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 inc
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $35 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $35Entrance - Motorcycle: $30Entrance - Per Person: $20Nonresident: $100
- HoursBoth 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 Stat
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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. Vie
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Grand Canyon National Park — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Grand Canyon National Park?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Grand Canyon National Park. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Angels Window, Ariel Point, Arizona, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Grand Canyon National Park. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Yes What are the 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 Stat
Nearby sites
Kaibab National Forest / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Kanab Creek Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Vermilion Cliffs Highway
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
