National Park Service Grand Canyon U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park Arizona

Accessibility Guide 2006

Welcome to Grand Canyon National Park Inside: Grand Canyon has much to offer all visitors—limit- General Information . . . .2, 12 less views, a fascinating geologic story, some of the cleanest air in the United States, abundant wildlife South Rim in undisturbed forests, and spectacular sunsets. The Hermit Road ...... 3 park also features rugged terrain and historic build- Grand Canyon Village . .4– 5 ings that may offer challenges to visitors with dis- abilities. Market Plaza ...... 6–8 Desert View ...... 8–9 This publication provides information on what to expect when you are using the facilities in the park. North Rim ...... 10–11 It supplements other park publications: The Guide, Trip Planner, and park brochures. The National Park Park Information Service and park concessioners are working to improve access for all visitors. National Park Service P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon AZ 86023 928-638-7888 Experiencing Grand Canyon www.nps.gov/grca 8–16 miles (13–26 km) wide, and hundreds of miles long. A hiker might take three days to walk the 22 miles (35 km) of rugged trail from rim to rim. A rafter could take more than two weeks to float the rapids and flat water of the 277 river miles (446 km) from Lees Ferry to the Grand Wash Cliffs. People experience the canyon in many ways. The view from one of the points or a roadside pull-off will never be forgotten. Take the time to stop at one of the visitor centers and talk with a ranger. Participate in a ranger talk or campfire program. Follow a paved trail along the rim or around an Emergency • 911 ancient village. A few moments of quiet solitude on Grand Canyon offers the most impressive display of 24 hours-a-day dial the edge of the canyon may reveal the songs of the processes of geology and natural beauty in the 911 from any phone, birds, the whistling of the wind, or the challenging world! Throughout the canyon, erosion has sculpted 9-911 from phones. bugle of an elk on a crisp autumn day. At Pima Point crenulated peaks and flat-topped mesas. The canyon the muffled roar of the Colorado River a mile below walls exhibit alternating layers of sheer cliffs and pre- may be heard cutting the canyon deeper and deep- cipitous slopes. Everywhere shades of orange, red, er. A hot, sunny summer day can quickly yield to the brown, purple, and gray change as the light varies thundering crash of a cooling thunderstorm, accom- during the day. panied by the smell of the dampened forest. Like Our minds have a difficult time grasping the For the latest information updates, visit the ancient ones, breathe deeply and sense the rea- Grand Canyon National Park’s website at: magnitude of the canyon—a mile (1.6 km) deep, sons why this place is special to you. www.nps.gov/grca

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. 2 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK General Information

Accessibility Permits Medical Services Grand Canyon’s Golden Access For emergency assistance dial 911 or 9-911 from hotel Accessibility Pass room phones. For much of the year some roads This free passport allows entry to South Rim ground and air ambulance service on the South Rim are closed to federal recreation areas through- are available if needed to trans- Medical care is available on a visitor traffic to reduce conges- out the United States. It also port patients from the South Rim walk-in basis from North Country tion. This pass, which is placed on provides a 50% discount on to Flagstaff, Arizona. Grand Canyon Clinic in the Grand the dashboard of your vehicle, federal recreation user fees such Canyon Village area. Hours vary allows access to most of these as campground fees. It is avail- North Rim seasonally and are listed in the restricted areas. There is no able to U.S. citizens who are The North Rim is more isolated park newspaper, The Guide. charge for the Accessibility Pass. legally blind or permanently dis- with fewer medical care options. The clinic can be reached at It can be obtained at entrance abled. The passport admits the Park rangers are certified in first (928) 638-2551. stations, the at pass owner and accompanying aid, most as Emergency Medical Canyon View Information Plaza, passengers in a private vehicle. A dentist is available a few days Technicians, and are available desks, Tusayan , In areas that charge a per person a week in the same facility. to respond as necessary. A small and Kolb Studio—all on the fee, the passport admits the Check The Guide for times or hospital is located in Page, South Rim. owner, spouse, and children. call (928) 638-2395. Arizona, for more advanced care. Obtain a Golden Access passport Air to Flagstaff Medical Flagstaff Medical Center, a large at park entrance stations and Center can be arranged if the regional hospital, is approximately visitor centers. situation warrants. 1 hour from the South Rim. Both

