Critical Backcountry Updates

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How to contact the Backcountry Information Center

The South Rim Backcountry Information Center is open daily from 8 am to noon and 1-5 pm Mountain Standard Time. The North Rim Backcountry Information Center is open daily mid-May to October 31 from 8 am to noon and 1-5 pm Mountain Standard Time.

The best way to get your questions answered is to Email the Backcountry Information Center.

Backcountry Information Center staff also answer information telephone inquiries at 928-638-7875 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays. This line is often busy - so the best way to reach staff is by email.

Mailing address is:

Grand Canyon National Park
Permits Office
1824 S. Thomson St., Suite 201
Flagstaff AZ, 86001

 

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Additional backcountry info can be found on the following webpages.

Backcountry Permit Regulations Hiking Tips Hiking FAQs Trail Courtesy

Day Hiking Guided Hikes Summer Hiking Winter Hiking Weather Dangers

Trails / Use Areas Distances Private Stock Food Storage Safe Water Updates / Closures