Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona, is home to much of the immense Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Viewpoints include Mather Point, Yavapai Observation Station and architect Mary Colter’s Lookout Studio and her Desert View Watchtower. Lipan Point, with wide views of the canyon and Colorado River, is a popular, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Grand Canyon National Park does not have timed entry, or reservations to enter the park.

Whether you’re planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Grand Canyon National Park site-specific digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your digital pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF and can be printed out for display when you arrive.

  • Private Vehicle ($35 valid for 7 days)
  • Motorcycle ($30 valid for 7 days)
  • Individual (bicyclist, hiker, pedestrian) ($20 valid for 7 days)

First-time to Visit?

I want to visit the…
South Rim —— Grand Canyon Skywalk

North Rim (CLOSED FOR THE WINTER)

More about: Lodging —— Camping

Backcountry Hiking —— River Trips

Basic Information

Operating Hours and Seasons

Fees and Passes —— Permits

Webcams

Weather & Road Conditions

Sunrise & Sunset Times

  • Traveling? Call 928-638-7496 for recorded information about current park road conditions and closures.
  • Visiting Grand Canyon with your pet? Things to know >

Directions & Transportation

Park Maps

Directions to South Rim

South Rim Parking and Free Shuttle Buses

Directions to North Rim (CLOSED FOR THE WINTER)

Trip Planner – available in 8 languages

Eating & Sleeping

Lodging

Restaurants & Groceries

Camping Overview

South Rim Camping

North Rim Camping (CLOSED FOR THE WINTER)

Places To Go

Historic South Rim Village

Hermit Road Scenic Drive

Desert View Drive (State Route 64)

Desert View

North Rim (CLOSED FOR THE WINTER)

Things To Do

Ranger Programs

Visitor Centers

Hiking — Mule Trips — Whitewater Rafting

Bicycling — Guided Tours

Sunrise and Sunset Times

three mobile phones side-by-side, are displaying screens from the NPS mobile app; the menu, map, and search.

The National Park Service Mobile App is a great tool for planning your trip, then it can be used as a guide during your visit. You can download the maps and content from Grand Canyon National Park for offline use. It’s especially handy if you’re exploring remote areas or concerned about data limits. Free and available now.

Visit this webpage (updated daily) for the current list of what is open and closed, and the hours of operation.

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