Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Grand Canyon National Park will partially reopen select areas of the North Rim to public access day use following the Dragon Bravo Fire.
The partial reopening will include Highway 67 to the W1 road (approximately at mile marker 11), and the Cape Royal Road, providing access to both Point Imperial and Cape Royal. Additionally, Fire Point and Swamp Ridge will reopen.
These areas will be open daily from official sunrise to official sunset. No overnight use is permitted on the North Rim with the exception of Swamp Point and Fire Point. Open areas will remain accessible through Nov. 30, or until the first major snowfall, whichever occurs first.
“Reopening portions of the North Rim allows visitors to once again experience some of the park’s most scenic areas while we continue to assess post-fire impacts and begin recovery efforts,” said Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable. “This is the first of several phased reopenings planned for the North Rim, and we appreciate the public’s patience as we work diligently to restore access.”
Some areas remain closed
All other areas of the North Rim remain closed for the foreseeable future due to safety concerns and ongoing recovery efforts related to impacts from the Dragon Bravo Fire.
The North Kaibab Trail is closed until further notice due to extensive damage and rockfalls along the upper section of the trail.
Visitors are advised to use caution when traveling in the reopened areas. Hazards remain, including dead standing trees, the potential for flash flooding even in areas not directly affected by the fire, and the presence of crews and equipment actively working on recovery operations.
Visitors should be fully self-sufficient
Due to the remote nature of the North Rim, visitors should be fully self-sufficient and bring all food, water, and supplies. There is no power, running water, cell service, or visitor services currently available in the reopened areas. Fuel is not available within the park, so visitors should plan ahead and ensure they have sufficient fuel before entering the North Rim area.
Emergency response will be extremely limited, and response times may be significantly delayed. Winter driving conditions, including snow and icy roads, are possible at any time, and drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Vehicles more than 22 feet in total length are not allowed on the Cape Royal Road due to tight turns, limited parking, and narrow roadway conditions.
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Thank you for the news, RV Travel. Reopening areas as they become repaired seems sensible in that additional visitors may be attracted, bringing additional entry fees. Potential downside is pulling staff away from other repair efforts to oversee the newly opened areas. Have a great weekend and safe travels!