Grand Canyon National Park Operations Update

 
Midday view from a scenic overlook with a crowd of people; most are wearing jackets. They are interacting, and pausing to view a vast canyon landscape of colorful peaks and cliffs.
Midday view of Mather Point on the South Rim - Saturday, March 23, 2024.

NPS Photo/M. Quinn

 

What's Open and What's Closed — Friday, March 29, 2024

  • Park Ranger Programs through April 6. (No programs April 7 through May 10)thr--
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  • State Route 67, and the North Rim of the park are closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter. Details
    The North Rim is scheduled to re-open for the 2024 season on May 15.(Subject to change).
 

Roads, Entrance Fees, and Closures:

Reservations are not required to enter the park, and there is no timed entry.

Today's Weather and Road Conditions

Entrance 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 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

  • 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 closed for the winter through May 14 Details

  • Desert View (East Entrance) is Open 24/7 Details

 

Car/RV Campgrounds and Rim Trails:

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, 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 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 for Winter
    Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2024 season (April 13, through October 13, 2024) Details > .

  • North Rim Campground (No Hook-ups) CLOSED for Winter
    Advanced reservations are required in 2024. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance from May 15, through October 15, 2024. Details >

  • Rim Trails: The Canyon Rim Trail and the GreenwayTrail system on the South Rim, are open to the public outside of the village residential area.

  • Rim Trail in front of Bright Angel Lodge - Construction workers will be working in an area by the Bright Angel Lodge. A section adjacent to the lodge will be closed for use January 22, through April 4, 2024. A detour will be provided to go around the lodge and reconnect to the Rim Trail during the closure.
 
Topographic map showing the main Grand Canyon corridor trails. South Rim Village is at the bottom and the Colorador River is at the top of the map with Bright Angel Campground in the upper right. Trails highlighted in red to indicate closures
Map showing the trail closures that are in effect as of December 1, 2023.

NPS

Backcountry Trail Closures

Relarted to the construction of the Transcanyon Waterline.

  • BRIGHT ANGEL TRAIL - CLOSED
    1/2 mile from the Trailhead down to the Silver Bridge, including Havasupai Gardens Campground.
    CLOSURE DURATION: December 1, 2023, through April 14, 2024
  • TONTO TRAIL - CLOSED
    East of Horn Creek to the South Kaibab Trail (the Tipoff)
    CLOSURE DURATION: December 1, 2023, through April 14, 2024
  • PLATEAU POINT TRAIL - CLOSED
    CLOSURE DURATION: October 12, 2023, through March 14, 2025

While Bright Angel Trail is CLOSED, take the South Kaibab Trail to access Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground. Park at the Visitor Center and take the Kaibab (Orange) Route shuttle to South Kaibab Trailhead.


Additional trail updates and upcoming closures >

 

 
The top 1/2 mile of Bright Angel Trail shows the open area. The turnaround point is indicated by a red star. The trail below the star is closed until April 14, 2024.
As of December 1, 2023, Bright Angel Trail is closed from below the Turnaround Point, all the way down to the Silver Bridge. The closure is scheduled to end on Sunday, April 14, 2024. For longer day hikes, take the Canyon Rim Trail along the rim or the South Kaibab Trail into the canyon.

NPS/J. Baird

Hiking and Backcountry Updates:

  • Day Hiking: The Canyon Rim Trail and South Kaibab Trail are open for day hiking.

Corridor Trail Water Availability

  • 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

  • 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.

North Kaibab Trail Updates

  • The upper portion of the North Kaibab Trail has 6 to12 inches of snow/ice covering the trail. Foot traction is recommended. Boots with gaiters and yak tracks, are recommended.Caution: during warmer parts of the day, avalanches can be triggered on slopes that are 30-45 degrees.
  • Reminder: the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is currently closed to vehicle traffic through May 14, 2024.

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 2024 Schedules - March 1, through May 24, 2024
At this time, face masks are not required on shuttle buses.

  • Village (Blue) Route Shuttle >
    In service from 7 am to 9 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 8 and 9 am during March 2024.

  • Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route >
    Begins service at 6 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.

    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 >
    Begins service at 8 am each day and runs until 30 minutes after sunset. Travels a 7 mile scenic road with stops at 9 exceptional canyon overlooks. (Hermit Road is CLOSED to private vehicles from March 1, through November 30).

  • Tusayan (Purple) Route - Park & Ride >
    CLOSED - SUMMER ONLY. Service will resume during summer 2024.

