Entrances Fees:Entrance Fees are paid at the park's entrance stations, Credit cards, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted for entry. Cash is not accepted at this time. All annual passes are available for purchase at the park's three entrance stations.
Visiting for the day in an RV, or pulling a trailer? On the South Rim there are 3 designated parking lots for RVs. Details >
Hermit Road: Between March 1, and November 30, Hermit Road can only be accessed by the free Hermit Road (Red) Route shuttle bus, on foot, bicycle, or by commercial tour.Details >
Grand Canyon National Park remains in stage 1 fire restrictions year-round which requires that a campfire always be in a designated fire ring within a maintained campground. Inner canyon backcountry users can use gas cook stoves, but campfires and other open fires are never allowed below the canyon rim.
Mather Campground (No Hook-ups)OPEN ALL YEARGrand Canyon Village. The Mather Campground office kiosk - at the entrance to the campground is open. Reservations are recommended between March 1, and November 30, 2023 and may be made up to 6 months in advance. There are 15, first come, first served campsites that go on sale at the campground office at 8 am each day. Details >
Trailer Village RV Campground isOPEN ALL YEAR (Full Hook-ups)Details >
Camper Services (laundry and showers) at the entrance to Mather Campground Details >
Desert View Campground (No Hook-ups)
Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2023 season (April 15, through October 15, 2023) Details > .
North Rim Campground(No Hook-ups)
Advanced reservations are required in 2023. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance from June 9, through October 15, 2023.Details >
Day Hiking: South Rim Corridor Trails are open for day hiking.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the Plateau Point Trail from the Tonto junction to Plateau Point will close until March 14, 2025.
On Friday, June 16, at 12:01 am, the North Kaibab Trail from the Trailhead to Manzanita Rest Area officially reopens for the season to hikers. Intermittent trail closures in effect to clear remaining rockfall areas. Additional trail updates >
Water pipeline breaks are common, and Grand Canyon National Park recommends that hikers and runners be prepared to filter or disinfect creek water along corridor trails.
Tribal Lands: Restrictions exist on both the Navajo and Havasupai reservations. Currently, neither the South Bass Trailhead nor rim camps in the Pasture Wash area can be accessed by vehicle.Details >
Free Shuttle Bus Routes in Operation
At this time, face masks are not required on shuttle buses.
Village (Blue) Route Shuttle > In service from 5 am to 9:45 pm. Connects the Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, the Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza.
Hikers' Express Shuttle >
An early morning bus that transports visitors between the village and South Kaibab Trailhead. Departs the village at 5, 6 and 7 am during September.
Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route >
Begins service at 5 am each day and runs until 30 minutes after sunset. Provides transportation from the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal to South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, Pipe Creek Overlook, Mather Point and Yavapai Geology Museum.
Hermit Road (Red) Route > March 1, through November 30.
Begins service at 5 am each day and runs until 30 minutes after sunset. Travels a 7 mile scenic road with stops at 9 exceptional canyon overlooks. Things to know >
Grand Canyon Conservancy'sPark Store8 am to 7 pm daily (across the plaza from the Visitor Center) Has an Information Desk, Passport Stamp Station, Junior Ranger Books and Badges, and B.A.R.K. Ranger tags.
Bright Angel Bicycles Grab & Go Café, Coffee Bar, Bicycle Rental and Tours
(across the plaza from the Visitor Center)
Bike Rentals 8 am to 5 pm daily.
Café: 7 am to 5 pm daily.
Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (View Room)8 am to 6 pm dailyThe upper floors of the tower are open, when staffing allows, from 9 am to 5 pm. Capacity is 25 people in the tower at one time. At ticket system admits 25 people with a 20 minute time limit
El Tovar Hotel Lodging Dining Room: (Breakfast 6:30 to 10 am)
(Lunch 11:00 am to 2:30 pm) (Dinner 4:30 to 9:30 pm) Advanced reservations are required for lunch and dinner at the El Tovar Dining Room. Online reservations can be made here > El Tovar Lounge 11 am to 9:30 pm El Tovar Patio and Beer Garden 1 pm to 7 pm (seasonal)
Bright Angel Lodge: Lodging Bright Angel Lodge —Canyonside Coffee Bar/Grab & Go:6 am to 6 pm daily Bright Angel Lodge —Fred Harvey Tavern: 11 am to 10 pm daily
Bright Angel Lodge — Fred Harvey Burger: (Breakfast: 6 to 10:30 am) (Lunch:11 am to 3 pm) (Dinner: 4 to 9 pm)
Bright Angel Lodge — Arizona Steak House: (Lunch: 11:30 am to 3 pm) (Dinner 4:30 to 9:30 pm)
Thunderbird LodgeLodging
Kachina Lodge Lodging
Maswik Lodge Front Desk: 7 am to 11 pm daily Maswik Lodge Gift Shop:8 am to 8 pm daily
Maswik Lodge Food Court and Grab & Go: 6:30 am to 9 pm daily
Maswik Lodge Pizza Pub: 4 pm to 10 pm daily. First come, First Serve and Dine in Only. Serving food until 9 pm
Hopi House Gift Shop: 9 am to 6 pm daily
Lookout Studio Gift Shop: 9 am to 5 pm daily
Hermits Rest Gift Shop: 9 am to 5 pm daily
Phantom Ranch Cabins only and limited canteen service Details >
Taxi Service: (24 hours) 928-638-2631
Between South Kaibab Trailhead and Village
Between Village and Tusayan/ Airport Not serving Hermit Road at this time
Guided Bus Tours - Take the time to learn some of the captivating history and geology of this timeless location. All In-Park tours feature a trained driver-guide, who will provide an informative narrative throughout your tour of the park. Details >
Grand Canyon Kennel: 7:30 am to 5 pm, Daily . Details > Overnight boarding is available seven days/week.
Urgent Care - Family Practice - Physical Therapy & Virtual Visits
Labor Day to Memorial Day:
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9 am to 6 pm daily (Summer)
Pharmacy:
Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Closed 12 pm to 1 pm
The clinic offers walk-ins and same day appointments for routine and sick visits. Please wear a face mask anytime you enter the clinic. If you do not have a face mask, one can be provided to you.
Please call ahead at 928-638-2551 to schedule an appointment
Desert View is Open
The East Entrance to the park at Desert View is open 24/7. Most facilities and services are open: Details >
Desert View Campground (no hook-ups)
Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2023 season (April 15, through October 15, 2023) Details >
Learn about touring 23 mile (37 km) scenic Desert View Drive in your vehicle:Details >
North Rim is Open for the Season
North Rim visitor services, lodging, restaurants, and campground, are open through October 15, 2023.
Note: Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
Covid-19 Updates
Grand Canyon National Park was directed by the Department of Interior (DOI) to use Center of Disease Controls (CDC) COVID Community Levels to put in place guidance and masking requirements to protect our community, park employees, and visitors.
As of September 25 we have 1 new COVID-19 case reported in the park this week. The park's estimated cases is now 512, since the beginning of the pandemic. We would like to remind our community to remain vigilant and consider what you can do to continue to keep each other healthy and safe.
Total new COVID cases in Arizonareported for the week of September 9 through September 27, is 3,386 —an increase of 246 cases from the previous week. The seven-day rolling average is now 483 cases per day. (This is a 8% increase in the number of cases compared to last week).
Face masks are not required within Grand Canyon National Park in either indoor or outdoor locations, or on public transportation, (including park shuttle buses), however physical distancing is encouraged.
Visitors and employees are always welcome to wear a mask if it makes them more comfortable.
NOTE: As of May 11, 2023, the CDC COVID Data Tracker is no longer reporting COVID-19 Community Levels, and COVID-19 Community Transmission Levels.Coconino County was in CDC LOW Community Level, as of Frday, May 5, 2023
We continue to work to find a consistent approach in managing and communicating this ever-changing situation related to the pandemic.
Havasupai Tribal Council Notice: December 23, 2022
During 2022, tourism was suspended due to the pandemic.
During 2023, The Tribe will be welcoming tourists back to their lands. Reservations will begin February 1, 2023 for current permit holders.
The Tribe has launched an official Facebook tourism page >Havasupai Tribe Tourism | Facebook There are countless Havasupai-related pages on Facebook, however, these are not operated or authorized by the Tribe. Please visit and like their tourism page where official information regarding tourism can be found.
General guidelines are for everyone living on or visiting the Navajo Nation for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Navajo Tribal Parksare open and welcoming visitors. For more information about Navajo Tribal Parks, call: 928-871-6647 or visit www.navajonationparks.org
The order leaves the continued wearing of masks optional for the general public for all businesses with four exceptions: early childhood education, primary and secondary schools, nursing homes and healthcare facilities, where masks are still a required precaution.
Continue taking precautionary measures.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
To the extent possible, avoid touching frequently-touched surfaces in public places – e.g., gas pumps, ATMs, door handles, handrails, etc. Use a barrier such as a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hands or fingers if you must touch something.
Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, and mouth.
Socially (physically) distance yourselves. Keep at least six-feet apart from others in public
