Visiting Grand Canyon's North Rim

The Grand Canyon North Rim is very close to the Utah Border. It is requires more effort to visit the North Rim than it does to visit the South Rim. It is more remote and less visitor will make it to the North side. It is further from any freeways, it is ONLY open seasonally from May 15th through October 15th each year, there is not an Airport nearby-Page, Arizona and St. George, Utah being the closest, and it is just over 200 miles from the South Rim-requiring a 4 hour drive.

Recommended North Rim Hotels & Lodging

Before You Enter The Park

Grand Canyon North Rim Lodge

Jacob Lake Inn

Inside The Park

Kanab Utah Hotels

Average Temperatures at the North Rim

°F

°C

Jan

37°

16°

Feb

39°

18°

Mar

45°

23°

Apr

53°

26°

May

62°

34°

Jun

73°

43°

Jul

77°

50°

Aug

75°

48°

Sep

69°

41°

Oct

59°

32°

Nov

46°

24°

Dec

38°

17°

Jan

3°

-9°

Feb

4°

-8°

Mar

7°

-5°

Apr

12°

-2°

May

17°

1°

Jun

23°

6°

Jul

25°

10°

Aug

24°

9°

Sep

21°

5°

Oct

15°

0°

Nov

8°

-4°

Dec

3°

-8°

Average Temperatures in the Inner Canyon

°F

°C

Jan

56°

36°

Feb

62°

42°

Mar

71°

48°

Apr

82°

86°

May

92°

63°

Jun

101°

72°

Jul

106°

78°

Aug

103°

75°

Sep

97°

69°

Oct

84°

58°

Nov

68°

46°

Dec

57°

37°

Jan

13°

2°

Feb

17°

6°

Mar

22°

9°

Apr

28°

13°

May

33°

17°

Jun

38°

22°

Jul

41°

26°

Aug

39°

24°

Sep

36°

21°

Oct

29°

14°

Nov

20°

8°

Dec

14°

2°

Top 3 Adventure Tours

Canyon and River Adventures Rafting Tour

North Rim Tours

Grand Canyon North Air Ground Tour

$479+

7½-8 hours

Grand Canyon Mule Rides North Rim

$60+

1-3 Hours

Tips & Articles

Things To Do – North Rim

ATTRACTIONSGrand Canyon North Rim Scenic Drive – The remote quiet beauty of the North Rim can be appreciated on the Scenic drive. Along the route, there are pull-outs and viewpoints to see Point Imperial and Cape Royal. The drive usually takes a half a day if you enjoy short walks and photo opportunities. Point Imperial is […]

Need To Know – North Rim

Location & Directions:Grand Canyon North Rim is located in northwest corner of Arizona, about 30 miles from Jacob Lake, Arizona and approximately 80 miles from Kanab, Utah and the state line. The North Rim does not have an airport and the only way to access the Park’s entrance is by car or motorcoach.BY CARFrom Phoenix […]

Where is Navajo Bridge (and what does it have to do with the Grand Canyon?)

Navajo Bridge is actually located on Navajo Tribal Lands at the northeast portion of the Grand Canyon that we generally recognize as the East Rim. The Colorado River, flowing through Marble Canyon, flows under Navajo Bridge. Marble Canyon is considered by many to be the beginning of the Grand Canyon and Lee's Ferry, not far from the Bridge, […]