When does North Rim Grand Canyon Really Close??!

Big news for us near North Rim Grand Canyon! Due to the high elevation the North Rim Road had traditionally closed down for the Season in mid Oct. But thanks to public input, diligent travel council and a willing Park Director, The road is staying open!!

But not without caveats – the Lodge and dinning ARE closing Oct 15th. The visitors center and gift shop and campground will remain open until Dec 1, or a giant snowstorm comes. Whichever is first.

PLEASE read this park news release carefully!

News Release Date: September 14, 2018

Contact: Perri Spreiser, 928-638-7609

Grand Canyon, AZ – North Rim operations will begin seasonal changes on the morning of October 16, 2018. The North Rim transitions to reduced services with the Visitor Center, gift shop, campground and entrance station remaining open for visitor use. The Grand Canyon Lodge, food services, Canyon Trail Rides and park ranger programming will no longer be available. These operations will resume on May 15, 2019.

If visiting the North Rim after October 15, please plan ahead and prepare your food and water for the day, purchasing these items will be extremely difficult on site.

After October 15, please prepare for winter travel with sudden and adverse driving conditions on Highway 67 and throughout the park. Snow, ice or rain can be encountered during this time. The self-serve gas station, with diesel, will remain available but will only accept credit or debit cards as long as the road is open. Please call Arizona Highway Information to check the condition of the road, 888-411-7623.

National Park Service rangers will be on the North Rim intermittently staffing the campground, entrance station and visitor center. Emergency and law enforcement services will remain available. The Backcountry Information Center is open until October 31 from 8 am to 5 pm, seven days a week and closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm.

If you are planning on camping in the North Rim Campground before October 31, please reserve your campsite on www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777. If you are planning on camping after October 31, please contact the South Rim Backcountry Information Center at e-mail us or call 928-638-7875. Be advised, there will be no water available after October 31.

Nearby, year-round lodging, food services and fuel is located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, AZ and Kanab, UT. The South Rim and Inner Canyon facilities remain open year round. Call 928-638-7888 or visit www.nps.gov/grca/ for additional information.
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