News Release

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim Transitions to Reduced Services

Golden aspen leaves add fall accents to Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim of the park.

News Release Date: October 2, 2019

Contact: Lily Daniels, 928-638-7958

Grand Canyon, AZ - Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim will transition to seasonally reduced services beginning at noon on Oct. 16, 2019. Grand Canyon National Park would like to remind the public to plan accordingly if they intend to visit the North Rim after Oct. 15. 

The following status of services will remain in effect through the end of October: 
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• Bright Angel Point Trail: Open
• North Rim Visitor Center: Open
• Scenic drive: Open unless closed by weather
• North Rim Administration Building: Open with water available
• Campground: Open with restrooms and water available
• Grand Canyon Lodge Gift Shop: Open with limited grab 'n go food options
• Self-serve gas station: Open for credit or debit card use pending park conditions
• Restrooms: Closed but porta potties will be available
• Grand Canyon Lodge and restaurants: Closed
• Shower and laundry facilities: Closed
• Campground store: Closed
• Park ranger programming: Closed
• Canyon Trail Rides: Closed
• North Rim Visitor Center bookstore: Closed

In addition to limited food and water options, winter travel conditions of snow, ice or rain may be encountered throughout the park or on Highway 67. Please call the Arizona Highway Information line to check travel conditions at 888-411-7623.
 
Park rangers will be on the North Rim intermittently staffing the campground, entrance station and visitor center. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain available. The Backcountry Information Center is open every day until Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed for lunch from 12 to 1 p.m.
 
If you are planning on camping in the North Rim Campground before Oct. 31, please reserve your campsite on https://www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

Nearby lodging, food services and fuel is located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, Arizona, and Kanab, Utah. The South Rim facilities remain open year-round. Call 928-638-7888, or visit www.nps.gov/grca/ for additional information.