Accessible Restrooms Service Animals and Pets Restrooms in these locations South Rim Fully trained service animals are Pets must be physically restrained offer some accommodations. The Bright Angel Lodge permitted in all park facilities, on at all times. Leashed pets are ease of use will vary, and some Backcountry Information Center South Rim shuttle buses, and allowed on rim trails throughout may require assistance. Details Canyon View Information Plaza along rim trials. Persons wishing the developed areas in the park, are found on the following Canyon Village Marketplace to take their service animal on but not below the rim. Pets are pages. Desert View Campground trails below the rim must check not allowed on South Rim shut- Desert View Point in first at the Backcountry tle buses. Kennels are located North Rim El Tovar Hotel Information Center on the South near Maswik Lodge in Grand North Rim Administration Hermits Rest vault toilet Rim or the Backcountry Office on Canyon Village, but are not avail- North Rim Campground Hopi Point vault toilet the North Rim. able on the North Rim. North Rim Visitor Center Maswik Lodge Point Imperial vault toilet Mather Campground Cape Royal vault toilet Park Headquarters Tusayan Museum Accessibility Ratings Yavapai Observation Station The following pages list almost 50 lodging facilities, , gift shops, visitor centers, campgrounds, and trails on the North and South rims. Each is evaluated on the usability of doors and entry Free Wheelchair Loans paths, parking, and the availability of restrooms, telephones, and water. The following terms are used in these charts: Wheelchairs can be checked out The wheelchairs are for daily use at the following locations: in the area where they are Good – These facilities meet all or nearly all accessibility standards. • North Rim Visitor Center obtained and must be returned OK – These are useable, but do not meet all standards. at least 30 minutes prior to clos- • Visitor Center at Canyon View Maybe – Most likely it will require assistance to use these facilities. ing time. Borrowers must present Information Plaza a valid identification card. X – Significant barriers are encountered. • Yavapai Observation Station None – This item is not available at this location. • Desert View Bookstore/ Park Information ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE 3 South Rim – Hermit Road

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Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details Hermit Road OK OK OK OK None • Hermit Road is closed to most pri- 8 miles/13 km Pass is needed Numerous Vault toilets at Located at vate vehicles Mar. 1– Nov. 30. Mar. 1–Nov. 30 pullouts with Hopi Point and Hermits Rest Obtain Accessibility Pass views Hermits Rest (see page 2, “Accessibility Permits”). • Do not block road or shuttle bus stops. • Pedestrians and bicyclist share road. • Stairs hinder access at some view- points.

• Steep cross slope on sidewalk and 1. Hermits Rest Maybe Good OK OK None two steps make entrance difficult. Gift Shop. Stairs make Do not park in Accessible vault Portable ramp available upon Designed by access difficult shuttle bus stop. toilet near store request. Mary Colter • Store has multiple levels inside. and built in • Snack bar is inaccessible without 1914 assistance. See page 2 for “Accessibility Ratings” descriptions. South Rim Transportation Free Shuttle Buses Fred Harvey Bus Tours River Trips Scenic Air Flights An extensive shuttle bus system Wheelchair accessible tours are Many river concessioners are will- Fixed-wing and helicopter tours serves the developed area of the available by prior arrangement. ing to make accommodations for over the canyon originate at the South Rim. Routes and stops are Contact any lodge Transportation people of all abilities. Contact Grand Canyon National Park shown in the park newspaper, Desk or call 928-638-2631 for individual trip providers for more Airport. Most companies are The Guide. Some shuttle buses information. information. The Trip Planner, enthusiastic about providing have low floors and can “kneel” available at all visitor centers, accommodations. Check the local for easier entrance. Accessible Mule Rides includes a list of approved raft- phone book for phone numbers shuttles are available in response ing and boating companies or or obtain a list of air tour compa- Grand Canyon's famous mule to requests made the day prior visit the park website nies at visitor centers. rides are provisionally accessible at 928-638-0591. www.nps.gov/grca. with prior arrangements. Contact the head wrangler at 928-638-2631 concerning specific needs and accommodations. 4 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK South Rim – Grand Canyon Village

