ParkPulse

Grand Canyon National Park

AZ
Moderate crowdsTypical levels. Popular trailheads may fill by midday.
$35/vehicle6.4M annual visitors

Visitor levels at Grand Canyon are sitting at about average for May. The main trailheads and viewpoints will have some company, but nothing unmanageable. There are 2 active closures to be aware of. Check the alerts section below for details. Entry is $35 per vehicle, or free with an America the Beautiful pass.

Last updated May 25, 2026 at 9:18 AM

Active Alerts(2)

Park Closure

What's Closed and What's Open on South Rim & North Rim

Visit this link for a list of the available visitor services in Grand Canyon Village, Desert View, and the North Rim.

Park Closure

Critical Backcountry Updates/Closures

Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability.

7-Day Crowd Forecast

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Community Reports

No recent reports for Grand Canyon.