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Grand Canyon National Park

A powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

Lodging   Camping   Maps    Permits    News Releases 

Download the South Rim Guide Newspaper
Spring Edition March 1 - May 28 (3MB PDF)

 
Newspaper available in 8 languages.

Download Visitor Information & Maps here

2010 Trip Planner & backcountry info (1 MB PDF File)

2009 Season North Rim Guide (2.59 MB PDF File)
(For reference) The 2010 N. Rim Guide publishes late April.

Información de Español (3.6MB PDF archivo)
Français   Deutsch   Italiano    ??    ???    ???
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Park Ranger giving CA Condor Talk.

Things To Do and Ways To Learn More

Interpretive Ranger Programs -  Guided Tours 
Watch our Ranger Minute video podcasts...

Calendar of Events    Educational Fee Waivers 
Grand Canyon Field Institute Classes & Tours

Sunrise/Sunset times   Accessibility   Brochures    

 
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Park Management Information


Recent park
 News Releases      Statistics

Doing Business With The Park (Permits)

Changes in Firearm Laws (Start February 22)

River Management        Fire Information


 
Grand Canyon Outside the Park

Outside of Grand Canyon National Park

These places are outside of the National Park.

Learn more about:
the Skywalk and Hualapai Reservation
the Havasupai Reservation and Waterfalls 
the Kaibab National Forest
the Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park

 

Write to

Grand Canyon National Park
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Phone

Visitor Information
(928) 638-7888

Fax

(928) 638-7797

Climate

SUMMER temperatures on the South Rim are relatively pleasant. North Rim temperatures are a few degrees cooler due to the higher elevation. Inner canyon temperatures are extreme. Daytime highs at the river often exceed 105°F. Thunderstorms frequently occur during July, August, and early September.

WINTER conditions on the South Rim can be extreme. The road into the North Rim is closed from the first heavy snow in November or early December to mid-May.

SPRING and FALL. Come prepared for a variety of conditions. Pleasant weather can change to rain or cold.  
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Communities Surrounding Grand Canyon National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Grand Canyon, AZ (6 min. )
North Rim, AZ (13 min. )
Cameron, AZ (40 min. ) Pop. 978
Gray Mountain, AZ (47 min. )
Tuba City, AZ (1 hr.  10 min. ) Pop. 8,225