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National Park

Grand Canyon

The canyon glows orange as people visit Mather Point, a rock outcropping that juts into Grand Canyon
People come from all over the world to view Grand Canyon's sunset NPS/M.Quinn

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 world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

State: AZ928-638-7888

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  35.00

    Admits one single, private, non-commercial vehicle and all its passengers, up to a 15 person passenger van. Organized non-commercial groups over 16 passengers require different charges. Commercial groups are not eligible for the vehicle permit.

  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  30.00

    Admits one single, private, non-commercial motorcycle and its passenger(s).

  • Entrance - Per Person:  20.00

    Individual ($20 valid for 7 days): for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians.

Map

Things To Do

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    At a scenic overlook with railings, a park ranger is presenting a talk to a group of visitors.

    Geology Talk (30 minutes) South Rim Village: 11 am

    Free

    Description

    Geology Talk Ranger Program - 11 am daily - during spring 2025. Gain insight into Grand Canyon’s unique geologic story. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Program duration: 30 minutes. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. Knowing some of the stories encoded in the rock layers will enrich your understanding and enhance your experience at Grand Canyon. Presented daily at 11 am.

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    Pet FriendlyTime:25-30 Minutes
    interior of an exhibit hall with a stairway descending from the second story.

    History Exhibit - The Amazing Kolb Brothers

    Free

    Description

    See the Amazing Kolb Brothers; A Grand Life at Grand Canyon Exhibit - at Kolb Studio, house-turned-museum perched perilously on the precipice in Historic Grand Canyon Village. Examine their antique cameras, study paintings by plein-air artists through the decades, and watch the motion picture of their 1912 trip down the Colorado River.

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    Time:10-45 Minutes

More Images

The canyon glows orange as people visit Mather Point, a rock outcropping that juts into Grand Canyon
The canyon glows orange as people visit Mather Point, a rock outcropping that juts into Grand Canyon
The Cape Royal viewpoint curves into the distance and closer rock formations jut into the canyon.
The Cape Royal viewpoint curves into the distance and closer rock formations jut into the canyon.
The Desert View Watchtower looms 70 feet into the air over a vast and dramatic view of the canyon.
The Desert View Watchtower looms 70 feet into the air over a vast and dramatic view of the canyon.
Tall canyon walls frame the wide Colorado river weaving back and forth.
Tall canyon walls frame the wide Colorado river weaving back and forth.