Pets must be leashed at all times.

On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village and throughout the developed areas.

Pets are not permitted

* below the rim,

* in park lodging (hotel rooms),

* or on park buses.

The only exception would be a service animal. Persons wishing to take a service animal below the rim must check-in first at the Backcountry Information Center.


South Rim Kennel: (928) 638-0534
Operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
Open Daily: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For Retrieval after 5:00 p.m. contact Fire & Safety (928) 638-2631

Pets are also not permitted in guestrooms in any of the Grand Canyon National Park Lodges and must be boarded at the kennel. The kennel accepts dogs and cats only, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and reservations are recommended (especially for the summer months and holidays). Pets are accepted for day or overnight boarding and food is included. Proof of vaccination must be provided upon entering the kennel. The park kennel is located at the South Rim near Maswik Lodge. Kennel Rates

Overnight Dog - 50lbs or more - $22.00
Overnight Dog - 50lbs or less - $20.00
Overnight Cats - $13.00

Day Boarding Dog - $16.00
Day Boarding Cat - $12.00

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On the North Rim pets are not allowed other than the bridle trail (greenway) that connects the lodge with the North Kaibab Trail, and the portion of the Arizona Trail that continues north from there to the park entrance station.