Bryce Canyon Lodge Historic District

Bryce Canyon Lodge Historic District is a historic district featuring rustic architecture buildings made from local materials that blend with the surrounding red rock formations. The complex includes lodging facilities, dining areas, and direct access to hiking trails and viewpoints along the Rim Trail.

Architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed the lodge and its facilities in 1924 as part of the early tourism development in American national parks. The district was built during the period when national parks were creating their first major visitor infrastructure.

The lodge district shows how the National Park Service and Union Pacific Railroad worked together to build tourism infrastructure in American national parks. This partnership shaped how visitors experienced nature and where they stayed during their trips.

The district sits directly on the canyon rim and provides easy access to hiking trails and viewpoints without long walks from the buildings. The location allows visitors to move freely between the lodging, dining facilities, and natural attractions.

The district preserves five original Deluxe Quadruplex cabins that show how early tourists were housed in the 1920s. These buildings are still in use today, allowing visitors to stay in the same rooms where guests slept over a century ago.

Location: Garfield County

Inception: 1924

Architects: Gilbert Stanley Underwood

Architectural style: rustic architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.62609,-112.16819

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12