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Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 2. Kolb Studio X None None None None • The gallery is inaccessible due to Bookstore and Steep paved stairway. gallery. Built trail and steps • Despite inaccessibility, the park 1904–1926 Accessibility Pass is available here.

3. Lookout OK None None None None • One half of the store is accessible Studio Paved path from Located on rim due to multiple-level flooring inside Gift shop. Bright Angel behind Bright and out. Designed by Lodge exceeds Angel Lodge • Look for California condors nearby Mary Colter, an 8% grade during the summer. built in 1914 • Bright Angel Lodge offers rooms 4. Bright Angel OK None Good Good OK and cabins, none of which are Lodge Access from Closest designat- Located in the Located in lobby accessible. Lodging, canyon side only ed spaces near lobby. Ask for , gift the Arizona key at the front • Gift shop, transportation desk, and shop, Designed Room desk. History Room are accessible. by Mary Colter, • Restaurant access is via a ramp with built in 1935. handrails that may require assis- tance. • Tactile opportunity: The History Room features a fireplace construct- ed from the actual canyon strata.

5. Arizona Room OK Good Good None None • Located on the east end of Bright Restaurant Access from Angel Lodge. canyon side only • Ring doorbell at canyon-side door See page 2 for “Accessibility Ratings” descriptions. for entrance. ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE 5 Facilities and Services

Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 6. Thunderbird OK OK Good OK None • Register at Bright Angel Lodge. Lodge 32” (81 cm) dou- In rooms In rooms • Sidewalk has very steep grade from Lodging only ble doors parking to entrance. • Roll-in showers. • Volume control on phones; TDD available on request. • Visible and audible fire alarms.

7. Kachina OK OK OK OK None • Register at El Tovar Lodge. Lodge 32” (81 cm) dou- In rooms In rooms • Shower chair is available on Lodging only ble doors request, but there is no bench for transfer to bathtub. • Phones have volume controls with TDD available. • Visible and audible fire alarms.

8. El Tovar Hotel OK OK Good OK None • Guest rooms remodeled in 2005. Lodging,restau- 32” (81 cm) dou- Parking located Off lobby—ask In rooms • Entry ramp has 9% grade. rant, gift shop, ble doors behind Hopi for key at front • Restaurant, gift shop, and lounge and lounge. House desk are off lobby. Designed by • Accessible rooms have 27” (68 cm) Charles doorways. Whittlessey— • Volume control on phones, but no built in 1905 visible fire alarm.

9. Hopi House OK OK None None None • Multiple entry doors, but most are Gift shop. From canyon Behind the difficult. A 1905 Mary side only building • Inside floor has several levels. Colter building Second floor is not accessible.

10.Verkamps OK OK None None None • Long entrance ramp has handrails. Curios 9% ramp • Tactile opportunity: An iron Gift shop meteorite is on display. Built in 1906

11.Train Depot Maybe None Maybe None None • Entry is via a short, steep ramp from Built in 1910; Women’s inside an uneven platform. one of the only depot. Men’s • Depot is open only when the train log depots left outdoors on is at the canyon, usually 12:15 p.m.– in the U.S. north side 3:15 p.m.

