North Rim is Closed for the Winter

As of 5 pm, Thursday, November 30, the park entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, was closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter.

Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.

As in years past, the North Rim campground will be available for winter camping and is accessible via hiking inner canyon trails from the South Rim or by hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing 45 miles from Jacob Lake.

To camp at the North Rim during the winter months, visitors need a backcountry permit, which can be obtained in advance through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center.

The nearest lodging, food services, and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, AZ. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, AZ and Kanab, UT.

All services on the North Rim are expected to re-open on May 15th, 2024 (subject to change). --NPS