The weather in Grand Canyon National Park varies according to its elevation. On the lower elevations along the Colorado River in the Inner Gorge, it’s warmer and can reach up to 100ºF (38ºC) during very hot summer days. It’s generally dry all year except for during the winter and late summer when the seasonal weather … Read more

1. Apply for a backwoods permit early Backwoods camping in Grand Canyon National Park is one of a kind experience, which is why it can be so hard to get a permit. The park receives more than 30,000 requests for backcountry permits each year. Of those, just 13,000 permits are issued. With this in mind, … Read more

1. Book early Reservations for the park’s campgrounds fill up early. Campsites that require reservations can be reserved up to 6 months in advance. For those first-come-first serve sites, make sure to arrive in the morning during the summer months to claim a site. 2. Bring wood Make sure to bring your own wood for … Read more

Camping on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim gives you access to a variety of amenities including the park’s free shuttle system, the park’s most popular trails, greenways for biking, Skywalk, and numerous museums and historic sites. There are also plenty of options of incredible backwoods camping experiences that are unlike any other you’ll find in … Read more

Like most national parks, the summer months are the busiest at Grand Canyon National Park, with tens of thousands of people visiting the park between June and August. With its location in a hot climate, there is plenty to do in the Grand Canyon throughout the year. Here are 15 of the best things to … Read more

Grand Canyon National Park Quick Facts Here are some quick facts about Grand Canyon National Park. Established : 1919 Land Size : 1.2 Million Acres Annual Visitors : 6 million State : Arizona Entrance Fees : $20 per person, $35 per vehicle More Reading : Best Things to do at Grand Canyon National Park Best … Read more

Hiking in any of the country’s national parks has its hazards, but they’re of particular note in Grand Canyon National Park. Temperatures on many of the Grand Canyon’s trails during the summertime can be intense. Couple that with a lack of tree cover, few (if any) water sources on the trail, and out and back … Read more

The best time of the year to visit Grand Canyon National Park is in April and May. This is the period where the summer crowds have yet to arrive and the time for good weather. 

With its rugged terrain and remote location more than 40 miles from the nearest town, The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park offers a truly backwood camping experience. While the North Rim Campground is accessible near the park entrance, many of the North Rim’s campgrounds are backwoods experiences requiring hours-long drives on rugged dirt … Read more