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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.

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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 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.