Current NPS alerts (5)
North Rim Temporarily Closed South of Entrance Station due to Weather
Road closure update: 6:12 pm, 10/24/2026. In addition, the North Rim Scenics (Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road) are closed through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work. No services, fuel, and no water are available on the North Rim as of Oct. 15, 2026.
INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
Current trail closures: Bright Angel Trail from One-and-a-Half Mile Resthouse to Havasupai Gardens, the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off, the River Trail east of the River Resthouse to the South Kaibab Trail junction, and the Black Bridge. Please do not attempt to access the closed areas.
Overnight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions on the South Rim due to extensive flash flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Overnight accommodations are suspended, and only dry camping is allowed. The park remains open for day use, with food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic, and Post Office remaining open. Visitors are asked to bring water with them when visiting the park.
INNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS
Beginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and hikers should carry water filtration and treatment OR carry all water with them.
Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures
Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability.
Weather alerts (National Weather Service)
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued October 24 at 2:46PM MST until October 26 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
About this site
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.
- Type
- National Park
- State
- Arizona
- Address
- 20 South Entrance Road, Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023