đ Park Overview
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the worldâa mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.
đ€ Weather Information
Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.
đ Directions
South Rim: Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. ---- North Rim: Open for the season between May 15 and October 15, 2025. The North Rim is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south. Jacob Lake, AZ is located in northern Arizona on Highway 89A, not far from the Utah border.
Images
People come from all over the world to view Grand Canyon's sunset
Credit: NPS/M.Quinn
A popular outdoor site for weddings and receptions, Cape Royal Amphitheater is located 23 miles (37 km) from the North Rim developed area.
Credit: NPS/M.Quinn
The Watchtower is located at Desert View, the eastern-most developed area on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
Credit: NPS/M.Quinn
A view down the Colorado river from Nankoweap in Marble canyon.
Credit: NPS/M.Quinn
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes
3-Day Weather Forecast
Friday, Mar 6
Sunny
High: 44.1°F | Low: 24.1°F
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:52 AM
Sunset: 06:28 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 23.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Mar 7
Sunny
High: 47.5°F | Low: 24.4°F
Humidity: 51%
Wind: 14.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 2
Sunrise: 06:50 AM
Sunset: 06:29 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 25.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Sunday, Mar 8
Sunny
High: 59.4°F | Low: 33.8°F
Humidity: 29%
Wind: 8.3 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 3
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 06:30 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (80%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 31.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Fine Art Exhibition and Sale | South Rim Village - Kolb Studio | Grand Canyon Celebration of Art 2025
2025 Grand Canyon Celebration of Art Exhibition and Sale in historic Kolb Studio on the South Rim.
Celebration of Art (CoA) is a wonderful tradition at Grand Canyon National Park, providing a vibrant experience for visitors, a venue for artists inspired by the canyon, and a successful fundraiser to benefit a dedicated art venue at the park.Â
Founded in 2009, CoA invites participating artists to paint "en plein air" (outside on location) for several days at the South Rim of Grand Canyon. Artists are tasked with capturing the ever-changing colors and light as the sun moves across the intricate layers of the canyon. Paintings produced during this special event are shared with the public during a six-month sale and exhibition online and at Historic Kolb Studio.Â
All available artwork will be available for sale online at shop.grandcanyon.org, with proceeds going towards a fund to establish a dedicated art venue at the South Rim.Â
Kolb Studio is open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Private appointments will be available to view the artwork. For details, contact Kathy Duley at kduley@grandcanyon.org or (480) 277-0458.Â
Location: Kolb Studio is located in the Historic District of Grand Canyon Village, just west of Bright Angel Lodge, and near Bright Angel Trailhead. The historic, sprawling, 5-story and 23-room Kolb Studio is perched right on the rim of Grand Canyon. From the Village and Hermit Road bus stops at Hermit Road Interchange, it is a short walk east (towards the village) and up the hill to Bright Angel Trailhead and Kolb Studio.Â
Date: Sep 22, 2025 12:00am to Apr 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Geology Talk | Ranger Talk | Yavapai Geology Museum (free)
Grand Canyon Geology Talk Ranger Program
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 1:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible.Â
- Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to 18 miles wide, 277 river miles long, and displays more than 20 layers of rock The layers tell stories of oceans, deserts, mountains, and swamps that were once here, brought into existence, then swept away over the vast expanse of time.Â
- Grand Canyon is a geologically young landscape being sculpted from very old rocks. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers enriches your understanding of our planet and enhances your experience at Grand Canyon.
The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The Geology Talk is subject to cancellation, or may be moved indoors due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
Location: Yavapai Point is located on Village Loop Road, in between Market Plaza and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. From the far end of the Yavapai Point parking lot, by the shuttle bus stop, walk the paved path up the hill on your left to the stone museum building, perched on the edge of the canyon rim. Meet the ranger at 9 am, just outside of the building.
Date: Dec 7, 2025 12:00am to Dec 7, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Canyon Connections | Ranger Talk | Grand Canyon Visitor Center (free)
Canyon Connections -Ranger's Talk (Topic Varies) â Meet at Grand Canyon Visitor CenterÂ
Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a short walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail.
Program duration: 30 minutes. Presented daily.Â
Accessible. Family friendly. Perfect program for Junior Rangers!
The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.Â
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Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Dec 7, 2025 12:00am to Dec 7, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Rendezvous | Ranger Program | Time and Location Vary Daily (free)
Ranger Rendezvous - Ranger Program (Topic, Time, and Location Varies)
Discover Grand Canyon! Explore some of the parkâs captivating natural and cultural stories with a Ranger. Programs include rim walks, night hikes to the rim, star talks, fossil walks, and more. Come curious; leave inspired.
