Grand Canyon Government Shutdown Update

NOTICE: As of October 1st, 2025, government funding has expired. Grand Canyon Conservancy is sharing an update about how the shutdown will affect the park visitor experience. 

Grand Canyon is open and accessible to the public, including park roads, lookouts, and trails. However, entrance fees will not be collected and NPS-operated buildings will be closed.

Grand Canyon Conservancy operations are continuing as usual. All Field Institute and Residency Programs will continue as scheduled, with some events being relocated due to the closure of the Visitor Center. 

Please note:

• GCC-operated buildings will remain open, including all retail stores, Kolb Studio and Desert View Watchtower.
• All NPS-operated buildings will close.
• Visitor services provided by park concessioners and other entities are also open, including lodging, restaurants and food service, grocery stores, retail locations, bicycle rental, concessioner provided tours, and park shuttle bus operations.
• NPS staffed visitor centers and contact stations will not be open and no NPS ranger-led programs or tours will be provided.
• The Backcountry Information Center will remain open.
• Campgrounds will remain open.
• Commercial river trips will still launch.
• Work on the Transcanyon Waterline will continue.

GCC will continue to provide updates when they become available.