Grand Canyon National Park Operations Update

 
With a bright blue sky in the background, a mass of winter storm clouds is slowly rising and mingling between the vermilion-colored peaks and cliffs within the vastness of Grand Canyon.
View from Mather Point of a winter storm lifting, Saturday, November 16, 2024.

NPS Photo/M. Quinn

 
The North Rim of the park is CLOSED for the winter: Details

Today's Weather Forecast — Webcams — Road Conditions and Closures
 

Entrance Fees and Passes

Reservations are not required to enter Grand Canyon National Park.
Also, the park does not have timed entry.

What pass should you pick? Standard or annual pass? How much do they cost? Do you qualify for a military, senior, or access pass? Details

 

What's Open and What's Closed —Tuesday, December 3, 2024

  • Visiting for the day in an RV, or pulling a trailer? On the South Rim there are 3 designated parking lots for RVs. Details
  • Park once and ride the free Shuttle Buses around the village and out to scenic overlooks. Fall Bus Schedules

South Rim Visitor Center Schedule

  • The Visitor Center is open from 9 am to 4 pm today.
  • Trip planning and hiking information is available through permanent exhibits and sidewalk signs outside of the visitor center building.
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store (across the plaza from the Visitor Center) is open daily 8 am to 6 pm, with:
    • Passport To Your National Parks® stamps
    • Junior Ranger books/badges
Today's Calendar of Programs and Events.
 

Car and RV Campgrounds

NOTE: 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 YEAR Grand Canyon Village.
    The Mather Campground office kiosk - at the entrance to the campground is open. Reservations are recommended between March 1, and November 30, 2024 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 is OPEN ALL YEAR (Full Hook-ups) Details

  • Camper Services (laundry and showers) at the entrance to Mather Campground Details

  • Desert View Campground (No Hook-ups) CLOSED- season over
    Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2025 season (Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, October 12, 2024) Details.

  • North Rim Campground (No Hook-ups) CLOSED- season over
    Advanced reservations are required in 2025. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance from Thursday, May 15, through Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Details

 

Village Greenway and Canyon Rim Trails

 

Backcountry Trail Closures and Alerts

TRANS CANYON WATERLINE CLOSURES

  • CLOSED — PLATEAU POINT TRAIL from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
    Those hiking the Tonto Trail are able to pass through.
  • CLOSED — BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL FROM HAVASUPAI GARDENS TO SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
  • CLOSED — SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
  • CLOSED — RIVER TRAIL.
  • CLOSED — BRIGHT ANGEL CAMPGROUND. Scheduled to reopen May 15, 2025.
** Upcoming Closure: Jan 2, 2025, to Mar 30, 2025, Phantom Ranch (Lodging and Canteen).
 
 

 

Hiking and Backcountry Updates:

Corridor Trail Water Availability

  • Hikers and runners:
    Check this page for current trail conditions, weather forecast and drinking water availability:
    Key Hiking Messages
  • 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.

Backcountry Camping Permits

  • Backcountry Permits are required to camp overnight inside the canyon. Most overnight camping permits are issued well in advance. Details
  • On the South Rim? It may be possible to obtain a permit at the Backcountry Information Center. Hours of operation: 8 am to noon; and 1 to 5 pm daily.

Additional Things To Know

  • 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

Winter 2024-25 Schedules - December 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
At this time, face masks are not required on shuttle buses.

  • Village (Blue) Route Shuttle Schedule >
    In service from 8 am to 8 pm. Be at a bus stop no later than 8 pm.
    Connects the Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, the Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza.

  • Hikers' Express Shuttle Schedule >
    An early morning bus that transports visitors between the village and South Kaibab Trailhead: 8 and 9 am during December, January and February.

  • Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route Schedule >
    In service from 8 am to 7 pm. Be at a bus stop no later than 7 pm.
    Provides transportation from the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal to South Kaibab Trailhead, Yaki Point, Pipe Creek Overlook, Mather Point and Yavapai Geology Museum.

    Need access to or from the South Kaibab Trailhead when the shuttle buses are not running? Contact Xanterra Taxi Service at (928) 638-2631.

  • Hermit Road (Red) Route >
    CLOSED DURING WINTER Service resumes on March 1, 2024.
    Hermit Road is open to personal vehicles during Dec, Jan, and Feb.

  • Tusayan (Purple) Route - Park & Ride >
    CLOSED - Summer Only
    During summer months, provides free shuttle bus service from the South Rim Visitor Center, to the gateway community of Tusayan. Buses run every 45 minutes between 8 am and 9 pm. A round trip takes 50 minutes.

 

South Rim Visitor Centers and Information Desks

  • South Rim Visitor Center
    • The Visitor Center is open from 9 am to 4 pm today.
    • Trip planning and hiking information is available through permanent exhibits and sidewalk signs outside of the visitor center building.
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy's Park Store 8 am to 6 pm daily (across the plaza from the Visitor Center) Information Desk, Passport Stamp Station, Junior Ranger Books and Badges.
  • Kolb Studio: 8 am to 6 pm daily
    Park Store on the upper floor of the studio.

