South Rim Visitor Center is open today from 9 am to 4 pm. Follow link for a list of visitor services with hours of operation. Midday South Entrance lines are long. Arrive before 9 am or after 4 pm for shorter wait times. The North Rim reopens on May 15. More
Friday, March 21, 2025 - Sunny —South Rim High 57°F (14°C) —Low: 37°F (3°C)
Trail closures: Bright Angel Trail between Havasupai Gardens and including the Silver Bridge CLOSED. River Trail CLOSED. Phantom Ranch CLOSED. Plateau Point and Plateau Point Trail CLOSED. Hikers visit this link for details and water availability. More
The National Park Service Mobile App is a great tool for planning your trip, then it can be used as a guide during your visit. You can download the maps and content from Grand Canyon National Park for offline use. It’s especially handy if you’re exploring remote areas or concerned about data limits. Free and available now.
Visit this webpage (updated daily) for the current list of what is open and closed, and the hours of operation.
20 South Entrance Road Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters Grand Canyon, AZ86023
South 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 state of Arizona. ---- North Rim: Open for the season between May 15 and October 15, 2025. The North Rim is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south. Jacob Lake, AZ is located in northern Arizona on Highway 89A, not far from the Utah border.
Both 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.
Park District - North Rim
Closed today
Current Hours (North Rim Closed for Winter)
December 1–May 14
Every Day:Closed
Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
The North Rim has a short season. The 2025 season (with visitor services) is May 15, through October 15, 2025. Day use only from October 16 through November 30, 2024.The North Rim is closed for the winter to all vehicles between December 1st and May 14th, and no visitor services are available. 2025 Lodging reservations are recommended. Campground reservations are required. The North Rim is over 8000 feet/2438 m. in elevation. Individuals with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
North Rim - October and November Day Use Period
October 16–November 30
Every Day:Sunrise–Sunset
From October 16, through November 30, the North Rim is open for dawn-to-dusk day use only. Lodge and campground are closed. Visitors exploring the North Rim during this period should plan to be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water for the day.
North Rim Closed for Winter
December 1–May 14
Every Day:Closed
Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Sunrise–Sunset
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Sunrise–Sunset
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - South Rim - Desert View (East Entrance)
Every Day:Open 24 hours
The East Entrance to the park at Desert View is open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Visitors traveling through the Navajo Nation on US 89, turn west at Cameron, Arizona onto State Route 64, then drive 25 miles (40 km) to the park's East Entrance. A stop at Desert View provides spectacular first views of Grand Canyon and Colorado River. Most Desert View services are open for visitors. Desert View Campground will be open for the 2025 season between April 12 and October 12. 2025. Reservations are required.
Since 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 park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.
Open daily from 9 am through 4 pm. Trip planning and hiking information is available through exhibit kiosks and sidewalk signs outside of the building. Park in one of four large parking lots and get your first look at Grand Canyon by walking to nearby Mather Point. With your vehicle parked at the Visitor Center, you can also board free shuttle buses and be transported around the village and out to scenic overlooks.
Every Day:9:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Visitor Center is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, during the winter.
In the Village Historic District, near Hopi House and El Tovar Hotel, Verkamp's Visitor Center features exhibits that focus on the Grand Canyon Community; what it was like to live and work here on the brink of one of the seven natural wonders. A staffed information desk and a Grand Canyon Conservancy Museum Store are also located here. A water bottle filling station is just outside of the building near the canyon rim, and public restrooms are available in a separate building behind the Visitor Center.
Every Day:8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Hours of operation may vary with the season and available staffing.
The Visitor Center/Park Store will be open for the season between May 15, and October 15, 2024. Visitors have an opportunity to ask questions, plan trips, and learn about the day's activities and programs. The store offers a wide variety of books, maps, souvenirs, and gift items and is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily. Park rangers staff an outdoor information desk between 10 am and 4 pm daily, at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk, just north of the Visitor Center building, and along the canyon rim.
Closed today
Current Hours (North Rim Visitor Center Closed for the Winter)
October 16–May 14
Every Day:Closed
Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
Standard Hours
Sunday-Friday:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM–5:00 AM
Between May 15, and October 15, 2024, the North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store will be open daily between 8 am and 5 pm. (updated 9/8/2024)
Park rangers are staffing the "Ranger Roost", an outdoor information desk, between 10 am and 4 pm daily, at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk, just north of the Visitor Center building and along the canyon rim. Follow the signs to the location.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
North Rim Visitor Center Closed for the Winter
October 16–May 14
Every Day:Closed
Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is available.
