Operating Hours & Seasons

The South Rim’s South Entrance is open 24 hours/day. Overnight accommodations, and some visitor services are available. More

Desert View and the East Entrance remain closed because of COVID-19 lockdowns on the neighboring Navajo Nation. You must enter and exit the park through the South Entrance. (Tusayan)

The North Rim is open for Day Use Only. The Lodge and Campground have closed for the 2020 season. Details

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

 

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South Rim: (Open Year-round)

For the list of what is currently open and what remains closed, follow this link > (Updated daily)

The South Rim of the park is usually 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.

 

Limited Shuttle Bus Service Has Resumed

Service was suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to protect public health and follow public health guidelines, shuttle bus service will be significantly modified. Please read the following carefully:

• The scenic Hermit Road Route (Red Route) operates from 5 am until 1 hour after sunset. Cars are not permitted. More >
• Kaibab Rim Route - Eastbound (Orange Route) between the Visitor Center and the South Kaibab Trailhead, operates from 5 am until one hour after sunset each day. More >

• The Hiker Express Shuttle runs daily from the Backcountry Information Center to the South Kaibab Trailhead at 6, 7, and 8 am. No additional stops are made. Hikers can park their cars in Parking Lot D, by the Backcountry Information Center. More >

• The Village Route will not be in operation.
• The Tusayan Route from the Visitor Center to the town of Tusayan, will not be in operation.
• The Kaibab Rim Route - Westbound from the Visitor Center to Yavapai Geology Museum will not be in operation.

 

NORTH RIM

The North Rim is open for Day Use Only. The North Rim Lodge and Campground have closed for the season. Details

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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

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 >