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Major city · United States

Panguitch

Stay 1–2 nights as a Bryce Canyon base, not a destination: 37 km (23 mi) to the park gate, motels on Main Street, no sights beyond downtown.

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Panguitch is a small Mormon-founded town of about 1,600 people on US-89 in Utah's Canyon Country, 37 km from Bryce Canyon National Park. It works as a cheaper, quieter bed base for Bryce and the Grand Circle than the park lodges or Bryce Canyon City. Downtown is one preserved frontier block; the rest is motels, a grocery store and a grid of streets. Two nights covers Bryce properly; one night is enough if you are only passing through.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon storms, afternoon heat), Dec–Mar (cold, many motels quiet)
Airports
LAS · SLC · CDC
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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Emergency numbers for Panguitch911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Garfield County Sheriff (non-emergency)435-676-2678

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Panguitch, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
  • Budget bedFamily room or cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bryce Canyon National Park baseUS-89 Grand Circle stopDowntown frontier architectureDixie National Forest and Panguitch Lake
Airports
LAS Harry Reid International (Las Vegas) (About 4 h drive via I-15 and UT-20/UT-89; the usual rental-car gateway) · SLC Salt Lake City International (About 4 h drive via I-15 south to Beaver, then UT-20 east and US-89 south) · CDC Cedar City Regional (About 1 h 30 min drive; small airport with limited flights, check schedules)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Panguitch: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−11°C (12°F)

5 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−9°C (16°F)

5 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

−5°C (23°F)

6 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

−2°C (28°F)

5 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

2°C (36°F)

5 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

6°C (43°F)

4 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

5°C (41°F)

6 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

−1°C (30°F)

5 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

−6°C (21°F)

4 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−11°C (12°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. The town is a simple grid: Main Street runs north–south and carries US-89, Center Street runs east–west. Everything in town is a 5–15 minute walk from the motel strip. Bryce Canyon is 37 km south on US-89 then UT-63; there is no useful public transport to the park.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bryce Canyon National Park

go

Door to door: About 35–45 min

Drive US-89 south then UT-63 east to the park entrance

Sunrise and Sunset points on the rim; the Navajo Loop and Queens Garden trail is the standard half-day walk. Arrive before 09:00 in summer for parking.

Red Canyon (Dixie National Forest)

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive US-89 south about 20 km (12 mi)

Free arch-lined canyon on the way to Bryce; short trails from the visitor centre.

Panguitch Lake

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive UT-143 southwest into Dixie National Forest

Trout fishing and forest lodging; the road climbs and can hold snow into May.

Cedar Breaks National Monument

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive UT-143 west over the Markagunt Plateau

UT-143 closes with snow, usually Nov–May: check road status before setting out.

Zion National Park

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Drive US-89 south to UT-9 west

Doable as a long day, but Zion deserves its own night; the shuttle is mandatory in season.

Kanab

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Drive US-89 south

Base for Vermilion Cliffs and the north rim; useful next stop on the Grand Circle.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Main Street (US-89) motel strip

Most motels sit on North Main; walkable to dinner and the grocery store. Book ahead May–Sep.

Center Street east of Main

Chain motel and a few newer rooms; quieter, still a short walk to downtown.

Bryce Canyon City / park lodges

Closer to the rim but pricier and books out months ahead; use Panguitch as the fallback.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–190 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 2 nights × US$150US$300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$130US$520
Rental car, one day, midsize1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Fuel, Panguitch–Bryce Canyon return1 × US$12 · checkUS$12
Bryce Canyon entry, one private vehicle1 × US$35 · checkUS$35
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$97
Trip total≈ US$266 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,064

2026 estimate in US dollars; park entry and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Diner breakfast$10–16
Burger or barbecue plate$14–24
Grocery run for two days$40–70
Motel room, summer weekendRates spike May–Sep and around Bryce Canyon events.$150–260
Fuel, per US galloncheck$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low-crime small town; the real risks are driving (wildlife at dusk, winter ice on UT-143), summer monsoon flash floods and altitude plus cold mornings. Keep water in the car and tell someone your route off US-89.
  • No public transport to Bryce Canyon: without a car you are stuck.
  • Summer monsoon storms hit Jul–Sep with flash-flood risk in slot canyons and on dirt roads.
  • Altitude is about 2,000 m: mornings are cold year-round, even in July.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the drive to Bryce and in Dixie National Forest.
  • Many restaurants close on Sunday and shut early in winter: check before you arrive.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Garfield County Sheriff (non-emergency)
435-676-2678

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Garfield County Sheriff (non-emergency)435-676-2678

Embassy

No consulates in Panguitch; nearest consular offices are in Salt Lake City (check the address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bryce Canyon entry, private vehicle: about $35 for 7 days (check)
  • Panguitch → Bryce Canyon drive: 37 km (23 mi), about 35–45 min
  • Panguitch → Las Vegas drive: about 4 h via I-15 (check)

Say or show

  • Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
  • Is the park road open? — Is the park road open?
  • A table for two, please — A table for two, please
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • How far is Bryce Canyon? — How far is Bryce Canyon?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Panguitch. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon storms, afternoon heat), Dec–Mar (cold, many motels quiet) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LAS and SLC: last sensible departure times, rental-car desk hours, overnight rung in Beaver or Cedar City.
  2. Walking cluster around Main and Center with verified dinner cutoffs, Sunday closures and winter hours.
  3. Place pages with verified entry fees and shuttle rules for Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon and Cedar Breaks.
  4. Monsoon and snow-closure fixtures so the Bryce and UT-143 legs can go green or red by month.

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