Fly-and-drive RV road trip · round trip from LAS
Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce Canyon RV Road Trip
Up I-15 from Las Vegas to Zion's canyon walls, then over to Bryce Canyon's hoodoos, and back to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas to Zion by RV is about 170 miles and about 3½ hours of driving via Bunkerville, Hurricane. This round trip covers 526 miles in 5 nights (6 days): Zion National Park (2 nights), then Bryce Canyon (2 nights), then back to Las Vegas. Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. In season now · best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
At a glance
- Trip length
- 5 nights · 6 days
- Route
- Las Vegas → Zion National Park → Bryce Canyon → Las Vegas · 526 mi · about 11½ hours driving
- Longest driving day
- About 5½ hours
- Arrive and depart
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
- RV pickup and return
- Las Vegas area (rental listings around Las Vegas)
- Overnights
- Zion National Park → Bryce Canyon → Las Vegas (near the airport and RV return)
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Customize a suggested itinerary. RV rentals, campgrounds, and activities are booked separately with providers. Airports are planning reference points; flights are arranged separately.
Route map and itinerary
Day by day
Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas and pick up your RV
Experience
Land at LAS, get to your rental location (some owners offer airport pickup or delivery; otherwise allow for a taxi or rideshare), do the walkthrough and orientation, and stock up on groceries, water and propane before you leave town.
Getting there
After pickup: about 3½ hours · 170 mi to Zion National Park. Keep the first afternoon short; you're learning the vehicle.
Your stay: 2 nights (check out Day 3)
Inside the parkSouth Campground (Ut)Springdale, UT · inside the park · 4.0★ (1016)Why stay here: Inside the park, so no daily drive to the entrance; lists RV sites up to 60 ft; 4.0★ from 1,016 reviews.Change or extend: Add a night here in the plannerCompare 3 other campgrounds
- Inside the parkWatchman CampgroundSpringdale, UT · inside the park · 5.0★ (4758)Site length not listed: ask the campground
- Inside the parkLava Point CampgroundSpringdale, UT · inside the park · 5.0★ (46)Lists sites up to 19 ft; confirm your site fits
- Nearby alternativeZion Glamping AdventuresHildale, UT · about 25 min to Zion National Park (estimate)Lists sites up to 40 ft; confirm your site fits
Getting around Zion National Park
From South Campground (Ut): you're inside the park.
Driving the RV- In shuttle season (usually March to November and late December) Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is closed to private vehicles, including RVs: you ride the free shuttle into the canyon.
- Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
Shuttles- Zion Canyon Shuttle (free, NPS): Runs from the Visitor Center up Zion Canyon Scenic Drive. Watchman and South campgrounds are a short walk from the Visitor Center.
- Springdale Shuttle (free): Nine stops in Springdale connecting to the park's pedestrian entrance, handy from Springdale campgrounds. No service late November to late December; pets aren't allowed on shuttles.
Checked October 2026; check current schedules before you go.
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Other local transport- Bike and e-bike rentals in Springdale are a common way to get around town and the Pa'rus Trail.
- Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.
Day 2 Zion National Park: explore
Experience
Two nights at Zion give a full day in Zion Canyon on the park shuttle: the Riverside Walk, Emerald Pools or the Narrows.
Travel today
No campground change today; local travel is additional.
Your stay
Stay a second night at South Campground (Ut) · same site, no packing up
Day 3 Drive to Bryce Canyon
Experience
Bryce Canyon is about two hours on from Zion. Two nights let you walk below the rim among the hoodoos and catch sunrise at the amphitheater.
Getting there
about 2 hours · 84 mi
Your stay: 2 nights (check out Day 5)
Close to Bryce CanyonSunset Campground (Ut)Bryce, UT · about 5 min to Bryce Canyon (estimate) · 4.0★ (735)Why stay here: About 5 minutes to Bryce Canyon (estimate); lists RV sites up to 50 ft; 4.0★ from 735 reviews.Change or extend: Add a night here in the plannerCompare 3 other campgrounds
- Close to Bryce CanyonKings CreekBryce Canyon City, UT · about 15 min to Bryce Canyon (estimate) · 5.0★ (7)Lists sites up to 60 ft; confirm your site fits
- Close to Bryce CanyonNorth Campground (Ut)Bryce, UT · about 5 min to Bryce Canyon (estimate) · 4.0★ (825)Site length not listed: ask the campground
- Close to Bryce CanyonRuby's Inn RV Park And CampgroundBryce Canyon City, UT · about 5 min to Bryce Canyon (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground
Getting around Bryce Canyon
From Sunset Campground (Ut): about 5 minutes to Bryce Canyon by road (estimate).
