Grand Canyon National Park

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

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

Ancestral granary at Nankoweap Photo: NPS/M. Lellouch
Moonrise over Vishnu Temple Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
Winter clouds above Isis Temple Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
Desert View Watchtower Photo: NPS/M. Quinn
Summer Sunset - Grand Canyon Village Photo: NPS/V. Diaz

Entrance fees

Type	Price	Valid for	Season
Private vehicle	$35	7 days	All year
Per person, 16 and over	$20	7 days	All year

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 26, 2026

Official pages call the $100 a per-person fee but do not say how long it lasts. Forum answers say it shares the 7-day entrance window; some tour operators say it is charged per entry. Our totals charge it once per park visit of up to 7 days.

Not confirmed by NPS We asked NPS on October 24, 2026 and will update this when they reply. NPS Nonresident Fees, checked October 24, 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).

A park's own annual pass is sold to U.S. citizens and residents only. A U.S. resident who holds one covers everyone in their private vehicle, including nonresident passengers.

Zion fees page (same wording at all 11 parks), checked October 26, 2026

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

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: SR 67 Has Reopened - South of Entrance Station. Scenics Remain Closed
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 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Parks nearby

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 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.