![]() The North Rim is Open for the Season![]() IntroductionA worthwhile trip for those who enjoy the road less traveled, the North Rim, or "other side" of Grand Canyon is visited by only 10% of all Grand Canyon visitors.
2022 Reservations for Lodging are highly recommended. Reservations for the North Rim Campground are required. Distances
![]() North Rim Visitor CenterLocated adjacent to the parking lot for Grand Canyon Lodge and Bright Angel Point. A park store and bookshop are inside. Hours are 8 am to 6 pm daily. ![]() Bright Angel PointFor classic North Rim views, start at the Grand Canyon Lodge patio, then walk the paved trail out to Bright Angel Point. North Rim Pocket Map and Services GuideIn place of a newspaper, the North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide is now being distributed at entrance stations, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, stores, and out-of-park locations. Download it here...![]() Additional North Rim ServicesThe facilities listed below are open from May 15th through October 15th. Gas StationThe North Rim Service Station is located on the entrance road into the Campground. Gasoline and diesel fuel is available within the park. 24 hour pay at the pump (only accepting credit and debit cards). Available for as long as State Route 67 is open. Garage ServicesThe Service Station inside the park does not provide any repair services, only gasoline and diesel fuel. Guest Laundry and Showers (Coin Operated)Located on the access road leading to the North Rim Campground. Open daily from 7 am to 10 pm. Post OfficeLocated in the Grand Canyon Lodge complex. Window service open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays. MedicalEmergency services are provided by park rangers on duty. Dial 911 from any pay phone, dial 9-911 from your cabin/motel room. Lost and FoundFor information about lost and found property contact the visitor center information desk or the Grand Canyon Lodge front desk, or call (928) 638-261 Mail: Lost and Found, North Rim Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim, Arizona 86052 Book and Gift ShopsGC Conservancy Park Store in the Visitor Center Building: 8 am to 6 pm Camping EquipmentCamping, hiking, and backpacking equipment may be purchased at the Camper Store at the entrance to the North Rim Campground. North Rim Mule TripsVisit Grand Canyon Trail Rides' website or call 435-679-8665 for more information and to book a trip. Trail rides are offered between May 15 and October 15. Religious ServicesReligious services may be offered on the North Rim of the park. The National Park Service does not endorse any group or message. See the bulletin board in the lodge for the schedule of services. ![]() North Rim Scenic DrivePoint Imperial and Cape Royal are reached via a winding scenic drive. The trip to both points, with short walks at each and several stops at pullouts along the way, can easily take half a day. Point Imperial, the highest point on the North Rim at 8,803 feet (2,683 meters), overlooks the Painted Desert and the eastern end of Grand Canyon. Here the canyon transforms as the narrow walls of Marble Canyon, visible only as a winding gash, open dramatically to become "grand." Layers of red and black Precambrian rocks, not visible at Bright Angel Point, add contrast and color. Part of the viewpoint is accessible. Cape Royal provides a panorama up, down, and across the canyon. With seemingly unlimited vistas to the east and west, it is popular for both sunrise and sunset. The sweeping turn of the Colorado River at Unkar Delta is framed through the natural arch of Angels Window. Look for the Desert View Watchtower across the canyon on the South Rim. This popular viewpoint is accessible via a paved, level trail.
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There is something about the North Rim of Grand Canyon that invokes a sense of solitude and serenity. This is a place that invites you to slow down, to ponder, to feel your own innate creativity, and to fall in love with landscape. Winter Camping with a Backcountry PermitNorth Rim roads are closed to all vehicles between December 1st and May 15th, and no visitor services are available. During these winter months backpackers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers are permitted to use the North Rim Campground, provided a backcountry use permit has been obtained in advance. – These permits are available through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center. (e-mail us or call 928-638-7875)The closest place to park during this time is Jacob Lake. The hike through the snow from Jacob Lake to the North Rim Campground is around 45 miles. Hikers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers will need to remain off the closed road (per Superintendent's Compendium re: safety from snowplows) and forge a path through the snow.
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Last updated: June 21, 2022