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National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Trip Planner
Table of Contents
WELCOME TO GRAND CANYON.................... 2
GENERAL INFORMATION................................ 3
GETTING TO GRAND CANYON....................... 4
WEATHER......................................................... 5
SOUTH RIM...................................................... 6
SOUTH RIM SERVICES AND FACILITIES.......... 7
NORTH RIM...................................................... 8
NORTH RIM SERVICES AND FACILITIES.......... 9
TOURS AND TRIPS........................................... 10
HIKING MAP.................................................... 12
DAY HIKING..................................................... 13
HIKING TIPS..................................................... 14
BACKPACKING................................................. 15
GET INVOLVED................................................ 17
OUTSIDE THE NATIONAL PARK...................... 18
PARK PARTNERS.............................................. 19
Navigating Trip Planner
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navigation. A box around a word or
website indicates a link.
Welcome to Grand Canyon
Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park!
For many, a visit to the Grand Canyon is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I hope you
find the following pages useful for trip planning. Whether your first visit or your tenth, this
planner can help you design the trip of your dreams.
As we welcome over 6 million visitors a year to Grand Canyon, your safety is of the
utmost importance to me. I want you to have an enjoyable and memorable visit but most
importantly I want you to have a safe visit. Use this information to start planning how you
will explore Grand Canyon but don’t be afraid to check in with park staff when you get here.
Our knowledgeable rangers can help perfect any itinerary you put together and ensure you
leave with happy memories.
Exploring any park, Grand Canyon included, can have some dangers. Be sure you are
drinking enough water and eating salty snacks (if hiking). Look down to see where your feet
are; I know the views are breathtaking, but don’t forget to keep a safe distance from the rim
of the Canyon. Wildlife can be cute or even majestic but maintaining a safe distance and not
feeding the animals is best for you and the animal. Just by being aware of these few safety
best practices and using all of the trip planning resources available here, I know that you will
have a fantastic experience visiting us at Grand Canyon National Park!
Thank you,
Christine Lehnertz, Superintendent
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 2
General Information
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Located entirely in northern Arizona, the park
encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River and
adjacent uplands. One of the most spectacular
examples of erosion anywhere in the world,
Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable
vistas it offers to visitors on the rim. Grand
Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.
Grand Canyon National Park
Superintendent Christine Lehnertz
PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023 USA
Park Headquarters
928-638-7888
Website
www.nps.gov/grca/
Park Openings and Closings
Park Entrance Fees
The Village and Desert View on the South
Rim are open all year and park entrances
remain open 24 hours a day. North Rim
facilities open mid-May and close midOctober. Park entrances remain open
24 hours a day during this time. Hours
for visitor centers and businesses vary
throughout the year.
Fees collected support projects in the park.
Admission to the park is $35 per private
vehicle; $30 per motorcycle; and $20 per
person entering the park via Grand Canyon
Railway, park shuttle bus, private rafting
trip, walking, or riding a bicycle. The pass
can be used for seven days and includes
both rims. Pay fees at park entrance stations
or at some businesses outside the park.
Every year the National Park Service offers
entrance fee free days. For complete fee
information, including Annual, Active
Military, Senior, and Access passes visit
Park Information
The park produces a Pocket Map with a
North Rim and South Rim edition that
contains a map and information about
services, facilities, and park ranger
programs. It is available in French, German,
Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and
Chinese. A hiking brochure is available for
those planning to hike one of the park’s
main trails down into Grand Canyon. An
Accessibility Guide is also available. Obtain
publications at entrance stations, visitor
centers, or at
go.nps.gov/136ojl
Accessibility
For information about accessibility in Grand
Canyon National Park, see
go.nps.gov/1rtxl2
go.nps.gov/y5uu6f
Sustainability
Grand Canyon National Park incorporates
sustainability into all aspects of its
operations. Use your refillable water bottle
to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water
at major trailheads, visitor centers, grocery
stores, and lodges. Please recycle—recycling
receptacles are conveniently located and as
common as trash receptacles. Discover what
else you can do to protect the environment
while traveling here and beyond at
go.nps.gov/1b2rzt
Pets
Pets must be leashed at all times and may
not be taken below the rim, inside buildings,
or on shuttle buses. Persons wishing to take
service animals below the rim must check
in at the Backcountry Information Center.
A kennel on the South Rim provides animal
boarding.
