Before we get started, let me be clear about one thing: I love national parks. Deeply. Enthusiastically. Possibly too much. And yes — Bryce Canyon National Park is absolutely one of them.
The reviews, however, tell a very different story.
Somewhere between the hoodoos and the overlook railings, a handful of visitors left Bryce Canyon feeling disappointed, confused, and motivated enough to open Yelp or TripAdvisor and award it a very confident one star.
Instead of questioning their expectations (or planning choices), they chose to document their outrage for the rest of us to enjoy.
So I did what any national-park-loving, curiosity-driven person would do:
I went down the rabbit hole of Bryce Canyon’s worst reviews and pulled together the most ridiculous, dramatic, and unintentionally funny ones I could find.
This post is not about proving anyone wrong.
It’s about reading them with a raised eyebrow.
And maybe learning something useful along the way.
If you love national parks, this will be entertaining.
If you’re planning a trip to Bryce Canyon, it will be illuminating.
And if you’ve ever wondered how a place this beautiful can inspire so much outrage — keep reading.
Hilarious Bad Bryce Canyon National Park Reviews
I’ve been to 100’s of National Parks across the country and this by far is one of the most boring parks to visit.
Yelp
Ok to see but does not Compare to all the other Utah National Parks. Only come here if your passing by.
TripAdvisor
I think it looks like an alien landscape and is super cool. But I guess my super cool is another person’s boring.
As I approached the trails I saw a sign that states pets are not allowed on the trails. Well, I brought my Husky on this trip. So I guess I don’t get to enjoy this park.
Yelp
Bryce was my least favourite and a bit overrated! You get some nice views from Bryce/Inspiration Point but otherwise there’s not an awful lot to it. The walks are a bit mediocre and not all that scenic.. good for an afternoon or morning but not worth the entrance fee.
TripAdvisor
I’m not sure how this is not scenic!
Whilst the first sight of the hoodoos was impressive, most of the views afterwards just seemed to be “same hoodoos, slightly different angle“.
TripAdvisor
There are lots of hoodoos, that’s true.
I’m sure it would’ve been a beautiful place to see however the park rangers were no help at all. … We didn’t even get to find the trail that leads to the amphitheater. Me and a bunch of other cars were driving around confused. I’m disappointed to say the least.
Yelp
This is a shame. The amphitheater is worth the effort it takes to find it (and it’s kind of hard to miss!)
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About the Author
James Ian is a national park, camping and hiking expert.
He has dedicated his life to travel, visiting more than 80 countries, all 7 continents and most of the national parks in the United States. With over 35 years experience in the travel industry, James has worked on cruise ships, at resorts and hotels, and as a travel planner who’s helped hundreds of people plan successful trips to US national parks.
Based on his experience visiting our national parks multiple times, in-depth research and expertise as a travel planner, James has published detailed itineraries for many of the major national parks in the US. These itineraries, as well as in-depth park guides, and other resources will help you have your own incredible trip to US national parks without stress and hassle.
As a national park expert, James has contributed to many publications, including USA Today, Newsweek, Time Business News, Savoteur, Best Trip, and Wired.