The North Rim is Open for Day Use Only

The North Rim is open for day use only from Monday, October 16, through Thursday, November 30, 2023 - unless SR 67 closes earlier because of a major snowstorm.

Grand Canyon Lodge, as well as the North Rim Campground have closed for the season. No overnight accommodations are available on the North Rim.

The General Store, as well as all retail, food and beverage services, and the Visitor Center have closed for the season.

Visitors exploring the North Rim on, or after, October 16 should plan to be self-sufficient and bring enough food and water for the day.

Things to Know About the Fall Day Use Period

The following services will remain open beyond October 16, for the times specified below:

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.

NOTE: There are no electric vehicle charging stations on the North Rim. The nearest charging stations are in Kanab, UT (84 mi/135 km) and Page, AZ (125 mi/201 km).

The North Rim Backcountry Information Center will close for the season on October 31, 2023.

Between November 1 and 30, water will only be available from the water bottle filling station at the North Rim Backcountry Information Center.

NOTE: North Rim Scenic Roads to Point Imperial and Cape Royal will be closed temporarily from October 16-18 for road maintenance.

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. Please call Arizona Highway Information to check road conditions: 1-888-411-ROAD (7623).

Nearby 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.

The park entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, will be closed at sunset on November 30, 2023, or after the first major snowstorm if prior to that date.

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