North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Open May 15 for 2021 Season

News Release Day: May possibly 5, 2021

Contact: Kaitlyn Thomas, 202-763-3440

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon Countrywide Park will open up on Saturday, May possibly 15 at 6:30 a.m. to mark the formal opening of the North Rim for the 2021 period. Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Path Rides will also start their 2021 seasonal functions on this date.

Services furnished by the Countrywide Park Assistance, which include the campground and the Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore, will be available commencing Could 15 at 9 a.m. The Backcountry Information Office environment will open at 8 a.m. Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations, which includes lodging, groceries, retail, food stuff and beverage providers, and the fuel station, will also open up Could 15. There will be no shower or laundry support available this 12 months. The North Rim Hiker Shuttle will also be unavailable.

At the lodge, foodstuff and beverage expert services will be accessible commencing at 5:00am, lodge look at-in will start off at 4 p.m., and dinner seating will start out at 4:30 p.m. for individuals with reservations. Masks will be necessary indoors and outside in any spots the place actual physical distancing are not able to be managed.The previous day of the 2021 year for most industrial solutions will be Oct 15, 2021.

The National Park Company will continue its functions which includes the Backcountry Info Office and campground as a result of October 31. November 1 as a result of December 1, the North Rim will be open up for working day use only (no right away parking) unless of course snow closes Highway 67 prior to that day.

Overnight lodging reservations for North Rim amenities may well be manufactured by making contact with Without end Resorts at 877- 386-4383 or by checking out their website at www.grandcanyonforever.com. For reservations from exterior of the United States, be sure to simply call 480-337-1320. Reservations for the North Rim Campground (May possibly 15-Oct 31) have to be created by contacting 877-444-6777 or on-line at www.recreation.gov. For data on Grand Canyon Trail Rides, be sure to phone 435-679-8665 or check out their site at www.canyonrides.com.