Extreme
Heat risk
2/2
Rims open
4 areas
Campgrounds
$35
7-day fee
Dark Sky
Certified park
1 live
Camera
Extreme Heat Danger — Inner CanyonFatalities in 2026▾
North Rim Recovery StatusReopened May 15▾
Park Access & Fees2 open · $35▾
South Rim
Open Year-Round
Grand Canyon Village & shuttle system
The Village (Blue) Route shuttle runs year-round connecting lodges, campgrounds, and Market Plaza. The Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route is the only way to reach Yaki Point and the South Kaibab Trailhead — both closed to private vehicles.
Shuttle routes & schedule ↗
North Rim
Seasonal · Limited Services
Reopened May 15, 2026 after fire recovery
1,000+ ft higher than the South Rim, ~10°F cooler on average. Typically closes mid-October for the winter. See the recovery-status notice above before planning a visit.
💡 No potable water in the developed area this season — pack your own.
North Rim status ↗
Campground Availability4 areas▾
Mather Campground Reservation Only ▾
Sites327
LocationGrand Canyon Village, South Rim
Season~Mar 1 – Nov 30
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Desert View Campground Reservation Only ▾
Location23 mi east of the Village, 7,463 ft
Season~Mid-Apr – mid-Oct
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Trailer Village RV Park Reservation Only ▾
NotesOnly full-hookup RV park in-park · sites up to 50 ft
BookingVia park concessioner, not Recreation.gov
Trailer Village booking ↗
North Rim Campground Reopened for 2026 ▾
Location8,200 ft, ponderosa/aspen forest
NotesNo potable water on-site · showers/laundry closed for 2026
Book on Recreation.gov ↗
Landmarks & Trails7 stops▾
South Rim3 stops▾
Mather PointIconic first-view overlook, near visitor centerRoadside
Desert View Watchtower1932 Mary Colter tower, panoramic canyon & river viewsRoadside
Bright Angel TrailheadClassic corridor trail to the river — see heat warning aboveStrenuous
Inner Canyon2 stops▾
Phantom RanchOnly lodging below the rim — cabins open, dorms closed indefinitelyReservation/lottery
South Kaibab TrailheadSteep, exposed, no water — shuttle-only access (Orange Route)Strenuous
North Rim2 stops▾
Cape Royal Scenic DriveOpen for 2026 — Point Imperial & Cape Royal overlooksRoadside
North Kaibab TrailheadOpen on foot only — stock use suspended for 2026Strenuous
Colorado River Conditions2 gauges▾
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Colorado River near Grand Canyon, AZ
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Stargazing & Night SkyDark Sky Park▾
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Grand Canyon is a certified International Dark Sky Park. The annual Star Party each June draws astronomers with telescopes to both rims. Desert View and Lipan Point are popular low-light-pollution viewing spots away from Village lighting. NPS night sky info ↗
Concession Information2 operators▾
South Rim Lodging & DiningXanterra▾
Xanterra Travel CollectionOperates South Rim lodges, dining, Phantom Ranch, and mule ridesYear-round
North Rim ServicesAramark▾
Aramark / Grand Canyon Lodge NorthGeneral store & camp services — Lodge itself destroyed by 2025 fire, not yet rebuiltSeasonal
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Park Contact Information