Driving the RV- During shuttle hours, vehicles 23 ft or longer are restricted from viewpoint lots; park at the Shuttle Station or the Additional Parking lot.
- Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
Shuttles- Bryce Canyon Shuttle (free, NPS): Runs April to mid-October (2026: April 3 to October 18), boarding at the Shuttle Station in Bryce Canyon City and at Ruby's Campground.
Checked October 2026; check current schedules before you go.
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Other local transport- Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.
Day 4 Bryce Canyon: explore
Experience
Bryce Canyon is about two hours on from Zion. Two nights let you walk below the rim among the hoodoos and catch sunrise at the amphitheater.
Travel today
No campground change today; local travel is additional.
Your stay
Stay a second night at Sunset Campground (Ut) · same site, no packing up
Day 5 Drive back toward Las Vegas
Experience
Spend the last night close to the rental return so departure morning is easy: dump tanks, refuel and clean up as your rental agreement requires.
Getting there
about 5½ hours · 271 mi
Your stay: 1 night
Near the airportKings Row RV ParkLas Vegas, NV · about 10 min from the RV return area · 4.1★ (16)Why stay here: About 10 minutes from the RV return area; site length not listed (ask the campground); full hookups listed; 4.1★ from 16 reviews.Change or extend:Compare 2 other campgrounds
- Near the airportLas Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's TownLas Vegas, NV · about 10 min from the RV return areaSite length not listed: ask the campground
- Near the airportAdults Only -Las Vegas RV ResortLas Vegas, NV · about 10 min from the RV return areaSite length not listed: ask the campground
Day 6 Return the RV and fly home from LAS
Experience
Return the RV at the agreed time (check-in times vary by owner), then get to the airport. Leave a buffer: returns, inspections and the transfer can take a couple of hours.
Getting there
Short drive to the rental return, then transfer to the airport.
Campgrounds are suggestions from our park data, ranked by estimated drive time to the destination first, then listed site length, then reviews; "Inside the park" uses the National Park Service's list. Drive times are estimates. Seasonal openings and live availability aren't in our static park data; the planner checks them for your dates. Open dates and prices are checked live in the planner.
RV pickup and return
Pick up and return the RV in the Las Vegas area. Day 1 allows time to get from LAS to the rental (owners' locations vary; a few offer airport pickup or delivery), the walkthrough, and a grocery stop, so the first drive is short: about about 3½ hours to Zion National Park. The last night is near the return so you can refuel, empty the tanks and return on time before your flight.
Pickup and return times, mileage allowances and fees are set by each owner; check them before you book. This trip is about 526 miles.
Before you go
- Most of the year the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is shuttle-only; park the RV and ride.
- The Zion–Mount Carmel tunnel needs a paid escort permit for vehicles 11 ft 4 in tall or 7 ft 10 in wide (mirrors included), and the largest vehicles are not allowed. Check nps.gov/zion before choosing your route to Bryce.
- Bryce Canyon is at 8,000–9,000 ft: snow is possible from October to May.
Official National Park Service pages: Plan your visit · Alerts & conditions · Directions & access · Fees & passes · Hours & seasons
Las Vegas to Zion and Bryce Canyon by RV: common questions
How far is it from Las Vegas to Zion?
Las Vegas to Zion is about 170 miles, roughly about 3½ hours of driving via Bunkerville, Hurricane without stops. The whole round trip in this itinerary is about 526 miles.
How many days do you need for Las vegas to zion and bryce canyon by RV?
Plan on 5 nights (6 days): Zion National Park (2 nights), then Bryce Canyon (2 nights), with an easy first afternoon after RV pickup and a final night near the RV return so departure day isn't rushed. The longest driving day is about 5½ hours.
When is the best time to go?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Most of the year the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is shuttle-only; park the RV and ride.
Where can you camp with an RV?
Suggested RV campgrounds near Zion and Bryce Canyon include South Campground (Ut), Watchman Campground, Lava Point Campground, Sunset Campground (Ut). Inside the park: South Campground (Ut), Watchman Campground, Lava Point Campground. Check site length and hookups with each campground before booking.
Can you rent an RV near Harry Reid International Airport?
Yes. RV rental listings from Outdoorsy and RVshare are available around Las Vegas. A few owners mention airport pickup in their listings and some deliver; otherwise you arrange your own transfer to the owner's location. RVs and campgrounds are booked separately with each provider.
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