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Grand Canyon National Park is continuing to evaluate and adapt to changing COVID-19 guidance, and is adjusting operations as needed. Buy Your Digital Entrance Pass on Recreation.govWhether 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. Additional ways to purchase a Grand Canyon park pass >
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Basic InformationOperating Hours and Seasons Traveling? Call 928-638-7496 for recorded information about current park road conditions and closures.
Directions & TransportationPark Maps
Eating & SleepingLodging
Places To GoSouth Rim Village
Things To DoRanger Programs No Ranger Programs at this time
Grand Canyon Appfrom the National Park Service, our official app (free) provides detailed information about things to do, lodging, campgrounds, and services throughout the park. An Introduction to Grand Canyon National Park
CA condor courtesy of Steve Mull Download our Trip Planning "Newspaper" as a PDF file here. (Includes information and maps for both rims and the inner canyon.) Available in 7 additional languages here.
The South RimThe South Rim is the most visited part of the park and it is open all year.Elevations average 7000 feet (2134 m) above sea level. Driving Directions to the South Rim The South Rim includes:
The South Rim is open all year. -- South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide---
NPS/Jessica Pope North Rim CLOSED for WinterAveraging 8000 feet (2438 m) above sea level, the North Rim rises 1000 feet (305 m) higher than the South Rim, and because of its remote location, is less accessible. The North Rim has a short season; facilities, lodging and restaurants, are open May 15 through October 15, of each year. During winter months, all roads are closed due to snow. However, hikers and cross country skiers are able to enter the North Rim with a valid backcountry permit.
North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. --North
The Inner Canyon
How Do People Get Across Grand Canyon?
There is no longer an airstrip on the North Rim of the park. That means that the North Rim village may only be reached by driving all the way around - or by hiking across the canyon. Grand Canyon National Park Area Map (83kb PDF File)
It is a 21 mile/ 34 km hike to go "Rim To Rim," with a vertical descent - followed by a climb - of 1 mile/ 1.6 km. This is an overnight hiking trip for 95% of individuals, and most people really shouldn't attempt it during the hot summer months, when high temperatures often average over 100 F. (38 C)
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In "More Than A View," Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and cultural history.
Visiting Grand Canyon with your pet ? Things you should know...
Traveling Greenis a great way to help Grand Canyon and other areas you visit reduce carbon emissions, divert and reduce what goes into the waste stream, and to generally help the environment. Visit our Traveling Green page for helpful tips on planning your next green adventure.
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Last updated: December 7, 2020