Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway
Visitor Services

Most visitor services are available in Fredonia, Arizona, Kanab, Utah, and the North Kaibub Ranger District.

Accessibility:

Facilities vary a great deal. The National Park Service provides wheelchairs for temporary day-use by park visitors. No rental fee is charged. A wheelchair is usually available at Canyon View Center. To obtain a temporary parking permit for designated parking, inquire at the Entrance Gate, Canyon View Center, or Yavapai Observtion Station.

Several of the daily interpretive Ranger Programs are wheelchair-accessible. Inquire at the Canyon View Center or look in the "Guide" for specifics.

A copy of the Grand Canyon National Park Accessibility Guide is available upon request at Canyon View Center, Yavapai Observation Station, Kolb Studio, Tusyan Museum, and Desert View Information Center. Or write for a copy.

SOUTH RIM: Most shuttles are inaccessible to wheelchairs. Accessible shuttle buses are available with a 48-hour advance reservation. Call 928-638-0591.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are some fees associated with the National Park, as well as some area use fees.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Bicycles are not yet available for rent in the Grand Canyon. If you plan to bring a bicycle, be aware that in Arizona bicycles are subject to the same traffic rules as automobiles. Use extreme...
	Camping Camping is available in the North Kaibab Ranger District. Links to Recreation.gov for campground reservations in the Kaibab National Forest: * [White Horse Lake Group...		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	Gasoline Gasoline is available.		Information A visitor center is located at each end of the byway, and a visitor center at Jacob Lake (at the intersection of highways US 89A and AZ 67) is open from May 1 to October 15. You can get...
	Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway.		Retail There are places to shop along this byway.

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Special Considerations

To avoid long lines at the entrance gate, enter the park before 10 am or after 2 pm to avoid the park's busiest time. Please make arrangements for accommodations and special activities in advance. All roads are winding and steep. You may come upon cows, deer, logging trucks, road construction, or visitors stopping to take photographs, so please drive carefully.

There are many winter precautions that you can take to ensure that you enjoy your travels along this byway. Driving can be very difficult between November and April. The route through the North Rim section of Grand Canyon National Park is closed between Nov. 15 and May 1. In spite of this, snowmobiles, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are allowed on the route south of Jacob Lake. Most roads are not maintained during the winter. SR 67 is closed from mid-December to mid-May. However, Hwy 89A is plowed and maintained year-round.

There are also many summer precautions that you can take. Arizona's climate is dry and hot, so be sure to carry plenty of water. Losing your footing on a hike can be easy and dangerous. Wear proper footwear to minimize the risk of serious injury. Also, be careful when taking photographs, and always stay on the trail.

There is also the danger of fires, lightning, and flash floods. Ridgetops seem to receive the most lightning strikes. Unexpected flash floods can occur in dry washes as a result of upstream thunderstorms. Fire restrictions are imposed throughout the forest during high fire-danger periods. Please check with the North Kaibab Ranger District Office for current fire conditions or restrictions.

Restrictions

The Grand Canyon National Park North Rim section is seasonally closed during the winter from November 15th to May 1.

Pets are allowed in the Grand Canyon National Park, but they must be restrained at all times. Leashed pets are allowed on South Rim trails throughout the developed areas in the park, but they are not allowed below the rim, in park lodging, or on park buses. The only exception is for certified service dogs. Those wishing to take a certified service dog below the rim must check in first at the Backcountry Information Center. Also, pets are not permitted on North Rim trails. It is recommended that they be left at home. No kennels are available on the north rim. However, a kennel is available at the south rim. Call 1-520-638-0534 (reservations are suggested).

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The cooler weather in the fall provides a wide variety of color in vegetation, just before winter snows close the passes.

High Season

May - October: Summer temperatures on the South Rim are relatively pleasant. Inner canyon temperatures are extreme, however. Daytime highs at the river often exceed 100 F/38 C. North Rim summer temperatures are cooler than the South Rim.

Off Season

Winter conditions at the South Rim can be extreme. Expect snow, icy roads and trails, and possible road closures. In such cases entrance fees are not refundable. The North Rim is closed during the winter.

Shoulder Season

Spring and fall weather is extremely unpredictable. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather at those times of year.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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