Now is the time to plan how much campfire wood you will need.
Wintertime in Grand Canyon
- Below freezing temperatures
- 14 hours of darkness
- Storms
Wintertime in Grand Canyon
- Be prepared to get wet.
- Be prepared to get dry and warm.
Campfire wood rules and regulations
- You may bring firewood from home.
- You may collect driftwood during your trip.
- Collection season: (Nov 1 – Feb 28)
Why should we bring our own campfire wood?
The supply of driftwood has become limited because Glen Canyon Dam holds it back.
Driftwood collection rules and regulations
- Starting in 2010 the driftwood collection season has been shortened to Nov. 1 – Feb. 28.
- Collecting dead and down wood is prohibited.
Why is the collection season shorter?
- Since the supply of driftwood has become limited, the collection season has been shortened to those months when boaters need it most.
- You may still have a campfire outside of the collection season if you bring campfire wood from home.
Why is collecting dead and down wood prohibited?
- Dead and down wood eventually breaks down into soil and provides habitat for wildlife.
- Sometimes plants look dead but they are alive.
Part 2 explains how you can help protect Grand Canyon National Park.
