Visit this webpage (updated daily) for the South Rim list of what is open and closed, hours of operation, and public health updates.
The North Rim is CLOSED for the Winter
As of 5 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023, the park entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, was closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter.
Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
As in years past, the North Rim campground will be available for winter camping and is accessible via hiking inner canyon trails from the South Rim or by hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing 45 miles from Jacob Lake.
To camp at the North Rim during the winter months, visitors need a backcountry permit, which can be obtained in advance through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center.
The nearest lodging, food services, and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, AZ. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, AZ and Kanab, UT.
All services on the North Rim are expected to re-open on May 15th, 2024 (subject to change).
Grand Canyon Lodge provides the only lodging inside the National Park on the North Rim. Overnight accommodations are usually available from May 15, through October 15, each year.
Lodging is booked well in advance, so make reservations as far ahead as possible.
"Traveling Green" is a great way to help Grand Canyon and other areas you visit reduce carbon emissions, divert and reduce what goes into the waste stream, and to generally help the environment.
Visit our Traveling Green page for helpful tips on planning your next green adventure.
Thanks for doing what you can to help protect our environment!