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Caution:Water Conservation Measures begins Feb. 23, 2026
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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon

Moderate Arizona

Boater Fatality on the Colorado River at Hance Rapid

On Thursday, Feb. 19, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Grand Canyon National Park received an emergency ...

Feb 23, 2026
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Water Conservation Measures Implemented on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park — Feb. 2026

Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing water conservation measures on the...

Feb 23, 2026
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Lower North Kaibab Trail Reopens March 4 Following Dragon Bravo Fire; Additional Areas Reopen in Kaibab National Forest

Grand Canyon National Park will reopen a portion of the North Kaibab Trail on Wednesday, March 4, 20...

Feb 3, 2026
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Overview

Grand Canyon National Park is located in Arizona and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

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Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)

Sites available

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$30 Reserve
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Mather Campground - South Rim

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
$30 Reserve
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Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim

Sites available

RestroomsShowersWater
$85 Reserve
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Park Film

Park Films in the South Rim Visitor Center Theater

Park Films Are Shown Daily in the Visitor Center Theater. ►At the top of the hour, the 24-minute fil...

20 MinutesWinter, Spring
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Arts and Culture

Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 1:30 pm

Geology Talk Ranger Program - 1:30 pm daily (during winter 2025/2026). Gain insight into Grand Canyo...

25-30 MinutesWinter, Spring
Colorful Grand Canyon paintings of different sizes hanging on walls in an art gallery.
Museum Exhibits

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition 2025

The 2025 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition is taking place this month at historic Kolb Stud...

Winter, Spring
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Angels Window

Arch

A short, easy side trail from the Cape Royal trail leads to an area above Angels Window, which offers visitors the chanc...

A dark metal stand supports an angled wayside exhibit that discusses Grand Canyon's fossil record.

Animal Life Appeared About 630 Million Years Ago

Animals

The record of life and the stories of the diverse creatures that once lived here are captured in the rocks that make up ...

A large sign above a pair of metal double doors set in a wooden log wall reads "Arizona Steakhouse".

Arizona Steakhouse (at Bright Angel Lodge)

Restaurant

The Arizona Steak House (at Bright Angel Lodge) Located on the east side of Bright Angel Lodge in the South Rim Village ...

Wooden routed sign with white letters reads, Arizona Trail. Widforss Trail, .5; Park Entrance: 10.

Arizona Trail

Arizona

Note: the Arizona Trail and the North Kaibab Trail are CLOSED within Grand Canyon National Park, until further notice, d...

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Backcountry Information Center

Information

The Backcountry Info Center is open daily from 8 am–noon and 1 pm–5 pm. It provides information, permits, and trip plann...

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