 Sunrise from Point Imperial on the North Rim, Oct. 3, 2024 (Photo: Lauren Cisneros) GRAND CANYON, AZ. — Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim will begin day-use operations on Oct. 16, 2024. Grand Canyon Lodge will close, and no overnight accommodations, including camping, will be available to visitors. Those exploring the North Rim on or after Oct. 16 should plan to be self-sufficient, bringing enough food and water for the day. Available services will include a self-serve gas station that accepts only credit and debit cards for as long as State Route 67 remains open. After October 31, water will be available only at the North Rim Administration Building. The entrance gate on State Route 67 will close at sunset on November 30, 2024, or after the first major snowstorm, whichever comes first. The North Rim Scenic Road to Cape Royal will temporarily close at sunset on October 13 through October 18 for prescribed fire activities, while the road to Point Imperial will remain open. The North Rim Visitor Center, operated by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, will close on October 15 at 5 p.m. The North Rim Backcountry Information Center will close for the season on October 31, 2024. The General Store, coffee, and gift shops will close at 11 a.m. on October 16. 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, as snow, ice, and rain are common during this time of year. For current road conditions, please call Arizona Highway Information at 1-888-411-ROAD (7623). Nearby lodging, food services, and fuel are available 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, with additional accommodations in Fredonia, AZ, and Kanab, UT. For more information on planning travel to the North Rim, visit the park’s website at nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm — Grand Canyon National Park, in northern Arizona, encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homeland of 11 Associated Tribes, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors on the rim. Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site. The National Park Service cares for the special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. |