Grand Canyon National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Canyon National Park

Pocket MapSouth Rim Services Guide

Village

Beat the Heat! Use free water 

filling stations, wear sunblock, and 

rest in the shade. The South Rim’s 

high elevation and dry climate may 

adversely affect you.

When Thunder Roars, Go 

Indoors! Stay away from exposed 

areas. Seek shelter in a building 

or vehicle. Do not go under a 

tree. Be prepared for any type 

of weather: rain, snow, wind, or 

sun. In winter, trails and walkways 

may be icy. Wear over-the-shoe 

traction devices. Road and weather 

conditions: 928-638-7496 .

Keep Wildlife Wild! For your 

safety and theirs, please: Keep a 

distance of two bus lengths, do 

not give water or food, and drive 

carefully.

Stay behind railings and away 

from cliffs. Hold on to children. 

Do not back up without looking 

around.

Leave what you find: rocks, 

plants, artifacts, wood.

Please use recycling and trash 

receptacles.

Write a postcard, not graffiti.

Flying unmanned aircraft 

(drones) is illegal.

Leashed pets are allowed on 

Rim and Greenway trails, but 

not below the rim, in buildings, 

or on shuttle buses. These limits 

do not apply to ADA-approved 

service animals. Check in at the 

Backcountry Information Center if 

you plan to hike in the canyon.

Emergencies call 911

Free Shuttle Buses Distances

Rim Trail Leashed Pets Allowed

South Kaibab Trailhead to Pipe Creek Vista 0.9mi 1.4km

Pipe Creek Vista to Mather Point 1.4mi 2.3km

Mather Point to Yavapai Point 0.7mi 1.1km

Yavapai Point (Trail of Time) to Verkamp’s 1.4mi 2.3km

Verkamp’s to Bright Angel Trailhead 0.5mi 0.8km

Bright Angel Trailhead to Trailview Overlook 0.5mi 0.8km

Trailview Overlook to Maricopa Point 0.7mi 1.1km

Maricopa Point to Powell Point 0.5mi 0.8km

Powell Point to Hopi Point 0.3mi 0.5km

Hopi Point to Mohave Point 1.0mi 1.6km

Mohave Point to The Abyss 1.1mi 1.8km

The Abyss to Monument Creek Vista 1.0mi 1.6km

Monument Creek Vista to Pima Point 1.8mi 2.9km

Pima Point to Hermits Rest 1.0mi 1.6km

Total distance 12.8mi 20.6km

Greenway Trail Leashed Pets Allowed

South Kaibab Trailhead to Pipe Creek Vista 0.9mi 1.4km

Pipe Creek Vista to Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center 1.5mi 2.5km

Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Market Plaza 0.9mi 1.4km

Market Plaza to Village 1.0mi 1.6km

Village to Hermit Road 0.6mi 1.0km

Monument Creek Vista to Pima Point 1.8mi 2.9km

Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Trailer Village 0.7mi 1.2km

Grand Canyon Visitor Center to 

Mather Campground 1.2mi 2.0km

Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Tusayan 6.6mi 10.6km

Road 

Grand Canyon Visitor Center to:

Desert View 22.0mi 35.4km

Market Plaza 0.9mi 1.4km

Tusayan 6.7mi 10.8km

Village 2.1mi 3.4km

Village to:

Grand Canyon Visitor Center 2.1mi 3.4km

Hermits Rest 7.4mi 11.9km

Market Plaza 1.4mi 2.3km

Tusayan 6.3mi 10.1km

Shuttle Bus Information

Hours of Operation

The Village, Kaibab/Rim, and Hermits 

Rest Route shuttle buses run every 

10–15 minutes during the day. They 

run approximately every 30 minutes

beginning the hour before sunrise 

and ending the hour after sunset. The 

Tusayan Route shuttle bus runs every 

20 minutes starting at 8 am at IMAX 

and ends at 9:45 pm.

Bus Rules

1. No eating or open drink containers.

2. No pets. ADA-approved service 

animals only.

3. Accommodates wheelchairs 30 

inches (76 cm) wide by 48 inches 

(121 cm) long; larger chairs do not 

fit on buses.

4. Collapse strollers before entering the 

shuttle bus. No oversized or jogging 

strollers. Remove baby-back carriers 

when seated.

5. Shuttle buses can accommodate two 

or three bicycles but not tag alongs, 

baby trailers, or children’s bicycles 

with wheels less than 16 inches (41 

cm). Riders must load and unload 

their bicycles.

6. Shuttle buses only stop at 

designated bus stops.

