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Effective Monday, August 31, 2026, all park concessions will halt overnight accommodations. This includes hotel facilities operated by Xanterra, such as El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge, and Phantom Ranch, as well as Delaware North’s Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village. Overnight hotel accommodations located outside the park in the town of Tusayanwill not be impacted by changes in park operations.
This action was taken because a flash flood on August 29, caused extensive damage to infrastructure in the inner canyon, including the Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water from the canyon for use in the park. The waterline is currently not operational, leaving the park with limited water reserves and requiring significant water conservation measures to ensure available supplies can be maintained. News Release - Aug. 30, 2026.
Lodging Inside the park
South Rim lodging is available all year, and books up well in advance, especially during spring break, summer months, and fall weekends.
Reservations are recommended.
Most lodges in Grand Canyon Village are within walking distance of the canyon rim.
Toll Free Reservations: (800) 780-7234
(US and Canada only)
International and Hotel Direct (928) 638-2681
South Rim Shuttle Bus Service
Free shuttle busesoperate year-round. Park you vehicle at, or near your lodge and let the buses take you around the village, out to scenic overlooks and trailheads.
When you arrive on the South Rim, you will receive a copy of the South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide. The map below shows the lodges and their relation to this season's shuttle bus routes. You may download a copy of the map here.
4 shuttle bus routes are in service from May 23, through Sept. 11, 2026. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, outstanding scenic views at Yaki Point, and Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks. Tusayan (Purple) Route serves the gateway town.
Visit this webpage (updated daily) for the South Rim list of what is open and closed, along with hours of operation.
South Rim Lodging Just Outside of the Park
South of Grand Canyon Village, accommodations are available in the gateway community of Tusayan, 7 miles (11 km) south of Grand Canyon Village, along Arizona Highway 64.
The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn ResortOPEN
(800) 465-4329 or 928-638-2681
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel OPEN
800-995-2521 or 928-638-2673
The Grand Hotel OPEN
888-634-7263 or 928-638-3333
Holiday Inn Express & Suites OPEN
888-473-2269 or 928-638-3000
Red Feather Lodge * OPEN
1-800-538-2345 or 928-638-2414
Tusayan (Purple) Route Shuttle
IN SERVICE DURING SUMMER ONLY
During the 2026 summer season, the free Tusayan (Purple) Route shuttle buses run every 45 minutes from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, connecting Tusayan hotels/lodges to the South Rim Visitor Center inside the park.
Riders must present a valid park entrance pass, available online, at park entrance stations (credit or debit card only), or by cash or card at select businesses in Tusayan. What pass should you pick? A standard or an annual pass? ► Learn more
Additional Lodging Available South of Grand Canyon Village
Valle, Arizona - 30 miles (50 km) south on Highway 64
Grand Canyon Inn 800-635-9203
Red Lake, Arizona - 43 miles (69 km) south on Highway 64
Red Lake Hostel and Texico Station
800-581-4753 or 928-635-4753
Williams, Arizona - 60 miles (100 km) south on Highway 64 Williams Chamber of Commerce
800-863-0546 or 928-635-1418
Flagstaff, Arizona - 80 miles (130 km) southeast on Highways 64 and180 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
800-379-0065 or 928-213-2951
Desert View
Lodging is not available at Desert View; however there is a seasonal campground.
2026 season: Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. Campground closes on Monday, October 12th. Advanced reservation are required and can be made up to 6 months in advance through recreation.gov, or by phone (877-444-6777). Same Day Reservations may also be made online or by phone.
Nearest Lodging Outside of the Park and East of Desert View
Cameron, Arizona - 30 miles (48 km) east of Desert View on Highway 64
Cameron Trading Post and Motel *
800-338-7385 or 928-679-2231
Tuba City, Arizona - 53 miles (85 km) northeast of Desert View on Highways 64, 89 and 160
Diné Inn Motel
928-283-6107
Greyhills Inn
928-283-4450
The Moenkopi Legacy Inn & Suites
928-283-4500
Quality Inn *
928-283-4545
Flagstaff, Arizona, 75 miles (120 km) southeast of Desert View on Highways 64 and 89 Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
800-379-0065 or 928-213-2951
Some Views of Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch
Visit our Key Hiking Messages webpage for current trail closures near Phantom Ranch.
CLOSED — As of August 29, 2026, due to flash flooding: The entirety of Phantom Ranch, including Bright Angel Campground, the Phantom Ranch Canteen, and Phantom Ranch cabins. The Black Bridge and Silver Bridge spanning the Colorado River.
The entirety of the North Kaibab Trail. This includes the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch. This closure is a result of significant flash flooding to the Bright Angel Canyon on 8/29.
There is no estimated reopening of these closure areas at this time.
Phantom Ranch, at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, is a popular destination for both hikers and mule riders. Overnight dormitories and cabins can be reserved and meals are available for purchase. Advance reservations for meals and lodging are required.
(An NPS backcountry camping permit is not required for overnight stays in Phantom Ranch accomodations.) The park's Backcountry Information Center does not make reservations for Phantom Ranch lodging or meals. Reservations are made through Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.
"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!
