News Release

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim to Begin Day-Use Operations on October 16, 2024

Sunrise from Point Imperial on Oct. 3, 2024

Photo: Lauren Cisneros

News Release Date: October 3, 2024

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will begin day-use operations on October 16, 2024. Grand Canyon Lodge will close, and no overnight accommodations, including camping, will be available to visitors. Those exploring the North Rim on or after October 16 should plan to be self-sufficient, bringing enough food and water for the day.

Available services will include a self-serve gas station that accepts only credit and debit cards for as long as State Route 67 remains open. After October 31, water will be available only at the North Rim Administration Building. The entrance gate on State Route 67 will close at sunset on November 30, 2024, or after the first major snowstorm, whichever comes first.

The North Rim Scenic Road to Cape Royal will temporarily close at sunset on October 13 through October 18 for prescribed fire activities, while the road to Point Imperial will remain open.

The North Rim Visitor Center, operated by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, will close on October 15 at 5 p.m. The North Rim Backcountry Information Center will close for the season on October 31, 2024. The General Store, coffee, and gift shops will close at 11 a.m. on October 16.

Visitors traveling to the North Rim between now and November 30 should be prepared for winter driving conditions on State Route 67 and throughout the park, as snow, ice, and rain are common during this time of year. For current road conditions, please call Arizona Highway Information at 1-888-411-ROAD (7623).

Nearby lodging, food services, and fuel are available 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, with additional accommodations in Fredonia, AZ, and Kanab, UT.For more information on planning travel to the North Rim, visit the park's website at nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm.
 

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