South Rim is open 24 hours at Grand Canyon: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

South Rim is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — no seasonal closure

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: all visitors
Place or corridor: South Entrance (north of Tusayan), East Entrance at Desert View, Grand Canyon Village, Desert View Drive
Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Release model: unpublished

Exceptions and limits

Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles March 1 - November 30, 2026 — covered by its own rule.
Desert View Campground is seasonal even though the East Entrance itself is not.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

"The South Entrance, north of Tusayan, AZ, and the East Entrance at Desert View are open all year - 24 hours/day, 7 days/week." Operating hours page: "The South Rim of the park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."

Current Conditions - Grand Canyon National Park