Grand Canyon National Park

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Free admission.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Camping activity
• Photography scenic feature
• Scenic drives & overlooks scenic feature
• Stargazing scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Boating water

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Geology Talk | Ranger Talk | Yavapai Geology Museum (free)
• Guided Rim Walk | Ranger Program | Bright Angel Trailhead (free)
• Fine Art Exhibition and Sale | South Rim Village - Kolb Studio | Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 2026 08:00 AM–06:00 PM · Kolb Studio is located in the Historic District of Grand Canyon Village, just west of Bright Angel Lodge, and near Bright Angel Trailhead. The historic, sprawling, 5-story and 23-room Kolb Studio is perched right on the rim of Grand Canyon. From the Village and Hermit Road bus stops at Hermit Road Interchange, it is a short walk east (towards the village) and up the hill to Bright Angel Trailhead and Kolb Studio.
• Understanding Fire Ecology: Presentation by GCC Educator in Residence | Grandview Point | Free 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · Follow Desert View Drive to Grandview Point. Once parked, follow the sidewalk to the main paved overlook.
• Looking at Life Zones: Elevation, Diversity, and a Changing Canyon--Presentation by GCC Educator in Residence | Desert View Watchtower | Free 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · From the parking lot, follow the paved sidewalk to the Watchtower near the canyon rim.
• The Condor Comeback: Presentation by GCC Educator in Residence | Yavapai Point | Free 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · Yavapai Point is located on Village Loop Road, in between Market Plaza and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. From the far end of the Yavapai Point parking lot, by the shuttle bus stop, walk the paved path up the hill on your left to the stone museum building, perched on the edge of the canyon rim.
• Going Pine Nuts: Presentation by GCC Educator in Residence | Grandview Point | Free 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · From the parking lot, follow the paved sidewalk to the main overlook at the rim.
• River of Rock: Presentation by GCC Educator in Residence | Desert View Watchtower | Free 01:00 PM–02:00 PM · From the parking lot, follow the paved sidewalk to the Watchtower near the canyon rim.

Places to eat

• Yavapai Dining Hall
• Yavapai Tavern

Before you go

Limits

Permits are not required for day hikes below the rim, but you must obtain a backcountry permit if you plan on camping overnight

Limits

Leashed pets are allowed on the rim trails throughout the developed areas in the park but not below the rim

Getting there

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: Select areas are open to public access between Oct 1 and Nov 14. View the park's news releases for details. The North Rim entrance station is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south.

Weather & when to go

Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.