canyon to add to your list.
Bryce Canyon Amphitheater Rim
For panoramic views, the Bryce Canyon Amphitheater Rim is unmatched. From the rim, you can capture the scale of the park’s natural amphitheater, home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos.
The Rim Trail runs 5.5 miles one way and connects many of the park’s most iconic viewpoints, making it one of the most picturesque and accessible hikes in Bryce Canyon. It’s perfect for photographers looking to capture big views from varied perspectives. You can start at one overlook and easily make your way to several of the photo spots on this list.
Sunrise Point
If you’re chasing morning light, Sunrise Point is your spot. Located near the park’s main visitor entrance, it’s a natural choice for an early photo session. As the sun rises, light washes over the hoodoos, bringing out softer tones and subtle color shifts. It’s a peaceful time to shoot, with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, it’s perfect for capturing Bryce Canyon at its most serene.
Sunset Point
Just down the road (or trail) from Sunrise Point, Sunset Point offers more sweeping views of the main amphitheater but from a different perspective. From here, you’ll get one of Bryce Canyon’s most iconic shots: Thor’s Hammer, the park’s most famous hoodoo.
Pro tip: Despite its name, Sunset Point is one of the best spots in the park for sunrise, when light pours into the canyon and illuminates the rock formations. It’s a must-stop whether you’re shooting early or late in the day.
Inspiration Point
From Sunset Point, continue along the Rim Trail to Inspiration Point for elevated views over the maze of crimson-colored hoodoos below. This overlook gives you a sense of the canyon’s depth, with inspiring views stretching to the horizon. The higher vantage point makes it especially rewarding for wide-angle shots and layered compositions.
Bryce Point
If there’s one overlook that feels like the crown jewel, it’s Bryce Point. Sitting at roughly 8,300 feet, this viewpoint delivers panoramic views of the entire canyon bowl. Bryce Point is incredible at sunrise, when the amphitheater floods with light below. From here, you get some of the most expansive views in the park, a hoodoo-filled red-rock landscape that seems to go on forever.
Thor’s Hammer
For a closer look at Thor’s Hammer, head down into the canyon on the Navajo Loop. Photographing from below offers a completely different vantage point for upward-looking shots that emphasize scale, height, and the narrow passages between hoodoos.
Fairyland Point
For some contrast, Fairyland Point offers greenery among the hoodoos. This area offers a quieter, slightly different feel. Trees and shrubs soften the red rock scenery, adding contrast to your photos. As the final stop along the Rim Trail, it’s a great option for photographers looking to add variety beyond the main amphitheater views.
Natural Bridge
For a change of scenery, head to Natural Bridge along the Southern Scenic Drive, about 13 miles from the park entrance. The glowing orange rock arch is easily accessible from the parking area with a big visual payoff. Framed by surrounding forest, Natural Bridge offers a glimpse into a different side of Bryce’s landscape.
Wall Street
To shift your perspective, descend into the canyon for upward-looking shots. Wall Street is Bryce Canyon’s only slot canyon, with towering walls that rise dramatically above you. It’s reachable from both the Navajo Loop (from the top) and the Queens Garden Trail (from the bottom), and it’s one of the most visually unique places in the park, especially when light filters down between the narrow canyon walls.
Red Canyon
Located just outside Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon is a beautiful dog-friendly park. Trails like Birdseye and Pink Ledges offer striking red rock views similar to those found in Bryce Canyon.
If you’re wondering if dogs are allowed in Bryce Canyon National Park, the answer is yes, but with limitations. Leashed dogs are allowed near parking lots and along the scenic drive, but they’re not permitted in the Amphitheater or on hiking trails. That leaves room for a few photo opps, but if you want to hike together, Red Canyon is the better choice. For more ideas, explore our guide to things to do around Bryce Canyon with dogs.
Even better, Under Canvas Bryce Canyon offers dog-friendly stays because dogs love glamping, too.
Photoworthy Bryce Canyon Adventures
Beyond the overlooks, Bryce Canyon offers memorable (and photogenic) ways to explore. Consider adding these adventures to your stay:
Sightseeing Tour of Bryce Canyon National Park
Sit back and enjoy a private drive through Bryce Canyon with an expert guide. With stops at breathtaking viewpoints and a drive on the picturesque Red Canyon Highway, this tour combines Bryce’s beauty with the ease of letting someone else do the driving (and take photos of you and your crew).
Horseback Ride in Cave Lakes Canyon
Saddle up for a 1.5-hour horseback ride through the awe-inspiring Cave Lakes Canyon, tucked between Bryce and Zion national parks, for one of the most photogenic ways to experience the American Southwest.
Fly Fishing in Cave Lakes Canyon
Between Zion and Bryce Canyon, Cave Lakes Canyon offers an incredible high-desert fly fishing experience. This adventure explores a privately owned canyon filled with spring-fed ponds and hidden cave lakes surrounded by rugged Utah scenery.
UTV Tour in Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon
Buckle up for a high-octane guided UTV ride through towering sand dunes and rugged terrain to reach Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon, one of Southern Utah’s most striking hidden gems with plenty of slot canyon photo opps.
Guided Hiking in Bryce Canyon
Explore Bryce Canyon’s hoodoo-filled landscape on an interpretive guided hike. With 360-degree views and the chance to spot antelope in the surrounding grasslands, this experience delivers both insight and unforgettable photos.
Via Ferrata
This private, expertly guided adventure combines a technical slot-canyon descent with hiking, scrambling, rappelling, and a via ferrata exit for an off-trail experience.
Stargazing Near Bryce Canyon
Stick around after dark for celestial photography. Bryce Canyon is a wonder for stargazers and astrophotographers alike. From Milky Way shots to night-sky viewing, these are some of the best places for stargazing in Bryce Canyon.
Where to Stay Near Bryce Canyon
Under Canvas Bryce Canyon is a DarkSky-certified resort located just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park. Set on 700 acres of high-alpine juniper forest, it offers upscale, safari-inspired glamping with easy access to the park. With average daytime temperatures in the 70s and 80s, Under Canvas Bryce Canyon is the perfect place to get outside together from morning until night. After a day of exploring, unwind with thoughtful amenities including king-size beds with luxe linens, outdoor dining, camp programming, and nightly s’mores beneath the stars. Plan your visit and pack what you need to experience the magic of Bryce Canyon.
And if Bryce is on your itinerary, Zion National Park is just 1.5 hours away, making it easy (and highly recommended) to visit both on the same trip.