Grand Canyon’s North Rim to open May 15. Here’s what you should know

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon in the background as tourists hike along the South Rim in Grand Canyon, Ariz., Feb. 22, 2005 | Associated Press file photo by Rick Hossman, St. George News

ST. GEORGE — With May 15 marking the official start of the 2022 season, outdoor enthusiasts now may look forward to the reopening of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Visitors view the canyon landscape from inside the North Rim Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz., date unspecified | Photo by M. Quinn courtesy of the National Park Service, St. George News

According to a press release the National Park Service issued Tuesday, the North Rim will open May 15 at 6 a.m., and Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will also commence their seasonal operations on this date.

Visitor services, including the campground, Grand Canyon Conservancy bookstore and the Backcountry Information Office will open at 8 a.m. Information on daily Park Ranger programs will be available at the Roaring Springs Overlook Kiosk through Oct. 15.

Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim operations, including lodging, groceries, retail, food and beverage services, shower and laundry and the gas station, also will open May 15.

The lodge dining room will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with reservations required for dinner service. The last day of the 2022 season for most commercial services will be Oct. 15.

Visitors gather at the front entrance of Grand Canyon Lodge along the North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, July 3, 2017 | Photo by Reuben Wadsworth, St. George News

On May 15, Fire Point on the Kaibab Plateau will be reopened to the public. Closed due to the Ike’s Fire in September 2019, Fire Point is a popular destination for backcountry car camping, sight-seeing, photography and mountain biking. All overnight use in this area requires a backcountry permit.

The National Park Service will continue its operations including the Backcountry Information Office through Oct. 31. Once Highway 67 is closed for the season, the North Rim is only accessible to the public via non-motorized travel.

Overnight lodging reservations for North Rim facilities may be made by contacting Aramark Destinations at 877- 386-4383 or by visiting their website. For information on Grand Canyon Trail Rides, call 435-679-8665 or visit their website.

Reservations for the North Rim Campground must be made by calling 877-444-6777 or online. Campground reservations outside of the park at Demotte Campground, located on the Kaibab National Forest, can be made online at this link.

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