People come from all over the world to view Grand Canyon's sunset
Photo: NPS/M.Quinn
About
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.
Activities
Arts and CultureCultural DemonstrationsAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
News
Feb 23, 2026
Boater Fatality on the Colorado River at Hance Rapid
On Thursday, Feb. 19, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Grand Canyon National Park received an emergency alert from a noncommercial river trip near Hance Rapid on the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center subsequently received a report that CPR was in progress on an individual.
Feb 23, 2026
Water Conservation Measures Implemented on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park — Feb. 2026
Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing water conservation measures on the South Rim following a power outage that impacted the SCADA system at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse. As a result, water is currently unable to be pumped to the South Rim. All park residents and visitors are required to conserve and reduce water usage wherever possible in homes, hotel rooms and campgrounds.
