Operating Hours & Seasons

Lookout Studio in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the park.

 

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South Rim: (Open Year-round)

The South Rim of the park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The South Rim includes Grand Canyon Village and Desert View. All services are available year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended during spring, summer and fall. Some facilities close during winter months.

Follow links to obtain operating hours and information for:

• South Rim Visitor Centers and Museums
• South Rim Restaurants and Groceries
• South Rim Goods and Services
• South Rim Lodging
• South Rim Campgrounds
• South Rim Things to Do
• Desert View Information
• Phantom Ranch Information

  Reservations for Lodging and Camping are strongly recommended.

 

South Rim Shuttle Buses

A free shuttle bus system operates on the South Rim connecting the visitor center, parking lots, lodges, and campgrounds with canyon overlooks Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using free shuttle buses to travel around the village and visit scenic overlooks.

Shuttle route infomation and current schedules:

• Village Shuttle (Blue Route) In service all year.
• Kaibab Rim Shuttle (Orange Route) In service all year.
• Hermit Road Shuttle (Red Route) In service March 1, through November 30.
• Tusayan Shuttle (Purple Route) In service March 1, through mid-September.
• Hiker Express Shuttle - Morning service from village to S. Kaibab Trailhead

Did You Know? The average width of Grand Canyon is ten miles (16 km)
However, traveling from South Rim to North Rim requires a five-hour drive of 215 miles (345 km)

 

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North Rim (Closed for the Winter)

The North Rim Season with full services is
May 15th through October 15th of each year.

Follow links to obtain operating hours and information for:

• North Rim - General Information
• North Rim Visitor Center
• North Rim Lodging
• North Rim Restaurants
• North Rim Campground *
• North Rim Goods and Services

Alert: North Rim Campground sites will be first-come, first-served between May 15, and August 31, 2020, because of waterline replacement work.

Reservations for campsites, between September 1 and October 31, 2020, may be booked through Recreation.gov.

*North Rim Campground sites may be booked through October 31, because the campground remains open 2 weeks longer than the Lodge, which closes on October 15.

Reservations for North Rim Lodging are strongly recommended.

North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles between December 1st and May 15th, and no visitor services are available.

 

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Buy Your Digital Entrance Pass on Recreation.gov

Whether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Grand Canyon National Park site-specific digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your digital pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF and can be printed out for display when you arrive.

Learn more about your pass options, find the right pass for you, and buy your pass online.
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• Private Vehicle ($35 valid for 7 days)
• Motorcycle ($30 valid for 7 days)
• Individual (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian) ($20 valid for 7 days)
• Annual - Grand Canyon Only ($70)

Additional ways to purchase a Grand Canyon National Park entrance pass >