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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon

Moderate Arizona

Lower North Kaibab Trail Reopens March 4 Following Dragon Bravo Fire; Additional Areas Reopen in Kaibab National Forest

Grand Canyon National Park will reopen a portion of the North Kaibab Trail on Wednesday, March 4, 20...

Feb 3, 2026
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Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2027 Noncommercial River Trip Lottery Period

On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommerci...

Feb 2, 2026
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Grand Canyon National Park plans adaptive reopening of North Rim in summer 2026

Grand Canyon National Park is preparing an adaptive approach for the seasonal reopening of the North...

Jan 28, 2026
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Overview

Grand Canyon National Park is located in Arizona and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

An RV parked on a paved surface, nestled in a desert scrub forest.

Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$30 Reserve
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Mather Campground - South Rim

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
$30 Reserve
a wide panorama showing a number of RVs in individual sites.

Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
$85 Reserve
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Park Film

Park Films in the South Rim Visitor Center Theater

Park Films Are Shown Daily in the Visitor Center Theater. ►At the top of the hour, the 24-minute fil...

20 MinutesWinter, Spring
At a scenic overlook with railings, a park ranger is presenting a talk to a group of visitors.
Arts and Culture

Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 1:30 pm

Geology Talk Ranger Program - 1:30 pm daily (during winter 2025/2026). Gain insight into Grand Canyo...

25-30 MinutesWinter, Spring
Colorful Grand Canyon paintings of different sizes hanging on walls in an art gallery.
Museum Exhibits

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition 2025

The 2025 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition is taking place this month at historic Kolb Stud...

Winter, Spring
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Scenic Driving

Tour Scenic Hermit Road in Your Vehicle (Under 22 feet)

Scenic Hermit Road begins on the west side of Grand Canyon Village. The road is open to private vehi...

3-4 hoursWinter
Pink rays of sun illuminate the side of a large, cream-colored stone arch on the side of a cliff.

Angels Window

Arch

A short, easy side trail from the Cape Royal trail leads to an area above Angels Window, which offers visitors the chanc...

A dark metal stand supports an angled wayside exhibit that discusses Grand Canyon's fossil record.

Animal Life Appeared About 630 Million Years Ago

Animals

The record of life and the stories of the diverse creatures that once lived here are captured in the rocks that make up ...

A large sign above a pair of metal double doors set in a wooden log wall reads "Arizona Steakhouse".

Arizona Steakhouse (at Bright Angel Lodge)

Restaurant

The Arizona Steak House (at Bright Angel Lodge) Located on the east side of Bright Angel Lodge in the South Rim Village ...

Wooden routed sign with white letters reads, Arizona Trail. Widforss Trail, .5; Park Entrance: 10.

Arizona Trail

Arizona

Note: the Arizona Trail and the North Kaibab Trail are CLOSED within Grand Canyon National Park, until further notice, d...

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Backcountry Information Center

Information

The Backcountry Info Center is open daily from 8 am–noon and 1 pm–5 pm. It provides information, permits, and trip plann...

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