Grand Canyon National Park

National Park · AZ · nps.gov page

At Sunset, swirling rain clouds above a vast canyon filled with colorful peaks and cliff walls.
Dramatic sunset from Mather PointPhoto: NPS/M. Quinn

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.

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News

  • With a cliff wall in the background, several hikers are descending a backcountry trail that appears to have stair steps
    Select Inner Canyon Trails Reopen in Grand Canyon National Park

    The South Kaibab Trail below The Tipoff and the entire River Trail, connecting the South Kaibab to the Bright Angel Trail, has reopened to hikers. The Bright Angel Trail between Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse and Havasupai Gardens has reopened to hikers only. This section will remain closed to stock use as crews continue to repair additional trail damage.

  • A dark gray water tank with a white ladder up the side is visible in the distance through pinyon and juniper trees
    Grand Canyon National Parks Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Measures to Reduce Visual Impacts at Hermits Rest 

    The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a draft Memorandum of Agreement outlining proposed measures to reduce the visual impacts of the replacement water tank at Hermits Rest. Comments will be accepted for 15 days, from Oct. 21, 2026 until midnight Nov. 6, 2026.

  • Inner canyon red and brown peaks with mountains in the far distance
    Public Involvement Period Opens on Long-Term North Rim Recovery and Redevelopment Concepts at Grand Canyon National Park

    The National Park Service invites the public to help shape the long-term recovery and future of the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park by participating in a 30-day public involvement period beginning Oct. 6, 2026. Following the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire and significant recovery work over the past year, recent flash floods have underscored the importance of resilient infrastructure, reliable utilities, public safety, emergency preparedness, and thoughtful long-term planning in this remote and dynamic environment.

  • A peak in the inner canyon stands out among pink and blue rainclouds
    Modified Fall Operations Begin at Grand Canyon’s North Rim Oct. 15

    Grand Canyon National Park will begin modified fall operations at the North Rim on Oct. 15. As part of this transition Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road will be temporarily closed from sunset Oct. 15 through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration. The closure is necessary to maintain a safe work environment for crews while they complete these critical repairs.

  • A pink and orange sunrise glow across steep canyon cliffs
    Grand Canyon National Park Announces Projected Dates for Restoring Water to South Rim

    Based upon construction timetables, the National Park Service Incident Management Team projects the park will be able to start pumping water by Nov. 16 from the Bright Angel Creek intake to the new water treatment plan.

Photos

a small ancestral masonry storage room in a cliff above a muddy river.
Ancestral granary at Nankoweap, in the canyon wall, above the Colorado RiverPhoto: NPS/M. Lellouch
The last glow of sunset across the canyon rim with a full moon rising above a pointed peak
During sunset, the full moon is rising above Vishnu Temple.Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
winter clouds and fog passing around a snow covered promentary within a vast mile deep canyon
A winter landscape as seen from Hermit Road on the South Rim of the parkPhoto: NPS/M. Quinn
A cylindrical, stone tower, 70 feet (21 m) is on the edge of a vast, mile-deep canyon
A National Historic Landmark, Desert View Watchtower was constructed in 1932. The view offers an expansive glimpse of the Colorado River.Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
Colorful sunset clouds in the sky above a rustic, four-story hotel on the edge of a precipice.
Sunset from the South Rim Historic District with El Tovar Hotel (1905) on the horizon.Photo: NPS/V. Diaz

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.