Dramatic sunset from Mather Point
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/noticesINNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNorth Rim Scenic Road Closure: Cape Royal and Point Imperial
Alert: Danger
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesINNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS
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
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesOvernight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCritical Backcountry Updates/Closures
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
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
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Arts + 34 more
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
Location
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