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Grand Canyon National Park
Pets
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Pets must be leashed at all times.

On the South Rim, leashed pets are allowed on trails above the rim, Mather Campground, Desert View Campground, Trailer Village and throughout the developed areas.

Pets are not permitted

  • below the rim,

  • in park lodging (hotel rooms),

  • or on park buses.

The only exception would be a service animal. Persons wishing to take a service animal below the rim must check-in first at the Backcountry Information Center.

On the North Rim pets are not allowed other than the bridle path that connects the lodge with the North Kaibab Trail.



 

A Kennel is available at the South Rim only. It is open daily from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call (928)638-0534 for information.

Reservations are suggested. Download the map below to see the location of the kennel.

 
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You may download our Transit Map. It shows the Grand Canyon Village bus routes, stops, operating times, points of interest and parking lots.

Download
 Fall 2009 S Rim Village Transit Map (234kb PDF File) 
 
FOSSIL FOOTPRINTS IN GRAND CANYON  

Did You Know?
No one has ever found a fossilized reptile skeleton or bone within the Grand Canyon. Fossil footprints were left by more than 20 species of reptiles and amphibians, but no teeth or bones!

Last Updated: September 08, 2009 at 14:13 EST