12.Maswik OK OK Good OK Good • Accessible hotel rooms, but no Lodge In rooms accessible cabins. Lodging, cafe- • Shower bench and TDD available by teria, gift shop, request. lounge

13.Backcountry Good OK Good None Good • Golden Access and park Information Automatic door Accessibility Pass available. Center opener • Large lot with nearby RV spaces Hiking permits

14.Community Maybe Maybe OK None X • Used for offices and training, Building Short, steep Few parking Unisex bathroom public program are occasionally Built in 1935— ramp and awk- spaces; unpaved given. CCC project ward threshold entrance paths 6 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK South Rim – Market Plaza and Vicinity

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Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 15.Shrine of OK Good OK None X • Auditorium used for evening pro- the Ages Paved walkway Designated Rooms are very grams, church services, and special Auditorium, to 29” (74 cm) spaces with curb small events. some church doors cut • Doors do not have openers. services

16.Park Maybe OK OK None OK • Lobby open 8:00 a.m. ñ 5:00 p.m. Headquarters Two sets of Designated Doors hard to Monday ñ Friday for restroom use. Offices, heavy doors spaces with curb open, large • Ground floor offices accessible. No , cut rooms elevator or ramp to second floor. restrooms

17.Mather OK None None None • Outdoor amphitheater is used for Amphitheater Use Parking Lot evening programs in the summer. A or the employ- • Access trails are paved, but short ee lot east of slopes exceed 8%. Headquarters

18.Yavapai OK OK OK Good None • Four accessible rooms available. Lodge 1” (4 cm) See Details One equipped • Volume controls on phones. TDD is Rooms threshold to with TDD/TTY available on request. (cafeteria and rooms • Visual/audible fire alarms. gift shop located in • Clothes rack and ice machine are Market Plaza) not accessible. ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE 7 Facilities and Services

Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 19.Chase Bank OK OK None None None • ATM outside near entrance. In Market Plaza 26” (66 cm) Designated Closest Phones near • Accessible counter in lobby. double doors spaces in Parking restrooms on post office Lot B. Curb cut. south side of the general store

20.Post Office OK OK None Good None • Stamp machine in lobby. In Market Plaza 35” (89 cm) Designated Closest Between post • Heavy doors between lobby and double doors spaces in Parking restrooms on office and gener- service windows. Lot B. Curb cut. south side of al store. Left general store phone has vol- • No accessible window. ume control • Table in middle of room makes maneuvering a wheelchair difficult.

21.General Store OK OK Good Good None • Aisles in store vary 35” ñ 43” (89 ñ Marketplace Use doors on Designated Located on south Between post 109 cm). Wheelchair may have diffi- Groceries, gifts, post office side spaces in Parking side of building office and gener- culty navigating. camping sup- Lot B. Curb cut. with exterior al store. Left plies, deli In entry phone has vol- Market Plaza ume control.

22. Laundry, OK Good Good OK None • Offers roll-in shower. Showers, and Entry ramp has No parking for See Details Located on entry • Attendant must unlock separate Dump Station handrails large RVs porch combination shower and restroom. • Floor is slippery when wet.

23.Mather • Reservations made through Spherix Campground (800) 365-2267. Ask for accessible National Park sites when reserving or registering. Service; No hookups.

24.Trailer Village OK OK None OK None • No sites specifically for accessibility. Xanterra Parks Located near • Elevated fire grills and hookups are and . Park Entrance useable with assistance. Hookups.

25.Visitor Center Good Maybe Good OK Good • Vehicles less than 20’ (6 m) may at Canyon Automatic door See Details Two restrooms Offers a bench park at Mather Point. RVs with View openers on either side of and volume Accessibility Pass may park in the Information the visitor center control tour bus lot near visitor center. Plaza feature family • Slightly inclined paved trail leading rooms 420’ (140 m) from Mather Point to visitor center does not offer level resting areas. • Accessible van between Mather Point and the Visitor Center during open hours. • Free shuttle buses, some of which are accessible, stop near visitor cen- ter. • Wheelchairs are available for loan. • Tactile opportunity: Relief map of See page 2 for “Accessibility Ratings” descriptions. a portion of the canyon. 8 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Market Plaza and Vicinity (continued)

Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 26.Books and Good Maybe Good OK Good • Bookstore is across the plaza from More Store Automatic door See Details for Restrooms on Located in shel- Located by the visitor center and presents the Canyon View openers visitors center either side of ter north of restrooms accessibility problems discussed Information visitor center— store above. Plaza family rooms

27.North OK Good Good None X • Entrance via front door or emer- Country Automatic door 32” (81 cm) Cups available gency entry as appropriate. Grand openers doors, but rooms from nurse’s Canyon Clinic lack adequate station Medical services grab bars

28. Yavapai OK Good ? None X • New displays scheduled for installa- Observation 175’ (53 m) of up Designated tion in 2007 Station to 8% paved trail spaces and curb Yavapai Point leads to heavy cut door

29. Yaki Point X OK ? None None • Road open only to vehicles with Steps or uneven Paved parking Accessibility Pass March ñ ground on trail to near point November. Road open to all vehi- point cles December ñ February. • Do not block shuttle bus stop.

30. South X OK ? X None • Road open only to vehicles with Kaibab Path to trailhead Limited views Will path be Pay phone at Hose bib short Accessibility Pass March ñ Trailhead steep and from paved paved to vault trailhead. Does distance up path November. Road open to all vehi- unpaved parking area toilet? not meet stan- to trailhead. cles December ñ February. dards. • Do not block shuttle bus stop.

Tusayan Museum and Desert View – Facilities and Services

Grand Canyon Village Yavapai Point Navajo Point Mather Point 7,461 ft. / 2,275 m Desert View Yaki Point 012345kilometers 7,438 ft. / 2,267 m See inset map below 7,262 ft. / 2,213 m Park Lipan Point To Highway 89 Headquarters 7,360 ft. / 2,243 m Cameron 48 km Grandview Point East See Village Route Map 7,399 ft. / 2,256 m Entrance pages 6–7 Moran Point Canyon View 7,160 ft. / 2,182 m Information Plaza D 31. Tusayan Ruin and Museum es Park Boundary (Vistor Center) er t V iew South Drive 32. Watchtower Entrance 33. Trading Post Tusayan Desert View Area 34. Bookstore / Information Camping, Lodging, Restaurants, Groceries, , IMAX Theater, Air Tours, Car Rental, Service Station Grand 35. Marketplace Canyon Legend (275 m walk to facilities) Airport Park Boundary 36. Restrooms Paved Road Trailhead Camping P 37. Campground Ten-X Campground P Parking Picnic Gas Station East Entrance (open mid-May P to mid-October) To I-40 Restroom Ranger Station Interpretive Trail Williams: 86 km Service Station Flagstaff: 118 km Food (open seasonally) ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE 9 Tusayan Museum and Desert View

Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 31.Tusayan OK Good OK None None • Narrowest aisle in museum is 30” Museum Short, level Paved parking Chemical toilets (76 cm). located 3 miles paved trail from with designated located near • Ruins circled by 0.1 mile (0.2 km) (5 km) west of parking area to spaces parking have paved trail. Visitors using wheel- Desert View; 23 museum 13/4” (4.5 cm) chairs may find trail easiest to use miles (37 km) threshold by traveling the trail in a counter- east of Grand clockwise direction so only sloped Canyon Village section is downhill. • Wheelchair available at Desert View (see item 36). • Accessible picnic table is near the parking area.

32.Watchtower OK Good None None None • Good canyon views at adjacent Gift Shop Paved trail leads Parking at some Restroom in Phones located Water fountains Desert View Point 500 feet (245 m) distance from separate near Desert View located at • Canyon also visible from gift shop from parking to gift shop building. See Market-place restroom. See windows gift shop Details: 36 Details: 36 • Top of tower reached by three flights of steep, narrow stairs.

