People come from all over the world to view Grand Canyon's sunset
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park · AZ
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCritical Backcountry Updates/Closures
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesWhat's Closed and What's Open on South Rim
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$35
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park3 campgrounds
Campground: Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)
GoodAt 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 or vehicles pulling travel trailers. Campsites are available by reservation only at www.recreation.gov and can be made up to 6 months in advan
Campground: Mather Campground - South Rim
GoodMather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Each includes a campfire ring/cooking grate, picnic table, parking space and room for up to six people, three tents, and two vehicles. There are flush toilets and drinking water
Campground: Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim
GoodTrailer Village is the only in-park RV campground with full hookups (sewage, water, and electrical with 30 amp and 50 amp sites available) Open year-round, Trailer Village features paved pull-through sites which can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet long. Trailer Village is operated by Delaware Nor
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available32 activities
Park Name
InfoGrand Canyon National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoAZ
Phone
Info928-638-7888
grca_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$70
Operating Hours
InfoBoth 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.
Visitor Center: Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim)
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Verkamp's Visitor Center (South Rim)
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Cultural Demonstrations
InfoAvailable
Activity: Auto and ATV
InfoAvailable
Activity: Scenic Driving
InfoAvailable
Activity: Astronomy
InfoAvailable
Activity: Stargazing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Road Biking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Boating
InfoAvailable
Activity: Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Backcountry Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Car or Front Country Camping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Food
InfoAvailable
Theme: Architecture and Building
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Archeology
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Arts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Photography
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Aviation
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Colonization and Settlement
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Engineering
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoSince 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 p
Getting There
InfoSouth 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 st
GPS Coordinates
Info36.0001° N, -112.1215° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website