Lodging

 

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Examples of South Rim Lodging

South Rim

Lodging Inside the park
South Rim lodging is available all year, and books up well in advance, especially during spring break, summer months, and fall weekends.

Reservations are recommended.

Most lodges in Grand Canyon Village are within walking distance of the canyon rim.

Reservations are by Delaware North and Xanterra Parks & Resorts.

(Grand Canyon Village)

 

 

Xanterra Parks and Resorts in the Historic District Bright Angel Lodge El Tovar Hotel Kachina Lodge Thunderbird Lodge Maswik Lodge .		Delaware North at Market Plaza near the Visitor Center Yavapai Lodge * Trailer Village RV Park * = Pets allowed Additional fee may apply
Online Reservations: grandcanyonlodges.com/lodging/ .		Online Reservations: visitgrandcanyon.com/
Toll Free Reservations: [phone] International [phone]		Toll Free Reservations: [phone] (US and Canada only) International and Hotel Direct [phone]

 

South Rim Shuttle Bus Service

Free shuttle buses operate year-round. Park you vehicle at, or near your lodge and let the buses take you around the village, out to scenic overlooks and trailheads.

When you arrive on the South Rim, you will receive a copy of the South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. The map below shows the lodges and their relation to this season's shuttle bus routes. You may download a copy of the map here.

 

3 shuttle bus routes are in service from September 6, through November 30, 2025. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, scenic views at Yaki Point, and to Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks. Tusayan (Purple) Route is not in service.

 

Visit this webpage (updated daily) for the South Rim list of what is open and closed, along with hours of operation.

 

South Rim Lodging Just Outside of the Park

South of Grand Canyon Village, accommodations are available in the gateway community of Tusayan, 7 miles (11 km) south of Grand Canyon Village, along Arizona Highway 64.

For general information about lodging in Tusayan:
South Rim Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau
P.O. Box 3007 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
[phone]

The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort OPEN
[phone] or 928-638-2681

Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel OPEN
800-995-2521 or 928-638-2673

The Grand Hotel OPEN
888-634-7263 or 928-638-3333

Holiday Inn Express & Suites OPEN
888-473-2269 or 928-638-3000

Red Feather Lodge * OPEN
1-800-538-2345 or 928-638-2414

Tusayan (Purple) Route Shuttle

IN SERVICE DURING SUMMER ONLY

During the 2026 summer season, the free Tusayan (Purple) Route shuttle buses run every 45 minutes from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, connecting Tusayan hotels/lodges to the South Rim Visitor Center inside the park.

Riders must present a valid park entrance pass, available online, at park entrance stations (credit or debit card only), or by cash or card at select businesses in Tusayan. What pass should you pick? A standard or an annual pass? ► Learn more

 

Additional Lodging Available South of Grand Canyon Village

• Valle, Arizona - 30 miles (50 km) south on Highway 64
  Grand Canyon Inn 800-635-9203

• Red Lake, Arizona - 43 miles (69 km) south on Highway 64
  Red Lake Hostel and Texico Station
  800-581-4753 or 928-635-4753
  

• Williams, Arizona - 60 miles (100 km) south on Highway 64
  Williams Chamber of Commerce
  800-863-0546 or 928-635-1418

• Flagstaff, Arizona - 80 miles (130 km) southeast on Highways 64 and180
  Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
  800-379-0065 or 928-213-2951

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Desert View

Lodging is not available at Desert View; however there is a seasonal campground.

Desert View Campground (NO HOOK-UPS) - CLOSED for the season

• 2026 season: Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. Campground closes on Monday, October 12th. Advanced reservation are required and can be made up to 6 months in advance through recreation.gov, or by phone [phone]). Same Day Reservations may also be made online or by phone.

More about Desert View Services > and scenic Desert View Drive >

Nearest Lodging Outside of the Park and East of Desert View

• Cameron, Arizona - 30 miles (48 km) east of Desert View on Highway 64
  Cameron Trading Post and Motel *
  800-338-7385 or 928-679-2231

• Tuba City, Arizona - 53 miles (85 km) northeast of Desert View on Highways 64, 89 and 160
  
  Diné Inn Motel
  928-283-6107
  
  Greyhills Inn
  928-283-4450
  
  The Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
  928-283-4500
  
  Quality Inn *
  928-283-4545
  

• Flagstaff, Arizona, 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Desert View on Highways 64 and 89
  Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
  800-379-0065 or 928-213-2951

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Some Views of Phantom Ranch

Phantom Ranch

Visit our Key Hiking Messages webpage for current trail closures near Phantom Ranch.

Phantom Ranch, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, is a popular destination for both hikers and mule riders. Overnight dormitories and cabins can be reserved and meals are available for purchase. Advance reservations for meals and lodging are required.

Phantom Ranch Reservations are made through Grand Canyon National Park Lodges (Xanterra Parks and Resorts) via an on-line lottery 15 months in advance.

(An NPS backcountry camping permit is not required for overnight stays in Phantom Ranch accomodations.) The park's Backcountry Information Center does not make reservations for Phantom Ranch lodging or meals. Reservations are made through Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.

Reservations for the nearby Bright Angel Campground (NPS) are made through the park's Backcountry Information Center.

 

Additional information:

• Photos of Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon

• Walking Tour brochure and a video about the history of Phantom Ranch

• Photos of nearby Bright Angel Campground (NPS)

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North Rim

• North Rim - Current Status and Closures

 

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