Program duration: 60 minutes. Presented daily. Topic, time, and location varies.
Visit Grand Canyon Village Programs and Events - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service) for a full list of program topics, start times, and meeting locations.
The program is free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
Date: Dec 7, 2025 12:00am to Dec 7, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Astronomy Night | South Rim Village | Astronomy Program â Followed by a Laser-guided Constellation Talk
Astronomy TalkÂ
Join Astronomer Dr. Jennifer Hoffman for an astronomy presentation in the Visitor Center Theater, followed by an outdoor laser-guided constellation talk under one of the darkest night skies in the United States! Dress Warm.
Free astronomy events take place throughout the year. No sign-up needed.Â
- Children must be accompanied by an adult on all programs.
- All outdoor ranger programs are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather or when lightning danger is present.
- When possible, programs will be moved indoors
Dr. Jennifer L. Hoffman is a professor and astronomer at the University of Denver (DU), where she holds the Womble Chair of Astronomy and directs DU's historic Chamberlin Observatory.
Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Dec 9, 2025 12:00am to Dec 9, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk | South Rim Visitor Center
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk
Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence alum Kevin Schindler, in the theater for a fascinating astronomy talk. Afterwards, learn the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: 6:30 pm (allow 90 minutes)
Location:Â South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center TheaterÂ
Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Dec 13, 2025 12:00am to Dec 13, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk | South Rim Visitor Center
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk
Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence alum Kevin Schindler, in the theater for a fascinating astronomy talk. Afterwards, learn the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: 6:30 pm (allow 90 minutes)
Location:Â South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center TheaterÂ
Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Dec 14, 2025 12:00am to Dec 14, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk | South Rim Visitor Center
Astronomy Talk + Constellation Talk
Join Grand Canyon Conservancy's Astronomer in Residence alum Kevin Schindler, in the theater for a fascinating astronomy talk. Afterwards, learn the science, mythology, and history of the constellations through a laser-guided constellation talk, all under one the darkest night skies in the United States!
Time: 6:30 pm (allow 90 minutes)
Location:Â South Rim - Grand Canyon Visitor Center TheaterÂ
Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Dec 18, 2025 12:00am to Dec 18, 2025 12:00am
Paid Event
Astronomy Night CANCELLED
This program has been cancelled due to weather.
Location: From the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center. Just before the parking areas, the road curves to the left. You can park your vehicle in one of four parking areas and find your way to the Visitor Center, in the center of the open plaza where restroom buildings, the park store, and the bicycle rental are also located. View the map below.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:00am to Feb 17, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Cultural Demonstrations | Desert View Watchtower - South Rim | with Laverine Greyeyes & Derrick Lamen (Diné/Navajo Weavers)
Desert View Watchtower from 9 am to 4 pm.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday â February 17, 18, and 19, 2026
- Laverine Greyeyes â Renowned DinĂ© pictorial rug weaver Laverine creates woven rugs that depict landscapes, animals, and people, adding a unique pictorial element to traditional DinĂ© designs, which typically feature geometric patterns. She learned the art of weaving from her mother, Louise Nez, and has continued the tradition of passing down this skill to future generations.
- Derrick Lamen â DinĂ© weaver
Derrick Lameman, originally from Red Mesa, Arizona, is a proud member of the TĆĂĄĂĄschĂ'Ă (Red Ochre Cheek People) clan, born into the Bitâahânii (Under His Cover People) clan. A DinĂ© rug weaver inspired by his motherâs artistry, Derrick blends cultural tradition with a commitment to land stewardship and community. He is currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis in Management at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Â
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Meet and talk with Laverine and Derrick as they showcase their work at Desert View Watchtower.
- The Cultural Demonstration program provides an opportunity for park visitors and community members to interact with tribal artisans from Grand Canyon's traditionally associated tribes - and for them to share their history and crafts, along with the skills, knowledge, and efforts involved in creating their craft and art.Â
 - This series is made possible with grants from Grand Canyon Conservancy.
Location: Starting from the main Desert View parking area, a short .25 mile (.4 km) walk takes you past restrooms, the general store/market and the trading post. From there, take the paved footpath that will bring you to the base of the Watchtower. Meet our demonstrators inside on the first floor, in the circular room with large picture windows.
Date: Feb 17, 2026 12:00am to Feb 19, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
đ Physical Address:
20 South Entrance Road
Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
đ€ Mailing Address:
PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
đ Voice Phone: 928-638-7888
âïž Email: grca_information@nps.gov