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Grand Canyon National Park

Desert View Point

A group of sightseers behind a guardrail at a scenic overlook above a vast and colorful canyon.
Viewing the Colorado River from Desert View Point Photo: NPS/M.Quinn
Type Viewpoint
Elevation about 7,440 ft
Facilities Restrooms · Drinking water · Information · Food · Store · Phone

Desert View Point is a viewpoint in Grand Canyon National Park.

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Places

  • Desert View Watchtower Information · right here
  • Revealing Features Point of Interest · right here
  • Desert View Watchtower Historic Building · right here
  • Trading Post and Snack Bar Food Service · 0.1 mi
  • Toilet Restroom · 0.1 mi
  • Restroom Restroom · 0.1 mi
  • Drinking Water Drinking Water · 0.1 mi
  • Trading Post and Snack Bar Store · 0.1 mi

Facts on this page draw on the National Park Service: Desert View Point (nps.gov)

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