33.Desert View OK Good OK None Trading Post Paved trail leads Parking at some None Adjacent to See Details: 36 and Snack Bar 450 feet (140 m) distance from See Details: 36 store. No volume from parking to store control. Bench store may be available for sitting.

34.Desert View OK Good None OK None • Wheelchair may be available on Bookstore/ Paved trail—450 Parking is some See Details: 36 Phones between See Details: 36 loan for use during a Desert View/ Park ft. (140 m) from distance from bookstore and Tusayan Museum visit. Information lot to bookstore the store Trading Post • Tactile opportunity: Life-sized California condor silhouettes.

35.Desert View OK OK None OK None • Nearby picnic area includes an Marketplace Paved trail—450 Parking is some See Details: 36 Phones located See Details: 36 accessible table. ft. (140 m) from distance from near Desert View lot to bookstore the store Marketplace

36.Restrooms OK Good Good None Good Paved trail leads Parking is some Phones located 300 feet (90 m) distance from near Desert View from parking to the restroom Marketplace restroom

37.Desert View OK ???? OK OK X • Campground is open mid-May– Campground ?” doors on 50 sites mid-October, weather permitting. restrooms • There are no designated accessible sites, but the two sites closest to the restroom have accessible picnic tables. • Phones also available at the gas sta- tion.

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Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 38.North Rim OK Good OK Good OK • Wheelchairs available for loan. Visitor Center 36” (91 cm) wide Paved parking Entrance in rear Located in rear • Tactile opportunity: Touch box with Rangers, ramp with 8% area with desig- of building — of building natural history specimens exhibits, grade nated sites 1” (2.5 cm) restrooms threshold

39.Grand OK OK Maybe X OK • Multiple levels with connecting Canyon Accessible park- Located near Phones in stairs and awkward thresholds Lodge ing near snack bar booths. No make this complex of cabins, restau- Lodging, entrance; main volume control rants, and a gist shop difficult to restaurants, parking at some navigate. Lifts provide access to gift shop, distance. main dining room and other areas. lounge, • Some cabins minimally accessible restrooms but do not have roll-in showers or tub benches. • TTY phones available Tactile opportunity: Bronze statue of Brighty of the Grand Canyon in See page 2 for “Accessibility Ratings” descriptions. Sun Room ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE 11 North Rim – Facilities and Services

Facility Entrance/Doors Parking Restrooms Pay phones Water Fountains Details 40.Bridle Trail Not applicable ? ? None None • Hard-surfaced trail leads 1.2 miles Trail will be Available near Available at the (2 km) from Lodge to North Kaibab completed for the visitor cen- trailhead and in Trailhead paralleling the road the 2007 sea- ter, campground, the campground • Section from lodge to campground son. Portions and North entrance road is a minimum of 6 usable in 2006 Kaibab Trailhead feet (2 m) wide and a maximum 9% grade with level resting areas • Section from campground entrance road to North Kaibab Trailhead has slopes too steep to meet standards

41.Bright Angel Maybe OK None None None • Paved trail is narrow, rough, and Point Nature Trail starts at log Paved parking Along trail, but Along trail, but Along trail, but steep in places with a few stairs and Trail shelter behind with designated in nearby visitor in nearby visitor in nearby visitor dropoffs. the visitor center sites near the center center center • Excellent views of canyon. visitor center

42. North Rim Not applicable OK OK None None • Designated sites have accessible pic- Campground 2–11’ (3.4 m) pull Located near Closest phones nic tables through sites accessible sites. at General Store • Amphitheater reached by long, 34” (85 cm) (see item 43) unevenly paved trail; ground sur- doors. 38” face of amphitheater is loose gravel (125 cm) high or dirt. grab bars.