The National Park Service cares for the
special places saved by the American people
so that all may experience our heritage.
go.nps.gov/loxbia
E X P E R I E N C E Y O U R A M E R I C A™
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 3
Getting To Grand Canyon
To Salt Lake City
0
50 Miles
15
168
93
169
NEVADA
North
St. George
59
Las
Vegas
89
Kanab
KAIBAB INDIAN
RESERVATION
L. Powell
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HAVASUPAI
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RESERVATION
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RESERVATION
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Peach
Springs
93
Cameron
89
66
AMTRAK
Stops at Williams and Flagstaff, Arizona.
Shuttle service runs from Flagstaff to the
South Rim.
ALT
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ARIZONA SHUTTLE
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From the north—take US 89 or AZ 160 to
95
AZ 64 in Cameron, Arizona. Proceed west
on AZ 64 to the East Entrance of the park.
NORTH RIM
Take US 89A to Jacob Lake, Arizona,
and turn south onto AZ 67 to the North
Entrance of the park.
Coordinates*
71
To Phoenix
260
17
Service between Flagstaff and Grand
Payson
Canyon three times a day; also serves
Phoenix, Tucson, and other locations in
Arizona.Wickenburg
928-350-8466
arizonashuttle.com
60
87
TRANSCANYON SHUTTLE
Phoenix
Provides daily
10 trips each way between the
North and South rims from mid-May to
mid-October. Also runs in off-season from
October 16 through November 15, but must
call first to confirm.
928-638-2820
trans-canyonshuttle.com
FLAGSTAFF SHUTTLE AND CHARTER
Latitude, Longitude: 36° 03’32”N 112° 06’33”W
UTM Zone 12, NAD 83: 400093 East, 3991074
North
Year-round custom service for individuals
and groups from Flagstaff, Sedona, and
Phoenix, Arizona, and Las Vegas, Nevada,
to the South and North rims.
DESERT VIEW WATCHTOWER (DESERT VIEW)
888-215-3105
flagshuttle.com
GRAND CANYON VISITOR CENTER (SOUTH RIM)
Latitude, Longitude: 36° 2’38”N 111° 49’33”W
UTM Zone 12, NAD 83: 425584 East, 3989159
North
NORTH RIM VISITOR CENTER (NORTH RIM)
Latitude, Longitude: 36° 11’51”N 112° 03’09”W
UTM Zone 12, NAD 83: 405379 East, 4006465
North
Fly from Boulder City, Nevada, near Las
Vegas, to Grand Canyon Airport in Tusayan,
Arizona. Ride a taxi from the airport to
the South Rim; rental cars not available at
Grand Canyon Airport.
Train
40
Flagstaff
89
40
GRAND CANYON AIRLINES
grandcanyonairlines.com
Seligman
Ash Fork
Airlines serve Phoenix, Arizona, and
Las Vegas, Nevada. Limited flights go to
Flagstaff, Arizona. Rent a car at any of these
airports to continue to Grand Canyon
National Park or reserve a shuttle to the
park from Phoenix or Flagstaff.
866-235-9422
180
64
Kingman
Colorado R
160
64
Tusayan
64
Williams
From the south—exit I-40 at Williams,
Arizona, and proceed north on AZ 64; or
exit on US 180 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and
follow US 180 to the intersection with AZ
64, then turn north and follow AZ 64 to
the
60
To LosSouth
Angeles Entrance of the park.
10
The Gap
Desert
View
To Los Angeles
SOUTH RIM
NAVAJO
NATION
Valle
68
Private 95Vehicle
89T
North
Rim
South Rim
Grand Canyon
Village
Boulder
City
163
89
Jacob Lake
169
95
Airport
9
9
Colorado
Ri v
er
50 Kilometers
ARIZONA UTAH
18
0
To Bryce Canyon N.P.
17
*GPS may be unreliable in the area.
Be prepared with a map or atlas.
800-872-7245
amtrak.com
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
The train leaves Williams Depot at 9:30
am and arrives at Grand Canyon Depot at
11:45 am. The train departs Grand Canyon
at 3:30 pm, arriving in Williams at 5:45 pm.
A second departure may be offered during
peak periods; call for information.
800-843-8746
thetrain.com
Bus
GREYHOUND
Serves Flagstaff and Williams, Arizona.
