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Emergency Services – Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park Emergency Services provides 24‑hour emergency medical care, ambulance response, and fire/rescue support for visitors and staff on the South Rim. The facility also houses North Country HealthCare’s seasonal urgent‑care clinic and on‑site pharmacy.

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Best Time to Visit
Anytime for emergencies; least busy before 09:00
Open
Open now · Open 24 hours
Price Range
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Parking
Free parking at Clinic Rd lot (adjacent to building)
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24-hour emergency room & triage, ambulance and paramedic services, search-and-rescue coordination center, four-bay fire station & structural firefighting unit, helipad nearby for air evacuations, urgent-care clinic (seasonal), on-site pharmacy (weekdays), diagnostic X-ray & basic laboratory, wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, public restrooms, free visitor parking
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Why Visit Emergency Services – Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Emergency Services provides 24‑hour emergency medical care, ambulance response, and fire/rescue support for visitors and staff on the South Rim. The facility also houses North Country HealthCare’s seasonal urgent‑care clinic and on‑site pharmacy.

Highlights

24/7 emergency medical & ambulance response
Seasonal urgent‑care clinic with X‑ray and lab services
On‑site pharmacy (weekdays)

Description

Located in the heart of Grand Canyon Village, Emergency Services is the park’s primary hub for medical and rescue operations. Staffed by National Park Service paramedics, firefighters, and North Country HealthCare clinicians, the facility handles everything from minor injuries to life‑threatening incidents and coordinates helicopter evacuations when necessary. Its proximity to lodges, campgrounds, and trailheads ensures rapid response across the South Rim, while wheelchair‑accessible entrances and parking make it easy for all visitors to seek help.

History

1919
Grand Canyon becomes a national park, first ranger first‑aid stations established
1963
Dedicated clinic and fire station constructed on Clinic Rd
1998
Facility upgraded with modern ambulance bays and helipad access
2012
North Country HealthCare begins operating seasonal urgent‑care clinic
2020
Emergency Services completes communications tower and dispatch center upgrades

Features

24-hour emergency room & triage
Ambulance and paramedic services
Search-and-rescue coordination center
Four-bay fire station & structural firefighting unit
Helipad nearby for air evacuations
Urgent-care clinic (seasonal)
On-site pharmacy (weekdays)
Diagnostic X-ray & basic laboratory
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking
Public restrooms
Free visitor parking

Getting There

If you need medical attention while exploring the South Rim, head to Emergency Services on Clinic Rd. Clearly marked signs direct you from Center Rd and Village Loop Dr. In life-threatening situations, dial 911 from any phone inside the park.

Insider Tips

Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.

01Good to know

Dial 911 anywhere in the park for emergencies; cell coverage is best near the village.

02Be prepared

Bring your insurance card and photo ID for clinic visits.

03Local tip

If you’re injured on a trail, stay put and call for help; rescuers will come to you.

04Save time

Hydrate and rest in shaded areas while waiting for care.

05Stay connected

The pharmacy stocks common prescriptions and over-the-counter meds.

06Good to know

For minor ailments after hours, park lodges sell basic first-aid supplies.

07Be prepared

Pets are not allowed inside; arrange care before arrival.

08Local tip

The facility can coordinate medical transport to Flagstaff Medical Center if needed.

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Hours

OpenOpen 24 hours
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 24 hours

Hours may change. Please call ahead to confirm before you visit.

Best Time to VisitAnytime for emergencies; least busy before 09:00

ParkingFree parking at Clinic Rd lot (adjacent to building)

Facilities24-hour emergency room & triage, ambulance and paramedic services, search-and-rescue coordination center, four-bay fire station & structural firefighting unit, helipad nearby for air evacuations, urgent-care clinic (seasonal), on-site pharmacy (weekdays), diagnostic X-ray & basic laboratory, wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, public restrooms, free visitor parking
Contact Information
1 Clinic Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA

Emergency Information

In life-threatening situations, dial 911 from any phone inside the park.

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