Experience the Winter Majesty

The South Rim Remains open during Government Shutdown.

Seeing the sunrise or viewing the enormous expanse of the Grand Canyon at sunset are Bucket List experiences and there is no better place than the South Rim to experience this majesty. The Grand Canyon is over 200 miles long and it is 11 miles wide at the South Rim.

The mighty Colorado River flows through the Inner Gorge over a mile below the South Rim viewpoints…no other place on earth rivals these views.

There are so many things you can do at the South Rim. From camping to beautiful hotels the South Rim has it all. Take an airtour, bike, hike, walk the rim on the Greenway Trail, hike below the rim, take in a Park Service Ranger Program, take a jeep tour, bus tour or take a mule or horseback ride. You can even skydive with a view of the canyon…only at the South Rim!

The Most Visited Attraction In Arizona. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon attracts over 5 million visitors each year and by far is the most visited side of the Canyon. That's because it is the most accessible and provides the most amenities. As with all sides of the Canyon, the South Rim features astounding views of what took Mother Nature millions and millions of years to create. That why it has earned the distinction as one of the world's Seven Wonders. SEE MAPS

Tusayan is your welcoming community nestled in the Kaibab Forest just a mile from the main entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park. Comfortable motels, a campground, restaurants, the world famous IMAX Theater, and the official Arizona State Visitor Information Center make Tusayan a perfect home base for enjoying the South Rim. READ MORE

Entering the South Rim is easier than ever before. You can purchase entry passes at either of the two National Park entry stations, the East entrance on the Cameron side of the Park or the South entrance just north of Tusayan.  Or... you can ride the free shuttle bus, park in Tusayan and purchase your entrance pass at any of these businesses in Tusayan: Grand Canyon Chamber & Visitor Bureau, IMAX Theatre, RP’s Stage Stop, Red Feather Lodge, and the Canyon Plaza Resort. For additional information on the free shuttle system click here.