01Good to know
Trip Snapshot
Best Time to Visit
Sunrise & sunset, Mar‑May and Sep‑Nov
Open
Daily 00:00 – 24:00
Price Range
Free (included with park entrance fee)
Parking
~25 paved spaces, including ADA; first‑come, first‑served
Why Visit Navajo Point Parking Lot
Small, paved lot steps from Navajo Point—the South Rim’s highest overlook—offering free, first‑come parking and quick access to sweeping canyon and Colorado River vistas.
Highlights
Closest parking to Grand Canyon’s highest South Rim overlook (7,461 ft)
Free, paved spaces with instant access to sunrise & sunset views
200‑ft paved path from car to guard‑railed viewpoint
Description
Navajo Point Parking Lot sits 0.6 mi / 1 km west of Desert View Watchtower along Desert View Drive. Roughly 25 vehicles can park on its level asphalt surface, including two ADA‑designated stalls. A short, paved walkway rises gently to Navajo Point, where 270‑degree panoramas reveal the Colorado River, Desert View Watchtower, and the distant Painted Desert. No restrooms, water, or food services are on‑site; the nearest amenities are at Desert View Market. Spaces fill quickly at dawn and dusk, so arrive 30 minutes before peak light.
History
1935
Desert View Watchtower opens, increasing traffic along Desert View Drive.
1950s
Pull‑out enlarged to accommodate rising automobile visitation.
2010
NPS repaves lot and adds ADA‑compliant parking and guard rails.
Features
Paved, striped parking stalls
Two ADA‑compliant spaces & curb cuts
Paved viewpoint path (~200 ft)
Interpretive signboards
Seasonal trash receptacles
No restrooms or potable water
Getting There
From Grand Canyon Village, drive 23 mi/37 km east on Desert View Drive; the lot is signed on the right.
Insider Tips
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
02Be prepared
Tripods are allowed
ideal for low‑light photography.
03Local tip
Cell service is spotty; download maps offline.
04Save time
Winter sunsets can coincide with snow‑dusted canyon walls
dress warmly.
05Stay connected
Combine with Desert View Watchtower (0.6 mi) for restrooms and snacks.
Want the perfect day plan?Checkout our planning guides.