On the South Rim — Grand Canyon Village:
Canyon Village Market Deli: free public WIFI; 8:00 am – 500 pm
Yavapai Lodge - free public WIFI is available in the Yavapai Lodge lobby and restaurant area.
(This connection has limited bandwidth, so public WIFI is only OK for checking email or some (very) light browsing.)
On the North Rim (seasonal)
Free public WIFI at the General Store (Camper Store) at the entrance to the North Rim Campground. Only OK for checking email or some (very) light browsing.)
The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is a mile-deep canyon (1.6 km) that bisects the park.
Even though the average distance across the canyon is only 10 miles/ 16 km, it takes 5 hours to drive the 215 miles / 346 km between the park's South Rim Village and the North Rim Village.
There is only one way to cross the Colorado River by automobile, and that is 137 miles / 231 km from the South Rim Village (at Marble Canyon, AZ) via theNavajo Bridge, a few miles downstream from Lees Ferry, where the Canyon is only 400 feet/ 122 m wide.
It takes 4 to 5 hours to drive the 215 miles / 346 km between the park's South Rim Village and the North Rim Village.
If you are hiking across the canyon, it is a 21 mile/ 34 km hike to go "Rim To Rim," with a vertical descent - followed by a climb - of 1 mile/ 1.6 km.
This is an overnight hiking trip for 95% of individuals, and most people really shouldn't attempt it during the hot summer months, when high temperatures often average over 105 F. (40 C)
Hikers cross the Colorado River on a narrow foot bridge 70 feet/ 21 m above the water.
Because the South Rim is easier to get to, day-use visitors should expect traffic congestion and parking problems, especially during spring break and during summer months.
A free shuttle bus system operates on the South Rim, in the Grand Canyon Village area. Save gas and frustration; park your vehicle and ride the free shuttles around the park.
The South Rim of Grand Canyon averages 7000 feet/2134m above sea level. Walking at this elevation can be strenuous. Visitors with respiratory or heart problems may experience difficulties.
Click anywhere in the photo to download the South Rim Pocket Map. Map shows services, facilities, shuttle bus routes, and scenic viewpoints. You will receive a paper copy of the map when you enter the park.
The North Rim is CLOSED for the Winter
The North Rimhas a short season (May 15 through October 15), is harder to get to, and is more wild and secluded.Between October 16 and November 30, 2024, the North Rim is open for Day Use Only.
North Rim 2025 Campground Reservations may be made 6 months in advance. Additional facilities are available in the surrounding Kaibab National Forest, the Kaibab Lodge area, and Jacob Lake.
There are many opportunities here for adventurous and hardy persons to backpack, camp, take a mule trip to Phantom Ranch, or take a river trip through Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. River Trips can last anywhere from several days to three weeks. There are no one-day river trips through the length of Grand Canyon.
Trail Courtesy Practices that Leave No Trace With so many of us participating in a wide range of trail activities, it really helps when we are considerate of each other. Trail Courtesy Guidelines help protect Grand Canyon's plants, animals and history, and enhance everyone's experience.
Safety Message:
Grand Canyon is in a Remote Part of the Country
Bring an extra set of car keys; it could be a long wait for a locksmith.
The closest camera repair shop is in Phoenix, Arizona.
There is an automobile mechanic on the South Rim, but only for minor repairs. Most likely the car will have to be towed to Flagstaff or Williams, AZ .
Distances are deceiving in this part of the country. It may look like you can visit three parks in one day, but reality is often different.
Keep your gas tank full. The next gas station may be quite a distance down the road.
Carry several gallons of water in your car, particularly during summer months.
Lightning Danger
Summer thunderstorms (July through September) provide beauty, excitement, and much needed water to Grand Canyon, but they also bring risk. Dangerous, potentially deadly, lightning accompanies thunderstorms. Lightning has killed and injured visitors to the park. Learn more
More Than A View - Grand Canyon In Depth - Episode 01
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In "More Than A View," Park Ranger Stephanie Sutton invites us to go beyond the rim and explore all that Grand Canyon National Park has to offer; diverse life zones, landforms, and cultural history.
"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. Go to our Traveling Green page for helpful tips on planning your next green adventure.
Thanks for doing what you can to help protect our environment!
Visitors who have parked at the South Rim Visitor Center board free shuttle buses to access village facilities and canyon overlooks.
