1.2M acres
Park Size
6,380,495
Annual Visitors
400 mi
Trail Miles
327
Campsites
About Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park encompasses one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere on Earth. The canyon stretches 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep. The layered bands of colorful rock reveal millions of years of geological history. President Theodore Roosevelt, who championed its protection, called it 'the one great sight every American should see.' The Colorado River continues to carve the canyon deeper, exposing rock dating back 1.8 billion years at its lowest points.
Park Highlights
- South Rim viewpoints
- North Rim
- Bright Angel Trail
- Colorado River rafting
- Havasu Falls (Havasupai)
- Desert View Watchtower
Activities
Wildlife
Visitor Information
$35
Entrance Fee
Spring, Fall
Best Seasons
Visitor Tips
- Start rim-to-river hikes before dawn in summer
- Do not attempt to hike to the river and back in one day
- Book Phantom Ranch lodging 15 months in advance
- South Rim is most accessible; North Rim offers fewer crowds
Location
Official Resources
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