Sunset along Desert View Drive, Thursday, May 25, 2023. Mostly clear skies and seasonable temperatures will continue through the holiday weekend. Breezy southwest wind will develop each afternoon, with gusts 20 to 30 mph through Memorial Day.
Grand Canyon Lodge, an Aramark property, is operating day-use services with limited food and beverage service. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023, when the water pipeline has been repaired.
There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail through at least June 15, 2023. The closure area is from north of Manzanita Rest Area to the North Kaibab Trailhead. No hikers will be allowed to pass through this area under any circumstances. Following June 15, the North Kaibab Trail will reopen with intermittent trail closures in effect to clear remaining rockfall areas. Additional trail updates >
Entrances Fees:Entrance Fees are paid at the park's entrance stations, Credit cards, Recreation.gov, Your Pass Now, 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 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 >
The North Rim is OPEN with limited services. 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
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 CampgroundCLOSED through June 8, 2023
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.
A trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail through at least June 15, 2023. The closure area is from north of Manzanita Rest Area to the North Kaibab Trailhead. No hikers will be allowed to pass through this area under any circumstances. Following June 15, the North Kaibab Trail will reopen with intermittent trail closures in effect to clear remaining rockfall areas. Additional trail updates >
It's that time of year when many hikers and runners are planning extended day trips through the inner canyon. And we've had a fair share of rescues already!
With the North Kaibab Trail still closed north of Manzanita Rest Area, alternative routes —instead of the traditional Rim-to-Rim hiking and/or running need to be well thought-out and planned.
Tip #1 - Stay on the main corridor trails of the South Kaibab and Bright Angel trails, or hike up the North Kaibab to the closure and return.
Tip # 2 - Plan ahead and don't hike wilderness trails since they are more remote and require preplanning. They are not recommended as an alternative for Rim-to-Rim canyon crossings, especially for first time hikers and runners to Grand Canyon.
Tip #3 - Be prepared to self-rescue. Rescue is never guaranteed, and help is harder to get outside the corridor. Hike Smart and Be Prepared!
Corridor Trail Water Availability
Water is now available along Bright Angel Trail at One and a Half Mile Resthouse and Three-Mile Resthouse and Plateau Point
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.
Free Shuttle Bus Transportation to South Kaibab Trailhead
TheKaibab Rim (Orange) Route Shuttle Bus Eastbound shuttles provide direct service between the Visitor Center Bus Terminal and South Kaibab Trailhead. The route is in operation from 4 am until 30 minutes after sunset.
Hikers' Express Shuttle Bus
The Hikers' Express Bus is an early morning bus from Grand Canyon Village to the South Kaibab Trailhead. During June, July and August, the bus leaves Bright Angel Lodge at 4, 5, and 6 am. Then, it makes stops at the Backcountry Information Center and the Visitor Center Shuttle Bus Terminal, on the way to South Kaibab Trailhead.
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.
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.
Kolb Studio:9 am to 5 pm daily
Kolb Brothers History/Photography Exhibit is taking place. Details > Guided Tours of the Kolb house are offered Tues, Wed, Thurs.
Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (View Room)8 am to 7 pm daily
Only the ground level retail store is open to the public. The tower itself remains closed until further notice.
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 (Limited Menu) Closed for the winter.
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: 7 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 8 pm daily
Maswik Lodge Pizza Pub: 4 pm to 8 pm daily. First come, First Serve and Dine in Only
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
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9 am to 6 pm daily (Summer)
Labor Day to Memorial Day: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Pharmacy:
Monday – 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
Shuttle Bus Routes in Operation
At this time, face masks are not required on shuttle buses.
Village (Blue) Route Shuttle > In service from 4 am to 10:30 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 Bright Angel Lodge shuttle stop at 4, 5 and 6 am during June, July and August.
Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route >
Begins service at 4 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 4 am each day and runs until 30 minutes after sunset. Travels a 7 mile scenic road with stops at 9 exceptional canyon overlooks.
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 >
Grand Canyon Lodge, an Aramark property, will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023 until the water pipeline has been repaired.
There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail through at least June 15, 2023. The closure area is from north of Manzanita Rest Area to the North Kaibab Trailhead. No hikers will be allowed to pass through this area under any circumstances. Following June 15, the North Kaibab Trail will reopen with intermittent trail closures in effect to clear remaining rockfall areas. Additional trail 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 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
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.
As of May 17, we have one new COVID-19 case reported in the park this week. The park's estimated cases is now 476, 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 Arizona for the week of May 18 through May 24, is 1,717 —a decrease of 626 cases from the previous week. The seven day rolling average is now 245 cases per day.
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
