Friday, June 11, 2004

Bryce Canyon National Park


Bryce Canyon, UT

Like most National Parks, there are no hookups for trailers here, but the bathrooms are conveniently spaced, clean, and importantly, heated. Bryce is 8000 or 9000 feet above sea level, and our camper's propane heater refused to stay lit at this altitude. We were COLD, COLD, and COLD at night, but very comfortable, cool even, during the day. Our pull-through was right on the road, which was not ideal, but our picnic table and fire ring were on a lower level on the side of the hill. This level was nice and flat, and while it sloped away a bit down the hill, the kids found plenty to explore around the trees down there. Showers and laundry were coin-operated. The camp store the showers attached to was well-stocked with both gifts and necessities. Campground hosts were present, though perhaps not as helpful as they might have been. There was no formal check-in or check-out process. Lots of wildlife - mule deer, prairie dogs, and we also saw many jays, a type of black and blue bird fearless of campers, but not annoying.

Scoring:
Site: 4 (no hookups)
Amenities: 5
Bathrooms: 3 (coin-op shower)
Overall: 12

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