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At Sunset, swirling rain clouds above a vast canyon filled with colorful peaks and cliff walls.

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Grand Canyon National Park

AZ

Sunset from Mather Point. Photo: NPS/M. Quinn

Entrance
$35 per car
Nonresident fee
$100 per person, 16 and over
Park annual pass
$70, U.S. residents
Payment
Card only, no cash

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About Grand Canyon

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.

From the National Park Service.

Things to do

Descriptions from the National Park Service.

Photos

  • a small ancestral masonry storage room in a cliff above a muddy river.
    Ancestral granary at Nankoweap Photo: NPS/M. Lellouch
  • The last glow of sunset across the canyon rim with a full moon rising above a pointed peak
    Moonrise over Vishnu Temple Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
  • winter clouds and fog passing around a snow covered promentary within a vast mile deep canyon
    Winter clouds above Isis Temple Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
  • A cylindrical, stone tower, 70 feet (21 m) is on the edge of a vast, mile-deep canyon
    Desert View Watchtower Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
  • Colorful sunset clouds in the sky above a rustic, four-story hotel on the edge of a precipice.
    Summer Sunset - Grand Canyon Village Photo: NPS/V. Diaz

Entrance fees

TypePriceValid forSeason
Private vehicle$357 daysAll year
Per person, 16 and over$207 daysAll year

Official ticket validity, checked October 28, 2026.

The $100 nonresident fee

At 11 parks, each non-U.S. resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 2026

All valid America the Beautiful passes and park-specific annual passes cover entrance fees and nonresident fees for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The holder must be there.

NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 28, 2026

The $100 nonresident fee validity still needs confirmation at parks other than Zion. For those parks we estimate one charge per person per park visit of up to 7 days. Re-entry charges could change the gate total and the cheapest option. Check with each park before relying on this estimate.

Not confirmed by NPS NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 28, 2026

Park annual pass

Available to the general public for purchase for unlimited visits to Grand Canyon National Park only. This is an annual pass, valid one year from month of purchase; it is non-transferable. It admits the pass holder and any accompanying persons in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and accompanying immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, or foot).

Check the park’s own purchase eligibility and coverage terms before buying.

Official park annual-pass terms

Reservations

The NPS data snapshot does not list an entry reservation here. This is not confirmation that none is needed. Check the park’s current requirements; campgrounds, roads and specific activities may need separate reservations.

Weather and seasons

Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.

Hours

Both Desert View (East Entrance) and South Entrance are Open 24 hours/day and 7 Days/week. Credit cards, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted for entry. Cash is not accepted at this time. The South Entrance Station, near Tusayan, Arizona, receives the most traffic, an experiences long lines and up to 2 hour wait times between 9:30 am and 4 pm. The East Entrance at Desert View - 32 miles east of the village (accessed via US 89 to Cameron, AZ, then west on SR 64, usually has shorter wait times.

Getting there

South Rim: Open all year, is located 60 miles north of Williams, Arizona (via route 64 from Interstate 40) and 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff (via route 180). Grand Canyon lies entirely within the state of Arizona. ---- North Rim: Select areas are open to public access between Oct 1 and Nov 14. View the park's news releases for details. The North Rim entrance station is located 30 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ, on Highway 67; the actual rim of the canyon is an additional 14 miles south.

Campgrounds

Webcams

Visitor centers

Alerts

  • Park Closure: North Rim Scenic Road Closure: Cape Royal and Point Imperial
  • Danger: INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
  • Caution: Overnight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
  • Danger: INNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS
  • Caution: Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures

As of October 29, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

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Sources

Prices checked by hand against the park's fees page on October 26, 2026 (page last updated July 20, 2026).

Grand Canyon National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 29, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.