ST. GEORGE — Grand Canyon National Park announced Wednesday morning that the North Rim will transition to day-use operations on Oct. 16. At that time, the Grand Canyon Lodge and North Rim campground will close, and limited services will be available to visitors.
The entrance gate on state Route 67, which provides vehicle access to the North Rim, will be closed at 5 p.m. on Nov. 30 or after the first major snowstorm if prior to that date.
Visitors exploring the North Rim on, or after, Oct. 16, should be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water for the day. The Cape Royal Road, leading to Cape Royal and Point Imperial, will be closed to the public from Oct. 18-19 due to annual road maintenance.
The following services will remain operational:
- The self-serve gas station, including diesel, will be available (credit and debit cards only).
- After Oct. 31, water will only be available at the North Rim Backcountry Information Center at the North Rim Administration Building.
- The North Rim Backcountry Information Center will close for the season on November 1, 2022.
- Restrooms will be available at the North Rim Administration Building, North Kaibab Trailhead, and North Rim hiker-biker campsites year-round. Additional restrooms will be available as weather, conditions and staffing permit.
All visitors traveling to the North Rim between now and Nov. 30 should be prepared for winter driving conditions on state Route 67 and throughout the park. Snow, ice and rain are common during this time of year. Call Arizona Highway Information to check road conditions: 1-888-411-ROAD (7623).
Nearby, year-round lodging, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, Arizona, and Kanab
Visit the park website for more information on travel planning to the North Rim.
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