Why are overnight stays suspended at Grand Canyon South Rim?

Overnight stays are suspended due to significant breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, causing critical water supply issues.

When will Grand Canyon National Park resume overnight lodging?

The park has not provided a specific date for the resumption of overnight accommodations and is working to restore services.

What is being done about the Grand Canyon waterline problems?

A multi-year, $208 million rehabilitation project for the Transcanyon Waterline began in 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2027.

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Grand Canyon Water Woes: South Rim Lodging Halted

3 Dec

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Summary

Overnight stays on Grand Canyon's South Rim are suspended due to water line breaks.
Water supply challenges have affected the park since mid-November.
A $208 million waterline rehabilitation project is underway until 2027.

Grand Canyon Water Woes: South Rim Lodging Halted

Overnight lodging on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been suspended starting Saturday due to critical failures in the Transcanyon Waterline. This vital water supply system has experienced multiple breaks since mid-November, leaving the South Rim without pumped water. Visitors can still access the park, but accommodations are affected.

Concurrently, the park has implemented a ban on all outdoor wood burning, including campfires and barbecues, with only dry camping permitted. While bathroom faucets remain operational, all visitors are urged to conserve water. Hotels such as El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge, along with Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village RV park, are impacted. Travelers seeking overnight stays are advised to book accommodations in the nearby town of Tusayan.