Grand Canyon National Park to reopen South Rim hotels ahead of holiday season
Grand Canyon National Park will reopen hotels on the park’s South Rim beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17 and will begin easing some water restrictions.
Grand Canyon National Park will reopen hotels on the park’s South Rim beginning Wednesday, Dec. 17 and will begin easing some water restrictions.
Commercial aviation history was reshaped when two passenger airliners flying east over the tri-state area plummeted into the Grand Canyon after a collision at an altitude of 21,000 feet 69 years ago. It was the first commercial flight incident resulting in more than 100 fatalities in America as there were no survivors among the 128 people aboard both aircraft.
Grand Canyon National Park implemented Stage 3 Water Restrictions and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Oct. 31, in response to limited water availability and construction activities associated with the ongoing Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project.
Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground will reopen to visitors on Nov 1, 2025, restoring access to key inner canyon destinations following earlier closures caused by the Dragon Bravo Fire, trail stabilization efforts, and ongoing infrastructure work.
Grand Canyon National Park is reducing both fire and water restrictions following improvements in water storage levels and system reliability.
Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will implement water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park.