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North Rim Operations At Grand Canyon To Idle October 19

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2020
Grand Canyon Lodge on North Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park/David and Kay Scott

Facilities on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, including the Grand Canyon Lodge, will close October 19/David and Kay Scott file

With the months turning quickly on the calendar, it won't be long before the snow flies in higher elevations. With that in mind, Grand Canyon National Park officials have announced that facilities on the North Rim will begin day-use operations on October 19. On that date, the Grand Canyon Lodge will close and no overnight accommodations, including camping, will be available to visitors.

The entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, will close on November 30, or after the first major snowstorm if prior to that date.

Visitors exploring the North Rim after October 19 should plan to be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water for the day. Limited services will be available.

The following services will remain operational: 

  • The General Store and the Grand Canyon Lodge will offer limited food and retail items while supplies last Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • The self-serve gas station, including diesel, will be available for as long as State Route 67 is open. It will only accept credit and debit cards. 
  • After October 31, water will only be available at the North Rim Backcountry Information Center. 

The North Rim Backcountry Information Center will close for the season on November 1. The North Rim Visitor Center remains closed. 

All 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. Snow, ice, and rain are common during this time of the 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, Utah.

The South Rim and Inner Canyon facilities remain open year-round.

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Submitted by Uncle Buck on October 13, 2020 - 2:55pm.

Is Phantom Ranch open?


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