43.Camper Store OK OK OK X OK 32” (81 cm) dou- Separate ble doors entrance to left of main entrance

44.Laundry and OK OK Maybe Maybe None • Features roll-in showers Showers 34” (86 cm) door Stall has • Paved, level path leads from accessi- 1” (4 cm) ble campground sites to the facility threshold

45.Point Not applicable OK OK None None • Accessible viewing platform Imperial Overlook 11 miles (18 km) east of Grand Canyon Lodge

46.Walhalla Not applicable OK None None None • Short, unpaved trail visits the Ruins Trail Trail starts across remains of ancient dwellings the road from • Brochure available parking area • Canyon views are not accessible

47.Cape Royal Not applicable OK OK None None • 0.6-mile (1 km) paved trail with lit- Nature Trail Chemical toilet tle elevation change 23 miles (37 km) from Grand Canyon Lodge 12 GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Accessibility Guide Environmental Conditions Grand Canyon is carved deeply into a high, dry plateau.The terrain is rugged with steep slopes and sharp cliffs. Visitors using wheelchairs or who have visual impairments may need assistance. Protective walls and railings are intermittent. South Rim North Rim Rim elevation varies from ,6600 feet (2,060 m) at Hermits Rest to 7,400 feet The North Rim is considerably higher; from 8,200 to 8,800 feet (2,300 m) at Desert View. The South Rim is open all year. Summer days are (2,550–2,740 m) along the edge of the canyon. This leads to temperatures pleasant with highs in the 80s and 90s (26–32∞C). Thundershowers are that are 5 –10∞ (3–5∞C) cooler than the South Rim. The highway into the common in July, August, and early September. Winter days experience North Rim opens about mid-May. North Rim facilities stay open until mid- 30–45∞F (0 8∞C) with nights in the teens (-5– -10∞C). Icy conditions may October, although the road does not close until the first significant snow- exist for a day or two after occasional snowstorms. fall, usually in November.

Lodging Camping Inside the Park Outside the Park Inside the Park All lodging within Grand Tusayan, AZ, South Rim The National Park Service operates the Mather Campground near Grand Canyon Village and Desert View Campground, both on the Canyon National Park is oper- Grand Hotel . . . . .888-634-7263 ated by a single concessioner, South Rim, and the North Rim Campground. National Park Service Grand Canyon Squire Xanterra Parks and Resorts. To campgrounds provide water, restrooms, and dump stations, but do (Best Western) . . .800-622-6966 make reservations or if you have not have hook-ups. Only Mather Campground is available year questions about the accommo- Inn round. dations, please contact: Express ...... 888-473-2269 Xanterra—South Rim offers sites with hookups at Trailer Village near Quality Inn and Mather Campground. The reservation information for Xanterra is South Rim Suites ...... 800-424-6423 given in the adjacent column. Accessibility accommodations for these Xanterra—South Rim Red Feather campgrounds are discussed on pages 7, 9, and 11. Advanced reservations: Lodge ...... 800-538-2345 888-297-2757; In-park, same day Outside the Park reservations: 928-638-2631; North Rim Kaibab National Forest has a campground near Tusayan, Arizona www.grandcanyonlodges.com Kaibab Lodge . . . .928-638-2389 (Ten-X Campground) for the South Rim, and near the park’s north North Rim Jacob Lake Inn . . .928-643-7232 boundary (De Motte Campground) and at Jacob Lake for the North Xanterra Parks & Resorts Rim. Forest Service campgrounds tend to be less developed than Advanced reservations: Nearby Communities National Park Service campgrounds and are open seasonally. 888-297-2757; In-park, same day In addition numerous , Call 928-638-2443 (Tusayan Ranger District) or 928-643-7396 (North reservations: 928-638-2611 , and resorts can be Kaibab Ranger District) for more information. www.xanterra.com found in the nearby communi- Commercial campgrounds with hookups are available in Tusayan ties of Williams, Flagstaff, and (Camper Village: 928-638-2887; www.grandcanyonentrance.com) and Page, Arizona and Kanab, Utah. Jacob Lake (Kaibab Camper Village: 800-525-0924 outside Arizona or 928-526-0924 locally).

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