If you’re planning on visiting the North Rim soon, here’s what you need to know about winter closures.

1. Grand Canyon North Rim
Closes for the Winter
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The Grand Canyon National
Park is one of the most
cherished American family
destinations, but if you’re
planning a trip there, there are a
few things you should keep in
mind, especially if you’re
planning on visiting the North
Rim.

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The Good News About the
North Rim
There are fewer crowds, less traffic, and fewer facilities, making it
a more basic experience that some prefer.
If you’re planning on visiting the North Rim soon, here’s what you
need to know about winter closures.
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The Bad News About the
North Rim
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The North Rim closes
down throughout the
2nd half of October due
to less forgiving
weather conditions at
the North Rim’s higher
altitude.

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October 15th:
Regularly scheduled ranger-led
programs will be offered up
until this point, and
reservations will be taken, but
at the end of the day on October
15th, all concessions (excluding
the gas station and gift shop)
will close for the winter.
This will also be the final day
for mule rides.

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October 16th
Official North Rim closure
begins, but the park will still be
open with minimal facilities to
visitors until Highway 67 is
closed due to snow.
Between the 16th and 31st,
campsites will be offered at the
North Rim Campground on a
first-come first-served basis.

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October 20th & Beyond:
The North Rim’s Visitor Center closes on the 20th, followed by
the closure of the Kaibab Lodge on the 21st. Weather permitting,
the North Rim Country Store will remain open until noon on Nov.
1st.
Jacob Lake Inn, the restaurant and gas station outside of the
main North Rim area, will remain open year-round.
The Arizona Department of Transportation will try to keep
Highway 67 open until Dec. 1st, but a heavy storm could close it
earlier. Highway 89A, however, is open year-round.
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Grand Canyon North Rim
Closes for the Winter
If you’re planning a trip down to the Grand Canyon National Park this
fall, just be sure to call ahead and make sure that the roads and
facilities you need access to are open.
For information of Arizona Highways, you can call (888) 411-7623, and to
contact the Jacob Lake Inn, the number is (928) 643-7298.
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Grand Canyon North Rim
Closes for the Winter
If you plan on making a reservation at one of the
aforementioned North Rim campgrounds, you’ll need a
backcountry permit, and you can obtain one by visiting or
calling the South Rim Backcountry Information Center.
If all else fails and you’d like to visit the South Rim, the park
is open year-round and all South Rim facilities will be open.
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News & Events
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Visitor Center. We’ll keep
you up to date with the
South Rim and Grand
Canyon National Park.
Almost Famous Visitor From the Blog
Grand Canyon Visitor
Center is always excited to
profile the best testimonials
and visitors become
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as we share their story on
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Visit our sign-up page and
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Get some insider
information from National
Geographic Visitor Center
staff on things to do while
visiting the Grand Canyon.
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10. @grandcanyonNGVC
News & Events
Read about the latest at
the Grand Canyon and
National Geographic
Visitor Center. We’ll keep
you up to date with the
South Rim and Grand
Canyon National Park.
Almost Famous Visitor From the Blog
Grand Canyon Visitor
Center is always excited to
profile the best testimonials
and visitors become
“almost famous” for a day
as we share their story on
our web site and through
social media. If you’d like to
be profiled on our web site,
we’d be happy to have you!
Visit our sign-up page and
share your story!
Get some insider
information from National
Geographic Visitor Center
staff on things to do while
visiting the Grand Canyon.
www.explorethecanyon.com