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
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Cloudy —South Rim High 67°F (19°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
As of 5 pm, Saturday,. November 30, 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, 2025 (subject to change).
Various views of Grand Canyon Lodge
North Rim Lodging
Grand Canyon Lodge provides the only lodging inside the National Park on the North Rim. Overnight accommodations are available from May 15, through October 15, each year.
Lodging is booked well in advance, so make reservations as far ahead as possible.
CLOSED: 2024 Season over. Open for the 2025 season May 15, through October 15, 2025.- Dining Room: (Breakfast 6:30 am to 10 am) Lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. (Dinner 4:30 pm to 9:45 pm). The lodge features private cabins, both along and near the rim of Grand Canyon in the forest. Accommodations are very popular and typically book up a year in advance. Be sure to book your rooms before travelling to the park.
CLOSED: SEASON OVER. 2025 hours: (Coffeehouse: 5:30 am to 10:30 am). Bar: 11 am to 11 pm. The Saloon is located within Grand Canyon Lodge. In the morning, stop in for a quick cappuccino, espresso or coffee. Baked goods and breakfast burritos are also available. In the afternoon, cold beverages and pizza slices are available while the Saloon transitions to an evening dinner option and bar. Open for the season May 15, through October 15, 2025.
During the 2025 season, the Post Office will be open weekdays from May 15, through October 15, 2025, from 8 am to 12 pm, and 1 pm to 5 pm. The post office is located in the same building as the lodge, between the Roughrider Saloon and the lodge gift shop.
CLOSED: 2024 Season Over - Located in the Grand Canyon Lodge building, the gift shop offers visitors to the North Rim postcards, along with gifts and souvenirs of their trip. From clothing and accessories to Native Americans handicrafts, the shop has something for everyone. Open for the season May 15, through October 15, 2025. Hours of operation: 8 am to 9 pm daily.
CLOSED: 2024 Season Is Over - Deli in the Pines is located in the main lodge building. Coffee drinks are available daily in addition to grab-and-go sandwiches, pizza, soup/chili and snacks. For convenience, all items are available for takeout dining —perfect for a picnic or during a hike. Open for the season between May 15 and October 15. Hours of operation: 10 am to 8 pm daily.
CLOSED: SEASON OVER. Grand Canyon Conservancy's Park Store within the North Rim Visitor Center building features a wide variety of books, maps, and gifts to help you plan or remember your trip to Grand Canyon and to learn more about its geology, ecology, and history. Store employees can direct you to the nearby "Ranger Roost", an outdoor information desk staffed by park rangers. Both will be open for the 2025 season between May 15, and October 15, 2025.
Instead of a newspaper, the North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guideis now being distributed at entrance stations, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, stores, and out-of-park locations.
Front and back sides of the North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. Click on the image to download as an accessible PDF file (2.2 MB)
Nearest Lodging Outside of the Park
Kaibab Plateau, 18 miles (30 km) north of the North Rim
Kaibab Lodge * (open May through October)
(928) 638-2389
Jacob Lake 45 miles (72 km) north of the North Rim
Jacob Lake Inn * (open all year)
928-643-7232
Additional Lodging is Available:
Along Highway 89, northeast of the North Rim
Cliff Dwellers Lodge * 75 miles (120 km) northeast of the North Rim
800-962-9755 or 928-355-2261
Lees Ferry Lodge * 80 miles (128 km) northeast of the North Rim
928-355-2231
Marble Canyon Lodge * 84 miles (135 km) northeast of the North Rim 800-726-1789 or 928-355-2225
In the following cities:
Fredonia, Arizona- 77 miles (124 km) northwest on Highways 67 and Alt. 89
Kanab, Utah - 84 miles (135 km) northwest on Highway 67 and Alt. 89
"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.
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