800-231-2222
greyhound.com
Tusayan Route Shuttle Bus
PARK AND RIDE: WE’LL BE YOUR GUIDE
Why wait in lines and drive in circles looking
for parking? During the busy season, long
entrance station lines and difficult to find
parking can take the enjoyment out of your
trip. Park in the gateway community of
Tusayan and ride a shuttle bus into the park.
The Tusayan Route operates from March
to September. After making four stops in
Tusayan, the shuttle bus heads straight to
the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, where you
can begin your Grand Canyon experience. No
lines, no hassles, no fuss!
go.nps.gov/1nw8ff
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 4
Weather
Current and Year-Round Weather and Road Conditions go.nps.gov/grca_wr
SUMMER
SPRING AND FALL
WINTER
June through August on the rims
May to September in the canyon
April, May, September, and October on the
rims. March, April, October, and early
November in the canyon
November through March on the rims
December to February in the canyon
Beautiful weather shines on the rims, while
brutal heat tortures the inner canyon. The
high elevation and low humidity causes
dramatic changes in temperature from day
to night; bring a jacket. The excessive heat
in the canyon can be dangerous and even
fatal to unprepared hikers. Average rim
temperatures range from 48°F (9°C) to 83°F
(28°C). Inner canyon temperatures range
from 72°F (23°C) to 104°F (40°C).
Come prepared for a variety of conditions
during these changeable seasons. May and
October are typically dry, but snow on the
rims is not unusual. Late April and May
feature strong wind on the rims. Seasonable
weather in the canyon offers some of the
best times for hiking, making permits harder
to obtain for overnight camping. Average
rim temperatures range from 32°F (0°C) to
63°F (17°C). Inner canyon temperatures
range from 56°F (13°C) to 82°F (28°C).
While the South Rim remains open yearround, the road to the North Rim closes
with the first heavy snowfall. Canyon views
may be obscured during passing storms,
but canyon formations highlighted by snow
are unforgettable. Grand Canyon National
Park does not refund entrance fees due to
weather. The park plows South Rim roads,
but temporary closures may occur. Average
rim temperatures range from 19°F (-7°C)
to 45°F (7°C). Inner canyon temperatures
range from 36°F (2°C) to 56°F (13°C).
LIGHTNING DANGER
Common during summer, monsoon storms
bring dangerous lightning. When you hear
thunder, move away from the canyon rim.
Do not stand under trees. Seek shelter
inside vehicles, shuttle buses, or buildings;
note that shuttle buses only stop at
designated bus stops and will not pick you
up on the side of the road during a storm.
Be aware of possible floods and falling rocks
during and after storms.
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 5
South Rim
Hermits Rest to Village
7 miles 11 kilometers
Village to Visitor Center
2.1 miles 3.4 kilometers
Visitor Center to Desert View
22 miles 35 kilometers
REA—MAP NOT TO SCALE
EN LA R GE D A
Desert View
Camping—
summer only
Hermits Rest
Desert View
Watchtower
Yavapai Point and
Geology Museum
Snack bar
Navajo Point
Lipan Point
Rim
Pima Point
Mojave Point
Drive
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Kachina
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Shrine of
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Library
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Lot 4
Park Store
Market
Plaza
Pipe Creek
Vista
Yavapai
Lodge
Lot B
Post Office
Gate: Yaki Point Road
closed to private
vehicles
Drive
Desert View
Bank
Garage
S t Community
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Yav
Lot A
Market
Trailer Village
Arizona
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Nat
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Mather Campground
Road
Mather
Campground
Camper
Services
Clinic
Backcountry
Information Center
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Lots 1–3
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Trail
Thunderbird
Lodge
Bright
Angel
Bike Rentals and Cafe
Lot D
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For detailed maps see go.nps.gov/x4kiir
Trails
Parking and Shuttle Buses
Viewpoints
The South Rim experiences crowded
conditions throughout the year. Parking
near the
Grand Canyon Visitor Center fills
Distances
by 10Rim
am
during busy periods. ForRoad
surviving
Trail
busy times see go.nps.gov/gc_tips
Choose from dozens of beautiful and
unique overlooks. Enjoy fantastic vistas
no matter the viewpoint.Free Shuttle Buses
Paved Greenway Trail (bicycles)
Paved trail (no bicycles)
Unpaved trail (bicycles)
Unpaved trail (no bicycles)
Pets allowed
Hermits Rest to Pima Point
1.0mi
1.6 km
Pima Point to Monument Creek Vista
1.8mi
2.9 km
Monument Creek Vista to The Abyss
1.0mi
1.6 km
The Abyss to Mojave Point
1.1mi
1.8 km
Mojave Point to Hopi Point
1.0mi
1.6 km
Hopi Point to Powell Point
0.3mi
0.5 km
Powell Point to Maricopa Point
0.5mi
0.8 km
Maricopa Point to Trailview Overlook
0.7mi
1.1 km
Trailview Overlook to Bright Angel Trailhead
0.5mi
0.8 km
Grand Canyon Visitor Center to:
Desert View
Market Plaza
Tusayan
Village
Find additional parking found in lots A–D.
