is the entrance fee to Grand Canyon National Park. The fee for an individual entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commercial group is $12.00 per person. Admission is for seven days and includes entrance to both the North Rim and South Rim. No refunds are given due to inclement weather. Read More...
Camping fees are in addition to entrance fees,
and are charged per night. Reservations for camping and lodging are essential. When making reservations, remember to identify the rim you plan on visiting. Campsite reservations fill up fast; make reservations as far in advance as you can.
Grand Canyon National Park is a designated Federal Recreation Fee Area. Fees collected directly benefit the park, and the National Park Service. This program allows the park to keep eighty percent of the revenue from most fees charged.
2008 Grand Canyon Trip Planner A handy source of information / maps (1.69MB PDF File) more...
2008 South Rim - Fall Guide Download Sept. 2 - Nov. 30, 2008 (1.71MB PDF File) more...
The 2008 Season North Rim Guide Information & Maps (1.8MB PDF File) more...
Did You Know?
Building a structure that provides the widest possible view of the Grand Canyon yet harmonizes with its setting was architect Mary Colter's goal when the Santa Fe Railroad hired her in 1930 to design a gift shop and rest area at Desert View Point. The Watchtower opened in May of 1933.