National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
- Southwest
- 9 hikes
- 32 places to see
- 5 current alerts
Current alerts
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Closure
North Rim Scenic Road Closure: Cape Royal and Point Imperial
The North Rim Scenic Drives (Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road) are closed through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work. No services, fuel, and no water are available on the North Rim as of Oct. 15, 2026.
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Danger
INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
Current trail closures: the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, and the Black Bridge. Please do not attempt to access the closed areas.
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Danger
Beginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and hikers should carry water filtration and treatment OR carry all water with them.
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Caution
Overnight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions on the South Rim due to extensive flash flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Overnight accommodations are suspended, and only dry camping is allowed. The park remains open for day use, with food and beverage services, the Gr…
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Caution
Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures
Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability.
From the National Park Service, as of October 30, 2026, 5:14 am. Check nps.gov before you go.
Latest news
- Crews Assessing New Damage Following Second Flash Flood Event at Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park to lift summer trail closures for Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project
- South Rim Services Expand as Water Conservation Measures Continue at Grand Canyon National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park to Gradually Ease Water Conservation Measures Beginning April 17
About Grand Canyon
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southwest
- State
- Arizona
- Designation
- National Park
- Entrance fee
- $35, private vehicle
- Hikes on this page
- 9
- Places to see
- 32
- Articles
- 13
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Grand Canyon.
Entrance fees
- $35 Private Vehicle Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized non-commercial groups over 16 passengers require different charges. Commercial groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit.
- $30 Motorcycle
- $20 Per Person
- $100 Nonresident
Passes
- $70 Annual Entrance - Park
Hours
South Rim - South Entrance
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
Both Desert View (East Entrance) and South Entrance are Open 24 hours/day and 7 Days/week. Credit cards, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted for entry. Cash is not accepted at this time. The South Entrance Station, near Tusayan, Arizona, receives the most traffic, an experiences long lines and up to 2 hour wait times between 9:30 am and 4 pm. The East Entrance at Desert View - 32 miles east of the village (accessed via US 89 to Cameron, AZ, then west on SR 64, usually has shorter wait times.
Weather and when to go
Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.
Getting there
South Rim: Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. ---- North Rim: Select areas are open to public access between Oct 1 and Nov 14. View the park's news releases for details. The North Rim entrance station is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south.
- Gateway towns
- Tusayan, AZ · Williams, AZ · Flagstaff, AZ
- Nearest airports
- Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) · Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Contact the park
- Address
- 20 South Entrance Road, Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
- Phone
- (928) 638-7888
- Official site
- nps.gov/grca
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
Trip planner
A day-by-day plan for Grand Canyon
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Where to stay for Grand Canyon
The gateway towns, closest first. Add your dates in the planner to search for your own nights.
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Tusayan, AZ Closest
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Williams, AZ
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Flagstaff, AZ
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Guided tours and trips
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Things to do in Grand Canyon
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 2:00 pm
Geology Talk Ranger Program - 2:00 pm daily (during fall, 2026). Gain insight into Grand Canyon’s unique geologic story. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Program duration:…
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Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition 2026
The 2026 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition is taking place this month at historic Kolb Studio in the South Rim Village Historic District. The show runs through March 31,…
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Park Films in the South Rim Visitor Center Theater
Park Films Are Shown Daily in the Visitor Center Theater. ►At the top of the hour, the 24-minute film, ‘We Are Grand Canyon’, welcomes visitors by sharing the heritage and viewpoi…
Places to see
Viewpoints
Natural features
History & culture
Campgrounds in Grand Canyon
Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.
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Mather Campground - South Rim
Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Only dry camping is currently permitt…
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Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)
At the East Entrance, Desert View Campground offers a peaceful setting with 49 campsites. 30 feet (9.1 m) combined total length is the maximum length for RVs o…
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Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim
CLOSED as of August 31, 2026 due to Stage 4 water restrictions.
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