Grand Canyon National Park is continuing to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance, and is adjusting operations as needed. ![]() A Mile-Deep CanyonThe Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a mile-deep canyon (1.6 km) that bisects the park.Even though the average distance across the canyon is only 10 miles/ 16 km, it takes 5 hours to drive the 215 miles / 346 km between the park's South Rim Village and the North Rim Village. - 90% of Travelers Visit Grand Canyon National Park's South RimSouth Rim
Buy Your Digital Entrance Pass on Recreation.govWhether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Grand Canyon National Park site-specific digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your digital pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF and can be printed out for display when you arrive.Learn more about your pass options, find the right pass for you, and buy your pass online.
South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide![]() Trip Planner EnglishBackcountry Trip Planning Included - A Handy Source of Information/ MapsHow will you experience the canyon ? Read our Trip Planner before you visit the park. Contains useful information and essential maps. (both North & South Rims) This PDF "newspaper" contains active links that can connect you to more detailed information. The Trip Planner is formatted to print on standard letter-size paper. TRIP PLANNER TRANSLATIONS are available in seven additional languages. and may be downloaded here North RimThe North Rim has a short season, is harder to get to, and is more wild and secluded.
North Rim Pocket Map and Services GuideSafety Message:Grand Canyon is in a Remote Part of the Country:
Lightning DangerSummer thunderstorms (July - September) provide beauty, excitement, and much needed water to Grand Canyon, but they also bring risk. Dangerous, potentially deadly, lightning accompanies thunderstorms. Lightning has killed and injured visitors to the park. Learn more...
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In "More Than A View," Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and cultural history. ![]() "Traveling Green"is a great way to help Grand Canyon and other areas you visit reduce carbon emissions, divert and reduce what goes into the waste stream, and to generally help the environment. Go to our Traveling Green page for helpful tips on planning your next green adventure.
Thanks for doing what you can to help protect our environment!Entrance Fees:Entrance Passes:![]() Quick links to information about: ![]() Grand Canyon AppThe official app fom the National Park Service provides detailed information about things to do, lodging, campgrounds, and services throughout the park. |
Last updated: December 30, 2020