Find shuttle bus stops in or near all parking
areas. go.nps.gov/gc_parking
Bright Angel Trailhead to Verkamp’s
0.5mi
0.8 km
Verkamp’s to Yavapai Point (Trail of Time)
1.4mi
2.3 km
Yavapai Point to Mather Point
0.7mi
1.1 km
Mather Point to Pipe Creek Vista
1.4mi
2.3 km
Pipe Creek Vista to South Kaibab Trailhead
0.9mi
1.4 km
12.8mi
20.6 km
Total distance
Greenway Trail
Village to:
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Hermits Rest
Market Plaza
Tusayan
Services
35.4 km
0.9 mi
1.4 km
6.7 mi
10.8 km
2.1 mi
3.4 km
2.1 mi
3.4 km
7.4 mi
11.9 km
1.4 mi
2.3 km
6.3 mi
10.1 km
Gifts
Restrooms
Bike rentals
Information
Campground
Laundromat
Showers
Drinking water
Lodging
Store
Pipe Creek Vista to Grand Canyon Visitor Center
1.5mi
2.5 km
Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Market Plaza
0.9mi
1.4 km
Market Plaza to Village
1.0mi
1.6 km
Village to Hermit Road
0.6mi
1.0 km
Monument Creek Vista to Pima Point
1.8mi
2.9 km
First aid
Picnic area
0.7mi
Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Mather Campground 1.2mi
Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Tusayan
6.6mi
1.2 km
Food service
Post office
Information
RV camping
DESERT
VIEW DRIVE
Bus route transfers
Hours of Operation
Shuttle buses run every 10–15 minutes during
the day. They run approximately every 30 minutes
during the hour before sunrise and the hour after
sunset.
Bus Rules
1. No eating or open drink containers.
2. No pets. Service animals permitted.
3. Collapse strollers before entering the shuttle
bus. No oversized or jogging strollers. Remove
baby-back carriers when seated.
4. Shuttle buses can accommodate two or three
bicycles but not tag alongs, baby trailers, or
children’s bicycles with wheels less than 16
inches (41 cm). Riders must load and unload
their bicycles.
5. Shuttle buses only stop at designated bus stops.
Drive along 22 miles (35 km) for views
of the Colorado River. Climb to the top
floor of Desert View Watchtower for a
360-degree view.
Telephone
Wi-Fi
COLORADO RIVER VIEWS
Look down on portions of the
Colorado River from viewpoints along
Hermit Road, Desert View Drive, and
from Yavapai and Mather points.
East
South
Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder, a
22-minute introductory film, repeats on
theRest
hour
and half-hour
inRoute
Grand
Canyon
Hermits
Route (Red)
Village
(Blue)
Visitor Center.
Stop
Bus stops
West
SEE THE PARK FILM
March 1 to November 30
Bus routes
Travel the 7-mile (11 km) Hermit Road.
Stop at nine scenic viewpoints and
numerous unnamed overlooks. Shuttle
buses and bicycles only March 1 to
November 30.
ATM
1.4 km
10.6 km
22.0 mi
Public parking
0.9mi
2.0 km
To Tusayan
Camping—summer only
Gas station
South Kaibab Trailhead to Pipe Creek Vista
Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Trailer Village
64
HERMIT ROAD
North
Things to do
South Entrance Station
Airport
Consider using the free shuttle bus system.
