| Facilities: Restrooms, drinking water, and many campsites are provided at both the North Rim and South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. Groceries and supplies are available on the South Rim at a general store (both in Grand Canyon Village and at Desert View). There is a small camper store on the North Rim, adjacent to the North Rim Campground. The Visitors Center for the South Rim is located just east of Grand Canyon Village, approximately 6 miles north of the south entrance. The Visitor Center for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is located in the lobby of Grand Canyon Lodge. Best Time To Visit: The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Visitor services and facilities inside the National Park on the North Rim are only open from mid-May to mid-October. Fees: An entrance fee is charged when visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. Overnight camping fees may also apply. A hiking permit is necessary to anyone who plans on staying in the Grand Canyon overnight. Contact the park ranger for further information. Accessibility: Facilities vary a great deal. Please contact Grand Canyon National Park for a copy of the park's free 8-page Accessibility Guide. None of the hiking trails are accessible, but riding a mule may be an option. Rules: This National Park is located in the Kaibab National Forest; forest regulations apply. Directions: To reach the Grand Canyon National Park from Grand Canyon, Arizona take Highway 180 north. To reach the Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) from Williams, Arizona take AZ 64 north.To reach the Grand Canyon National Park (South Rim) from Kingman, Arizona take I-40 east to AZ 64. Take AZ 64 north to the south rim.To reach the Grand Canyon Nation Park (North Rim) from Jacob Lake, Arizona travel 44 miles south via Highway 67.Map: Click here for a map to Grand Canyon National Park Reservations: Reservations are accepted to use the Grand Canyon National Park. This is a highly visited park, and if visitors decide to camp anywhere within the Grand Canyon National Park, it is highly recommended that they get reservations first. Permits are required for all overnight hikes; permits must be obtained in person or by written request (phone reservations are not accepted). Write and request a copy of the Grand Canyon National Park's Backcountry Trip Planner for additional information on backpacking in the park. Permits are not required for day hikes. | |
