Great little post office, with all the standard amenities and a friendly and efficient staff. If you're visiting the park, why not mail your postcards right there?
Trip Snapshot
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings before 10 AM; year-round
Open
Open now · 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Price Range
$
Parking
Free parking at Market Plaza (Lot B & street)
Ideal For
Full domestic & international shipping services, PO-Box lobby access daily 05:00–22:00, Passport application acceptance (appointment required)
Don't bother getting a PO box here. The last 3 packages I've had shipped here have been cancelled
Sent out some postcards we got next door at the market. Missing a star because their computer crashed and we had to wait about 15 minutes to buy a stamp.
I've been here a handful of times, most times I get greeted by an older gentleman with longer hair – super friendly and helpful. Today I went in to mail something, needed it sent ASAP. The bigger clerk with arm tattoos behind the counter was very little help, admonished me for grabbing the wrong envelope without providing any support or assistance, and spoke to me like I was a child. When I completed the tasks he gave me, I rang the bell for service. When he approached, I had further questions. He said "It isn't brain surgery" when struggled with the envelope for a split second. He then started telling me that my return address was incorrect, but offered no solution, just a bunch of griping about how it was incorrect. He kept repeating himself, telling me "I'm not arguing with you" when I said I get mail there all the time. I asked "Ok, so where do we go from here then" and he scoffed and said "I'm going to send it, I don't care". If you didn't care, why you making a fuss about the return address? This dude needs to find happiness, or find another job.
I have never been treated with the highest caliber of customer service as I have at the Grand Canyon Post Office. Not only is the staff top shelf, but what a joy it is to go and drop off a letter or buy a greeting card – each and every visit I look forward to. I commend the hardworking staff at the GCUSPS and thank them for the outstanding job they do each day.
Why Visit United States Postal Service – Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon Village’s only full‑service post office offers stamps, shipping, PO boxes, and passport acceptance inside Market Plaza—ideal for mailing postcards, picking up General Delivery, or handling urgent parcels while exploring the South Rim.
Highlights
Full domestic & international shipping services
PO-Box lobby access daily 05:00–22:00
Passport application acceptance (appointment required)
Description
Located in the Mather Business Center at Market Plaza, this United States Postal Service (USPS) facility has served park visitors, employees, and nearby communities since the mid‑1970s. It provides the same services found in larger towns—Priority Mail Express, money orders, PO boxes, and passport processing—without leaving the park. Lobby access for PO‑boxes runs 05:00–22:00 daily, while retail windows operate weekdays only. Free parking, wheelchair‑accessible entrances, and proximity to the Village shuttle (Blue Route) make it an easy errand stop during any South Rim itinerary.
History
1897
First canyon post office opened as 'Tourist, AZ' with John Hance as postmaster.
1902
Official Grand Canyon Post Office established at Bright Angel Hotel; Martin Buggeln appointed postmaster.
1907
Operations moved to Cameron Hotel (relocated Red Horse stage station).
1935
New post‑office facility constructed by Del E. Webb.
Mid‑1970s
Current Market Plaza post‑office building planned and built (formerly Mather Center).
2002
Centennial of postal service in Grand Canyon Village celebrated.
Features
Retail counter for stamps & shipping supplies
Domestic & international mail services
Priority Mail Express® & Priority Mail®
Money orders (domestic & international)
Passport application acceptance
General Delivery pickup
PO boxes (24‑hour lobby access)
Wheelchair‑accessible entrance & service counter
Free parking directly outside
Getting There
Car: Follow South Entrance Road to Market Plaza; free parking in Lot B. Shuttle: Village (Blue) Route stops at Market Plaza every 10–15 min. Bike/Foot: Paved Greenway Trail connects Market Plaza with Visitor Center and Village historic district. Taxi/Shuttle Van: Xanterra and local services can drop off curbside.
Insider Tips
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
01Good to know
Bring pre‑printed shipping labels to shorten wait times.
02Be prepared
The lobby PO‑boxes are accessible until 22
00 even when retail windows are closed.
03Local tip
Blue Route shuttles stop directly in front of the building
no car needed.
04Save time
Stamps make great souvenirs; ask for regional or National Park‑themed issues.
05Stay connected
Lines are shortest mid‑week before 09
30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mail international postcards here?
Yes—international stamps are sold at the retail counter.
Does the post office accept passport applications?
Passport acceptance is offered Monday–Friday; schedule ahead at USPS.com to guarantee a slot.
Is there package pickup for hikers using General Delivery?
Yes, address items to your name, ‘General Delivery,’ and ZIP 86023; bring photo ID to claim.