Running on natural gas, these fullyaccessible buses offer easy access to many
popular viewpoints and hiking and bicycling
opportunities along the South Rim.
go.nps.gov/gc_shuttle
To
Cameron
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Village Route Transfer
Hermits Rest Route Transfer
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Amphitheater
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Hotel
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Bright Angel Trailhead
Lookout
Studio
Bright
Angel
Lodge
Grand Canyon
Visitor Center
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Trailview
Overlook
Tusayan
Museum
and Ruin
Yaki Point
Bus parking
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Verkamp’s
Visitor
Rim
Center
Hopi
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Kolb
Studio
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Mather Point
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Village
64
Moran Point
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Visitor Center
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Grandview Point
Sou
Hopi Point
Powell Point
Maricopa Point
Hermit Road closed to
private vehicles March 1
to November 30
Tra
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(N
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The Abyss
bi
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Trail of Time:
Geology exhibits on Rim Trail
between Verkamp’s Visitor
Center and Yavapai Point
Monument Creek Vista
Tra
il
Hermit
Trailhead
To trailhead
0.25mi 0.40km
Desert View
Entrance
Station
Year-round
Westbound
Eastbound
Stop
Village Route Transfer
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Trailview Overlook
Market Plaza Westbound
Maricopa Point
Shrine of the Ages
Powell Point
Train Depot
Hopi Point
Bright Angel Lodge
Mojave Point
Hermits Rest Route Transfer
The Abyss
Maswik Lodge
Monument Creek Vista
Backcountry Information Center
Pima Point
Center Road
Hermits Rest
Village East
Pima Point
Shrine of the Ages
Mojave Point
Mather Campground
Powell Point
Trailer Village
Village Route Transfer
Market Plaza Eastbound
Westbound
Eastbound
ATTEND A FREE PARK RANGER PROGRAM
Daily programs help you discover more
about Grand Canyon. Check visitor
centers or go.nps.gov/gc_programs for a
fullRoute
listing
Tusayan
(Purple)of park ranger programs.
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Kaibab/Rim Route (Orange)
May 7 to October 9
Stop
Southbound
GO ON A HIKE
Northbound
Year-round
Stop
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
IMAX/R.P.’s Stage Stop
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
Mather Point
Grand Hotel
Yavapai Geology Museum
Big E Steakhouse & Saloon
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
South Kaibab Trailhead
Rim
route
Kaibab
route
See page 13 for rim and inner canyon day
hiking information. Use free shuttle buses
to access trails.
Yaki Point
Pipe Creek Vista
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
RIDE A BICYCLE
Journey through the forest and along parts
of the canyon rim on the Greenway Trail.
go.nps.gov/1v2hmb
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 6
South Rim Services and Facilities
Information
The National Park Service staffs several visitor
centers on the South Rim. Open every day of the
year; hours vary.
VILLAGE
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Plan your visit, and learn about Grand Canyon
through the free park film and exhibits. Offers
close access to Mather Point.
Backcountry Information Center
Learn about inner-canyon hiking; obtain
backcountry information and permits.
Kolb Studio
View exhibits in the restored 1904 Kolb brothers’
home and photography studio.
Verkamp’s Visitor Center
Visit one of the oldest buildings in the Village and
explore more than 100 years of community history.
Yavapai Geology Museum
Find answers to your questions with 3D maps and
exhibits about the geologic story you see through
the windows.
DESERT VIEW
Desert View Watchtower
Inspired by ancient pueblos, this Mary Jane Colter
building offers spectacular views of Grand Canyon
and the Painted Desert.
Tusayan Museum and Ruin
Look into the past and present day lives of thriving
American Indian communities. Located 3 miles
(4.8 km) west of Desert View.
Camping
Lodging
Desert View Campground (NPS)
$12/night; no hookups. Maximum vehicle length:
30 feet (9.1 m). Open mid-April to mid-October
on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations.
Located 22 miles (35 km) east of the Village.
Reservations should be made well in advance as
facilities tend to be full for much of the year. Offseason rates available.
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Offers accommodations at Yavapai Lodge.
877-404-4611
visitgrandcanyon.com
IN THE PARK
Mather Campground (NPS)
$18/night; no hookups; dump station available.
Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet (9.1 m). Open
year-round; reservations strongly recommended
April through October. Operates first-come, firstserved from the end of November to early March.
877-444-6777
recreation.gov
Trailer Village (Delaware North Companies)
Pull-through sites with hookups. Reservations
recommended. Open year-round.
877-404-4611
visitgrandcanyon.com
OUTSIDE THE PARK, TUSAYAN, ARIZONA
Camper Village (Private)
Hookups, coin-operated showers, laundry,
propane, dump station, and store; open
year-round.
928-638-2887
grandcanyoncampervillage.com
Ten-X Campground (Kaibab National Forest)
No hookups or showers. Most individual sites firstcome, first-served. Some individual and all group
sites available by reservation. Open May through
September.
