When it comes to what time of day you should visit, there really isn’t a right answer. Additionally, there will be significantly fewer tourists and photographers, as mentioned before, which makes for a better viewing and photographing experience. The feisty fauna, such as spiders, scorpions, and snakes, will be keeping to themselves more than spending time out in the open. The temperatures will be lower, yes, but so will the crowds. So turn your thoughts to spring, winter, or fall….the months outside of May through September. Yes, during the summer you have more time on your hands, but you’d also find yourself sweating buckets and elbowing others who had the bright idea of being in the beaming sun for hours on end for the best photo-op. Watch for deer and elk, and coyotes in the roadway.Typical to the tourist trap vacation spots and amusement parks, the best time to visit is during the off-season, which is to say, anything but the summer. Please drive with caution and at speeds appropriate to the road conditions.

The distance from Grand Canyon Village to Desert View and the East Entrance to the park is 23 miles (37 km).

South Entrance Road is open to Grand Canyon Village.ĭesert View Drive is usually open to all vehicles.

At that time the information below will be updated. The following road status information is valid from Friday, Jat 8 am, and it will remain valid until conditions change. During the winter, road conditions can change rapidly. Be prepared for slippery, snow covered roads and limited visibility. ĭuring winter storms, travelers should expect winter driving conditions and some roadways may be temporarily closed while snow is cleared.

Traveling? Call 92 f or current road closures/reopenings, or follow Grand Canyon National Park on Twitter for updates.

(Unlike the North Rim, the South Rim of the park remains open all year)

Driving Directions t o the South Rim Grand Canyon National Park.Note: unexpected road closures and reopenings also appear in an alert at the top of this webpage.

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