Grand Canyon National Park

National Park Service, Arizona.

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

Camping and Day Use

  • Desert View Campground
  • Mather Campground
  • North Rim Campground (AZ)

Activities and Experiences

  • Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
  • Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets

Site Passes

  • Grand Canyon National Park Site Pass

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horse Camping
  • Paddling
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

South Rim: Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. North Rim: Open for the season between May 15 and October 15, 2024. The North Rim is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south. Jacob Lake, AZ is located in northern Arizona on Highway 89A, not far from the Utah border.

Additional Information

  • Grand Canyon National Park Official Website
  • Grand Canyon National Park Map

Photo Gallery

  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Grand Canyon Mather Point Sunset on the South RimPeople come from all over the world to view Grand Canyon's sunset
  • Grand Canyon National Park: View from Cape Royal on the North RimA popular outdoor site for weddings and receptions, Cape Royal Amphitheater is located 23 miles (37 km) from the North Rim developed area.
  • Grand Canyon National Park: Desert View Watchtower (South Rim)The Watchtower is located at Desert View, the eastern-most developed area on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
  • Looking down the Colorado River from Nankoweap at river mile 53A view down the Colorado river from Nankoweap in Marble canyon.
  • Aerial View of Grand Canyon VillageAerial view of the El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House, Colter Hall and Kachina Lodge. Passenger train at the station, in the Historic District on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

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