PHOENIX — The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open for the 2025 season on May 15, officials announced on Monday.
The Grand Canyon Lodge will reopen, and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also resume that day. The lodge’s dining room will be open each day for breakfast and lunch, although dinner will be reservation-only.
Grocery, retail, food and beverage, shower and laundry services will also resume May 15, while the gas station will also reopen.
In addition, the Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore and Backcountry Information Center will also begin daily operations. Both of these services will open at 8 a.m., while rangers will be on hand each day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help with information and trip planning.
Information on daily Park Ranger programs will further be available via the Roaring Springs Overlook kiosk.
The last day for most of the seasonal services will be Oct. 15.
Authorities said the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim leading to Bright Angel Point will be closed for the season’s entirety due to construction.
How can visitors make reservations at Grand Canyon North Rim?
Guests can make reservations by calling Aramark Destinations at 877- 386-4383 or by visiting the Grand Canyon North Rim website.
Prices are increasing from $18 to $30 per night for standard campsites and $55 per night for group sites. It is the first time in 20 years that fees have increased, according to NPS.
Grand Canyon Trail Ride reservations can be booked by calling 435-679-8665 or by visiting the website.
The North Rim is scheduled to remain open for day use until Nov. 30, although that is subject to change due to winter conditions.
When State Route 67 closes each winter, the North Rim is only accessible to the public via non-motorized travel.
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