    Guided Tours of the Kolb house are being offered by Grand Canyon Conservancy.
  • Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (View Room) 9 am to 5 pm daily
    The upper floors of the tower are open, when staffing allows, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The last tower access is at 4:00 pm, with the stairs closed for the day at 4:30 pm. Capacity is 25 people in the tower at one time. A ticket system admits 25 people with a 20 minute time limit.
 

South Rim Lodging and Visitor Services

Bright Angel Bicycles

Grab & Go Café, Coffee Bar, Bicycle Rental and Tours
(across the plaza from the Visitor Center)
Bike Rentals 10 am to 4 pm daily.
Café: 10 am to 4 pm daily.

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (Xanterra)

El Tovar Hotel

  • Dining Room: (Breakfast 7 am to 10 am)
    (Lunch
    11:00 am to 2:30 pm) (Dinner 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
    Advanced reservations are required for lunch and dinner at the El Tovar Dining Room. Make online reservations
    here
  • El Tovar Lounge 11 am to 10 pm (food until 9 pm)
  • El Tovar Patio and Beer Garden - closed until further notice.

Bright Angel Lodge

  • Bright Angel Lodge Canyonside Coffee Bar/Fountain: 7 am to 4 pm daily
  • Bright Angel Lodge — Fred Harvey Tavern: 11 am to 10 pm daily (food until 9 pm)
  • Bright Angel Lodge — Fred Harvey Burger:
    (Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am) (Lunch:11 am to 4 pm) (Dinner: 4 pm to 9 pm)
  • Bright Angel Lodge — Arizona Steak House:
    (Lunch: 11:30 am to 3 pm) (Dinner 4:30 to 9 pm)

Maswik Lodge

  • 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: 7 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

Other Locations

  • 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

  • Mule Rides - 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

  • Garage Services:
    Mechanical services for cars, trucks, or RVs may be obtained at the Xanterra Public Garage, located on the main park loop road, near the Grand Canyon Railway Depot and just east of the Xanterra General Office Building. The Garage is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call the garage through Xanterra's central switchboard at 928-638-2631.

  • 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.

    Visit Grand Canyon National Park Lodges' Website

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel (in Williams, Arizona)

 

Delaware North — South Rim Village

  • Yavapai Lodge: Lodging
  • Yavapai Lodge Coffee Shop/Cafe: 7 am to 2 pm - daily
  • Yavapai Lodge Tavern and Patio: 12 pm to 9 pm - daily
  • Yavapai Lodge Gift Shop: 8 am to 9 pm - daily
  • Yavapai Lodge Restaurant: breakfast 7 am to 10 am dinner. 5 pm to 8 pm - daily
  • Canyon Village Market and General Store: 7 am to 8 pm - daily
  • Canyon Village Market Deli: 7 am to 5:30 pm - daily
 

Services at Market Plaza

  • Chase Bank removed their outdoor ATM machine at Market Plaza. Canyon Village Market and Yavapai Lodge have ATM machines.

Grand Canyon Clinic

North Country Healthcare (1 Clinic Road)

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.
    Available Visitor Services

  • Desert View Campground (no hook-ups) CLOSED - season over
    Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2025 season (Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, October 12, 2025) Details

  • Learn about touring 23 mile (37 km) scenic Desert View Drive in your vehicle: Details

 

The North Rim is CLOSED for the Winter

  • 2025 Season Dates: May 15, through October 15, 2025: Learn More
 

Covid-19 Updates

  • If Coconino County were to lapse into High level of hospitalizations, we would have to revert to some past restrictions like masking indoors in certain settings and other restrictions. Of course, we are hoping to avoid this and to remain healthy.
  • New updated COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 months and older and are available now at most places you would normally go to get your vaccines.

  • The updated vaccines should work well against currently circulating variants of COVID-19, including all Omicron variants that are currently the most prevalent, like the Eris and Priola subvariants.

 

Havasupai Visitor Information

Update: October 1, 2024.
The campground and lodge reopened on October 1, 2024.

The Tribe is recovering from the recent major flood event. Those tourists whose campground or lodge reservation(s) are between August 22 and September 30, 2024, that were impacted by the closure as a result of the flash flood, will have a one-time opportunity to reschedule their reservations to another available date for the remainder of the 2024 tourism season or to an available date during the 2025 tourism season.

Reservations beginning October 1 through the end of the 2024 tourism season remain valid and unchanged and tourists may return to Havasupai on their scheduled reservation dates. Details

The Tribe has 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.

For reservation information visit: www.havasupaireservations.com —This website is owned and operated by the Tribe.

Also:: Official Havasupai Tribe Website (theofficialhavasupaitribe.com)

 

Visiting the Navajo Nation

  • Navajo Tribal Parks are open and welcoming visitors. For more information about Navajo Tribal Parks, call: 928-871-6647 or visit www.navajonationparks.org
 

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