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Geologic Wonder and Ancestral Homeland

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.Read More

two lines of cars are waiting to buy entrance passes outside of a rustic entrance station.Entrance Fees and Passes

What pass should you pick? A standard or an annual pass? How much do they cost? Do you qualify for a military, senior, or access pass?

Front entrance to a wood and stone hotel with snow on the ground.Lodging: South Rim & North Rim

Park lodging books up in advance. Reservations are recommended. South Rim is open all year. North Rim Lodge has closed for the winter

In a forested campground, two tents are side by side with a picnic table and two chairs.Camping: South Rim & North Rim

South Rim Mather Campground and RV Trailer Village are open all year. Desert View and North Rim Campgrounds are closed for the winter,

People walking across a plaza with information kiosks on the left and a long building on the right.What's Open Today?

Here's an updated list of the hours of operation for visitor centers, lodges, restaurants, shops, and other services within the park.

two people at a scenic overlook are looking at a vast canyon filled with a cloud inversion. Weather, Webcams and Roads

Includes weather forecast maps and graphics. Webcams show current conditions. Road closure updates here —or call 928-638-7496 for recording.

Park Visitors taking photos from standing alongside a guardrail. Things To Do

Walking, hiking, bicycling, touring, stargazing, rail adventures, mule trips, guided learning —or just relaxing and taking in the view.

A group of park visitors listening to a ranger talk. The ranger is on the left within the groupPrograms and Special Events

Here's the calendar of this week's ranger and astronomy programs, cultural demonstrations and special events.

On a backcountry trail. an orange gate with a sign that reads, "Trail Closed".Today's Key Hiking Messages

Know before you go! Learn about trail conditions and closures, the weather forecast, and drinking water availability inside the canyon.

A large group gathers at a rest area and are donning hiking attire. Special Use Permits (SUP)

Special events held within the park like Rim-to-Rim extended day hikes, weddings, and large gatherings require special use permits.

A ranger is interviewed near the canyon rim with a reporter and a videographer. Filming and Photography Permits

A special use permit is required for all commercial filming activities and certain still photography activities within the park.

Last updated: January 8, 2025

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