With summer approaching, midday lines are long at the South Entrance Station with wait times up to 90 minutes to enter the park. Traveling to Grand Canyon from New Mexico or Phoenix? Consider entering the E. Entrance of the park at Desert View. DIRECTIONS from FLAGSTAFF, AZ: ✔️ Take US-89 North to Cameron, AZ (52 mi -83 km) ✔️ Turn west on AZ-64 to reach Desert View and the park's east entrance, (32 mi -51 km) ✨Experience your first glimpse of Grand Canyon, with the Colorado River a mile below.
Photo of Grand Canyon from Desert View Point - NPS/M. Quinn
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 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, 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 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)OPEN for the season
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, 2025)Details.
North Rim Campground(No Hook-ups)OPEN for the season
Advanced reservations are required in 2025. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance from Thursday, May 15, through Wednesday, October 15, 2025.Details
TRANS CANYON WATERLINE CLOSURES Update: May 15, 2025. Some closures have been extended. The list below has been updated. Read the news release for additional details.
CLOSED — PLATEAU POINT TRAIL from the Tonto Trail junction to Plateau Point. Scheduled to reopen October 1, 2025. Those hiking the Tonto Trail are able to pass through.
CLOSED — RIVER TRAIL. Scheduled to reopen October 1, 2025.
CLOSED — SILVER BRIDGE. Scheduled to reopen October 1, 2025.
Note: All caves within the park are CLOSED to protect roosting bats and other sensitive cave resources.
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
Spring 2025 Schedules - March 1, through May 23, 2025. At this time, face masks are not required on shuttle buses.
Village (Blue) Route Shuttle Schedule > In service from 7 am to 9 pm. Be at a bus stop no later than 8:30 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: March 1, through May 23, 2025:6 am, 7 am, and 8 am
Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route Schedule > First bus is at 6 am, and the last bus is 1 hour 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.
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 Rest (Red) Route > First bus is at 8 am, and the last bus is 1 hour after sunset Hermit Road is closed to personal vehicles March 1 through November 30, 2025
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.
Grand Canyon Conservancy's Park Store8 am to 8 pm daily EXCEPTION: Closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 20 for employee orientation.
(Across the plaza from the Visitor Center) Information Desk, Passport Stamp Station, Junior Ranger Books and Badges.
Backcountry Information Center(BIC):8 am to 12 noon; and 1 pm to 5 pm.
Near Maswik Lodge in the Village Backcountry permits and information.
Yavapai Geology Museum:8 am to 8 pm daily EXCEPTION: Closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 20 for employee orientation. Geology exhibits, information, and a museum shop.
Kolb Studio:8 am to 6 pm daily Park Store on the upper floor of the studio. Exhibits downstairs. Guided Tours of the Kolb house are being offered by Grand Canyon Conservancy.
Verkamps Visitor Center: 8 am to 8 pm daily EXCEPTION: Closes at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 20 for employee orientation. Exhibits, information and museum shop
Desert View and the park's East Entrance
23 miles (37 km) east of Grand Canyon Village on State Route 64, Desert View Drive
Desert View WatchtowerPark Store (View Room) 8 am to 6 pm daily
Starting Sunday, May 25: 8 am to 7 pm daily
The upper floors of the tower are open, when staffing allows, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The last tower access is at 5:00 pm, with the stairs closed for the day at 5:30 pm. Capacity is 25 people in the tower at one time. A free ticket system admits 25 people with a 20 minute time limit.
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.
Dining Room: (Breakfast 6:30 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 9:30 pm)
El Tovar Patio and Beer Garden - closed until spring 2025
Bright Angel Lodge
Bright Angel Lodge —Canyonside Coffee Bar/Fountain: 5:30 am to 6 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 8 pm)
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 am to 9 pm daily Maswik Lodge Pizza Pub: 4 pm to 9 pm daily. First come, First Serve and Dine in Only. Serving food until 8:30 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
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.
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 Campground (no hook-ups)
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 Open for the Season
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.
Havasupai Visitor Information
For 2025 campground and lodge reservation information, visit:www.havasupaireservations.com —This website is owned and operated by the Tribe.
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.
Visiting the Navajo Nation
Navajo Tribal Parksare open and welcoming visitors. For more information about Navajo Tribal Parks, call: 928-871-6647 or visit www.navajonationparks.org
