Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon Regulations
More than 4 million people visit Grand Canyon every year. Help preserve and protect the park for your fellow visitors and for future generations. Honor these key NPS regulations:
Camping
To protect the park's fragile environment, camping is allowed only within designated campsites.
Firearms and Fireworks
Firearms, including air pistols and rifles, bows and arrows, crossbows, slingshots and all fireworks are prohibited for your and other visitors' safety.
Fires
Because of the extreme fire danger, campfires are not allowed except in the grills at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Use portable stoves or canned heat instead.
Hang Gliding
It is strictly prohibited for your safety, and violators are subject to fines.
Hiking
Please stay on established trails. Taking shortcuts destroys fragile desert vegetation and causes rapid erosion.
Pets
Pets are allowed on paved rim surface trails and in rim campgrounds but must remain leashed. Service animals are the only animals allowed on trails below the rim. Kennel facilities are located off Rowe Well Road; follow the signs from Maswik Lodge, south of Hermit Road. Proof of vaccinations and advance reservations are required. For more information, call (928) 638-0534.
Speed limits
Obey all posted park speed limits. The maximum speed limit is 45 mph.
Swimming
The NPS strongly discourages swimming in the Colorado River and its tributaries, as the water is exceptionally cold and the current deceptively strong. Don't risk it.
Vandalism
Leave natural and historic features, including rocks, plants, fossils and American Indian artifacts for everyone to enjoy. Disturbing or removing any park resources is strictly prohibited.
Numerous organizations and individuals work to protect Grand Canyon National Park and make sure each visitor's stay is enjoyable.
Wildlife
There have been a few incidents at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they ingested plastic wrappers that interfered with their ability to digest food. The promise of food lures the deer to eat plastic bags, food wrappers and plastic twine along with potato chips, crackers and cookies, leaving them sick and weak.
Deer expecting handouts can be aggressive and have kicked, butted, gored and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon. Deer are not the only concern. Bighorn sheep, coyotes and rock squirrels will also beg and bite.
For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how tame they may appear.
Grand Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Ken Burns on Vacation/Location at Glacier National Park
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
Town Government Rejected by Tusayan
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
Tauck Hosts its 10,000th Guest-Volunteer in Yellowstone National Park
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
Dupuyer Elementary School Offering Students Unique Learning Experiences
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
