National Park
Grand Canyon National Park, in Northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from the rims. The South Rim is open. The North Rim is CLOSED for the winter.
Both Desert View (East Entrance) and South Entrance are Open 24 hours/day and 7 Days/week. Credit cards, Recreation.gov, Your Pass Now, 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 (accessed via US 89 to Cameron, AZ, then west on SR 64, usually has shorter wait times.
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| Wednesday | All Day |
| Monday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
The North Rim has a short season. The North Rim is scheduled to open on May 15, 2024. 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. Walking at this elevation can be strenuous. The North Rim is closed to all vehicles between December 1st and May 14th, and no visitor services are available.
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| Wednesday | All Day |
| Monday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
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 is open for the 2022 season between April 15 and October 16. 2022. Reservations are required.
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| Wednesday | All Day |
| Monday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
Regular Event
Exhibition/Show
2024 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale in historic Kolb Studio on the South Rim.Read more
Sep 15, 2024 - Jan 20, 2025
Regular Event
Talk
Canyon Connections -Ranger's Talk (Topic Varies) — Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor Center
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Oct 28, 2024 - Mar 8, 2025
Regular Event
Talk
Grand Canyon Geology Talk Rang... Read more
Oct 28, 2024 - Mar 8, 2025
Special Event
Other
Full Moon Rise over Grand Canyon
Watch the Sun set in the west at 5:59 pm, then turn to the e... Read more
Dec 15, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024
Regular Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Lyncia Begay - Diné Author and Community Activist
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday — Dec... Read more
Dec 17, 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
Regular Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Marie Honyumptewa - Hopi Beader
Ahkima Honyumptewa - Hopi Weaver and Pai... Read more
Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024