Reservations: 877-444-6777 or
recreation.gov
Information: 928-638-2443
IN THE PARK
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Offers accommodations at El Tovar Hotel and
Bright Angel, Kachina, Maswik, and Thunderbird,
lodges.
888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
OUTSIDE THE PARK IN TUSAYAN, ARIZONA
Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn
800-622-6966
grandcanyonsquire.com
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
800-995-2521; pets ok
grandcanyonplaza.com
The Grand Hotel
888-634-7263
grandcanyongrandhotel.com
Holiday Inn Express
928-638-3000
gcanyon.com
Red Feather Lodge
800-538-2345; pets ok
redfeatherlodge.com
7 Mile Lodge
928-638-2291; no reservations
Other Services
The Village features a variety of services, including
restaurants, gift shops, post office, bank, general
store, garage, kennel, laundry, showers, taxi, and
more. go.nps.gov/o2ib4w
Tusayan, Arizona, offers additional restaurants,
gift shops, groceries, and a gas station.
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 7
North Rim
Approximate scale
foreground area only
67
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Walhalla Overlook
NORTH RIM VISITOR CENTER
Explore exhibits, talk to a park ranger, and
visit the bookstore operated by the Grand
Canyon Association.
BACKCOUNTRY INFORMATION CENTER
Located in the Administrative Building,
learn about inner-canyon hiking and obtain
backcountry information and permits for
overnight hikes.
Cape Final
7916ft
2413m
Cape Royal
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THEATER
To Phantom Ranch
Less visited than the South Rim, the North
Rim offers quiet canyon views. North Rim
facilities are open mid-May to mid-October.
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Atoko Point
8400ft
2561m
7998ft
2438m
Thor Temple
6741ft
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Visitor Center
Widforss Point
7900ft
2403m
Uncle Jim Point
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Things to Do
Driving Viewpoints
Discover Grand Canyon's hidden secrets.
See the current list of park ranger programs
at the North Rim Visitor Center.
go.nps.gov/gc_activities
Travel 11 miles (18 km) from the visitor
center to view Mount Hayden and Marble
Canyon along this beautiful 20-minute drive
each way.
ENJOY THE VISTAS
CAPE ROYAL
View the canyon from Grand Canyon
Lodge, trails along the rim, or the scenic
drives on the Walhalla Plateau leading to
Point Imperial and Cape Royal.
Drive 23 miles (37 km) from the visitor
center to explore Angels Window and
ancestral Puebloan ruins at Walhalla Glades.
Allow plenty of time to enjoy this 45-minute
drive each way.
ATTEND A FREE PARK RANGER PROGRAM
POINT IMPERIAL
GO ON A HIKE
See page 13 for rim and inner canyon day
hiking information.
RIDE A BICYCLE
Note: Vehicles longer than 30 feet (9 m)
not recommended on the roads to Point
Imperial and Cape Royal.
Permitted on all roads unless posted;
prohibited on all trails, except the Bridle
and Arizona trails.
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 8
North Rim Services and Facilities
Camping
Lodging
Food and Beverage
North Rim Campground (NPS)
$18–$25/night. No hookups; dump station
available. Stays limited to seven days per
season. Open May 15 to October 31. Campground
fills most nights; advanced reservations strongly
recommended.
877-444-6777
recreation.gov
Grand Canyon Lodge
Make reservations with Forever Resorts; books
well in advance. Check the lodge for same day
availability. Open May 15 to October 15.
877-386-4383
grandcanyonforever.com
Grand Canyon Lodge Dining Room
Offers a view of the canyon; reservations for dinner
recommended; open daily.
OUTSIDE THE PARK
Roughrider Saloon
In the Grand Canyon Lodge complex; open daily.
IN THE PARK
OUTSIDE THE PARK
DeMotte Campground (US Forest Service)
18 miles (28 km) north of North Rim. $20/night;
no hookups or reservations. Open May 15 to
October 15.
Reservations for half the sites: 877-444-6777 or
recreation.gov
Information: 928-643-7395
fs.usda.gov
Jacob Lake Campground (US Forest Service)
45 miles (75 km) north of North Rim. $20/night;
no hookups. Open May 15 to October 15.
Reservations for camp site: 877-444-6777 or
recreation.gov
Information: 928-643-7395
fs.usda.gov
IN THE PARK
Kaibab Lodge
Located 18 miles (30 km) north of North Rim; open
May 15 to October 15 and includes a restaurant
and store.