 

South Rim Visitor Centers and Contact Stations

  • South Rim Visitor Center spring hours of operation:
    • Through April 6: 10 am to 4 pm daily.
    • April 7 - April 20: 5 days/week, 10 am to 4 pm [Closed Tuesday/Wednesday]
    • April 21 – May 4: Closed for staff training.
    • May 5 - May 24: 8 am to 3 pm daily.
    • Trip planning and hiking information is available through permanent exhibits and sidewalk signs outside of the visitor center building.
  • Park Ranger Programs are presented daily in the village, through April 6.
  • No Programs: April 7 through May 10, for Staff Training.
  • Grand Canyon Conservancy's Park Store 8 am to 7 pm daily (across the plaza from the Visitor Center) Has an Information Desk, Passport Stamp Station, Junior Ranger Books and Badges.

  • Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (View Room) 8 am to 6 pm daily
    The upper floors of the tower are open, when staffing allows, from 8:20 am to 5:20 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. - weather permitting.
Café: 10 am to 5 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 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
  • El Tovar Patio and Beer Garden - closed until spring 2024

Bright Angel Lodge

Construction workers will be working in an area by Bright Angel Lodge. A section adjacent to the lodge will be closed for use January 22, through April 4, 2024. A detour will be provided to go around the lodge and reconnect to the Rim Trail during the closure.

  • Bright Angel Lodge Canyonside Coffee Bar/Grab & Go: 7 am to 4 pm daily
  • Bright Angel Lodge Fred Harvey Tavern: 11 am to 10 pm daily
  • Bright Angel Lodge — Fred Harvey Burger:
    (Breakfast: 7 am to 10 am) (Lunch:11 am to 3 pm) (Dinner: 4 pm to 8:30 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 8 pm daily

    Maswik Lodge Pizza Pub: 4 pm to 9 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 >

  • 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

  • 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 (Xanterra)

 

Delaware North — South Rim Village

  • Yavapai Lodge: Lodging
  • Yavapai Lodge Coffee Shop/Cafe: 7 am to 8 pm daily
  • Yavapai Lodge Tavern and Patio: 12 pm to 9 pm daily (closing at 10 beginning 4/8)
  • Yavapai Lodge Gift Shop: 8 am to 8 pm daily
  • Yavapai Lodge Restaurant: Closed for construction
  • Canyon Village Market and General Store: 7 am to 8 pm daily
  • Canyon Village Market Deli: 7 am to 8 pm
  • Trailer Village RV Campground Office Kiosk: 10 am to 6 pm daily
  • The RV and Camper Services building: laundry and showers
    7 am to 6 pm daily. Last laundry load: 4:30 pm
    Last shower: 5:45 pm

  • Visit Delaware North's Website >

 

Services at Market Plaza

  • Chase Outdoor ATM Machine 24 Hours (Market Plaza) Chase Bank officially closed all in-person services on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

  • Grand Canyon Post Office window service open 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

  • Canyon Village Market and General Store: 7 am to 8 pm, daily
    Canyon Village Market Deli: 7 am to 8 pm, daily

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. Some visitor services are open: Details >

  • Desert View Campground (no hook-ups) CLOSED for the Winter
    Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations.. Book reservations up to 6 months in advance for the 2024 season (April 13, through October 13, 2024) Details >

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

 

The North Rim is closed for the winter

 

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

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.

For updated information visit www.havasupaireservations.com —This website is owned and controlled by the Tribe.

 

When traveling through the Navajo Nation:

General guidelines are for everyone living on or visiting the Navajo Nation for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

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
 

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    April 8, 2021
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    February 16, 2021
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    November 25, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Transitions to Winter Operations

    October 8, 2020
    North Rim Transitions to Day Use Operations Beginning October 19, 2020

    August 27, 2020
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    July 1, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Requests River Guides and Boaters Bypass Havasu Canyon

    June 30, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Announces Modifications to Phantom Ranch Operations

    June 29, 2020
    North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Open for Day Use

    June 12, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Temporarily Closes North Rim Due to Mangum Fire

    May 28, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park is Beginning to Increase Recreational Access

    May 20, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park is beginning to increase recreational access at the South Rim

    May 13, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park is beginning to increase access to South Rim Viewpoints >

    May 12, 2020
    Arizona Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery >

    April 1, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Closed >

    March 30, 2020
    Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued a Stay-at-Home Executive Order in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
    Details >

    March 26, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Is Modifying Additional Operations To Implement Local Health Guidance >

    March 20, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park is Modifying River Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance >

    March 19, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park Transitions to Limited Services >

    March 18, 2020
    Grand Canyon National Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance >

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