928-638-2389
kaibablodge.com
Jacob Lake Inn
Located 45 miles (75 km) north of North Rim in
Jacob Lake, Arizona; open year-round. Includes a
restaurant, store, and gas station with pay at pump
available 24 hours daily. Propane available.
928-643-7232
jacoblake.com
IN THE PARK
Deli in the Pines
In the Grand Canyon Lodge complex; open daily.
Coffee Shop
Located in the Roughrider Saloon; offers coffee,
bagels, and baked goods in the morning and light
fare, appetizers, and cocktails later in the day.
Chuckwagon Buffet
Located in the Grand Canyon Lodge. Purchase
an all-you-can eat or a one-time-through ticket
and take your dinner from the auditorium to the
veranda.
Other Services
The North Rim offers a variety of other services
including fuel, garage, laundry, showers, post
office, and more. go.nps.gov/o2ib4w
Kaibab Camper Village (Private)
Located 0.25 mile (0.5 km) south of
Jacob Lake on Arizona Highway 67. Open May 15
to October 15; full hookups available.
928-643-7804
928-526-0924, during the off-season
kaibabcampervillage.com
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 9
Tours and Trips
Air Tours
Mule Trips
Bus Tours
All scenic air tours originate from Grand
Canyon Airport in Tusayan, Arizona, outside
the South Rim of the park. Companies offer
both fixed-wing and helicopter tours daily.
Mule trips make daily excursions and
overnight trips into the canyon.
For information visit
FIXED-WING
SOUTH RIM
Grand Canyon Airlines
866-235-9422
grandcanyonairlines.com
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
303-297-2757 or 888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
Daily South Rim tours to Hermits Rest and
Desert View, as well as sunrise and sunset
tours. Tour guides explain history and
geology while you relax and enjoy canyon
views. Wheelchair-accessible coaches
available by prior arrangement.
Westwind Air Service
888-869-0866
westwindairservice.com
NORTH RIM
Vision Airlines
800-256-8767
visionholidays.com
HELICOPTER
Grand Canyon Helicopters
855-326-9617
grandcanyonhelicoptersaz.com
Maverick Helicopters
888-261-4414
maverickhelicopter.com
go.nps.gov/14jx4c
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
303-297-2757 or 888-297-2757
grandcanyonlodges.com
Grand Canyon Trail Rides
May 15 to October 15
435-679-8665
canyonrides.com
Bicycle Rentals and Tours
Bicycle, wheelchair, and stroller rentals are
available from March to January, weather
permitting. Rent a bicycle for a self-guided
tour of the rim or enjoy seasonally offered
guided bicycle tours. Closed Christmas Day.
Bright Angel Bicycles and Café
928-638-3055
bikegrandcanyon.com
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
888-635-7272
papillon.com
Grand Canyon National Park Trip Planner 10
River Adventures
For an ultimate adventure and a life-changing experience, raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon.
Several options allow exploring the river on a diversity of time frames and budgets.
1-DAY COMMERCIAL TRIPS
2 – 5 DAY LOWER GORGE RIVER TRIPS
Half-day and all-day smooth-water float
trips travel 15 river miles (24 km) from Glen
Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry, March 1 to
November 30.
Private river trips can float 52 river miles
(84 km) from Diamond Creek to Lake
Mead. Permits available starting one year in
advance on a first-come, first-served basis.
The National Park Service does not assess
permit fees for this section of the river, but
the Hualapai Tribe charges access fees for
crossing their reservation. For information
and applications visit: go.nps.gov/sxsoub
Glen Canyon Rafting Hospitality
800-992-8022
riveradventures.com/glen-canyon-float-trips/glencanyon-float-trip-experience/
3 – 18 DAY COMMERCIAL TRIPS
The following companies offer three- to 19-day river trips through Grand Canyon, traveling
226 river miles (364 km) from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. Companies offer a variety of
trips in large motorized rafts, oared rafts, paddle rafts, and dories.
Aramark-Wilderness River Adventures
800-992-8022
riveradventures.com
Grand Canyon Expeditions Co.
800-544-2691
gcex.com
Arizona Raft Adventures
800-786-7238
azraft.com
Grand Canyon Whitewater
800-343-3121
grandcanyonwhitewater.com
Arizona River Runners
800-477-7238
raftarizona.com
Hatch River Expeditions
800-856-8966