Tusayan Route (Purple)

Early spring to fall

Stop South

-

bound

North-

bound

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

IMAX/R.P.’s 

Stage Stop

Best Western 

Grand Canyon 

Squire Inn

Grand Hotel

Big E Steak-

house & Saloon

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

Village Route (Blue)

Year-round

Stop West

-

bound

East-

bound

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

Market Plaza 

Westbound

Shrine of 

the Ages 

Westbound

Train Depot

Bright Angel 

Lodge

Hermits Rest 

Route Transfer

Maswik Lodge

Backcountry 

Information 

Center

Center Road

Village East

Shrine of the 

Ages Eastbound

Mather 

Campground

Trailer Village

Market Plaza 

Eastbound

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

Kaibab/Rim Route 

(Orange) Year-round

Stop West

-

bound

East-

bound

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

Mather Point

Yavapai 

Geology 

Museum

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

South Kaibab 

Trailhead

Yaki Point

Pipe Creek Vista

Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center

Hermits Rest Route (Red)

March 1 to November 30

Stop West

-

bound

East-

bound

Village Route 

Transfer

Trailview 

Overlook

Maricopa Point

Powell Point

Hopi Point

Mohave Point

The Abyss

Monument 

Creek Vista

Pima Point

Hermits Rest

Pima Point

Mohave Point

Powell Point

Village Route 

Transfer

Free, Daily Park Ranger Programs

Join a park ranger for free, daily walks, talks, hikes, demonstrations, and 

evening programs. Learn about geology, fossils, plants, animals, people, 

and more! Look for programs for children ages 6–14 during summer. 

Check visitor centers or go.nps.gov/gc_programs.

Protect the Park, Protect Yourself

Advice to Enjoy Grand Canyon

Ride the Free Shuttle Buses!

• Arrive every 10–15 minutes

• Four bus routes: Kaibab/Rim Route (orange), Village Route (blue), Hermits Rest Route (red), Tusayan Route (purple)

I have 1–2 hours. What should I do?

• Walk the Rim Trail 1–1.5 miles (1.6–2.4 km)

• Ride the Kaibab/Rim Route (orange)

I have a half day. What should I do?

• Walk along the Rim Trail between Grand Canyon Visitor Center 

and the Village (2.5 mi/4 km) one way

• Ride the Hermits Rest Route (red). Tip: ride this shuttle in the 

morning to avoid crowds.

• Drive to Desert View Watchtower

I have a full day. What should I do?

• Attend free park ranger programs

• Visit free park museums and visitor centers

• Hike into Grand Canyon (go to a visitor center for information)

Many believe they are strong 

hikers and a hike into the canyon 

is easy. Know your limits.

Before hiking into the canyon 

please seek advice from a park 

ranger. Ask for a hiking brochure 

at visitor contact stations. More 

in-depth information about 

specific trails, conditions, and 

smart hiking practices can 

be found at the Backcountry 

Information Center.

Hiking Information

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Park-and-Ride Lot

Early spring to fall: park here, 

purchase your pass, and ride 

the Tusayan Route (purple) 

shuttle bus to Grand Canyon 

Visitor Center.

Parking—No Shuttle Bus

Desert View Auto, RV, and trailer parking

Tusayan Museum and Ruin Small lot for vehicles less than 22 feet (6.7 m)

Viewpoints Desert View Drive viewpoints have small lots for vehicles less 

than 22 feet (6.7 m)

Restrooms and Drinking Water

Find restrooms and drinking water at the Desert View parking lot, Desert View 

Campground, Desert View Market & Deli, and Tusayan Museum and Ruin 

(water in summer only at Tusayan Museum and Ruin). Find vault toilets at 

Grandview Point and Buggeln Picnic Area

Visitor Contact Stations

Desert View Watchtower Information, Hopi murals, cultural demonstrators, 

passport stamp. Tower stairs close 30 minutes before the building closes; 

928-638-8960

Tusayan Museum and Ruin Information, cultural history exhibits, short trail 

to ancestral Puebloan village, passport stamp; 928-638-7652

Food

Desert View Market & Deli $ Breakfast sandwiches and burritos, 

sandwiches, salads, hot dogs; 928-638-2393

Desert View Trading Post $ Coffee and ice cream; 928-638-3150

Camping

Desert View Campground Open mid-April to mid-October for first-come, 

first-served tent and RV camping—maximum 30 feet (9 m), no hookups, 

leashed pets ok; 928-638-7888

Services

Desert View Market & Deli ATM, groceries; 928-638-2393

Desert View Gas Station Diesel and unleaded fuel; 928-638-2360

Books, Souvenirs, and Gifts

Desert View Market & Deli 928-638-2393

Desert View Trading Post 928-638-3150

Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store

 at Desert View Watchtower 928-638-8960

 at Tusayan Museum and Ruin 928-638-7652

Information

Grand Canyon National Park

PO Box 129

Grand Canyon, AZ 86023-0129 USA

Park Headquarters

928-638-7888

Website

nps.gov/grca

Religious Services See schedules at Shrine of the Ages, Post Office, Grand 

Canyon Visitor Center, and Park Headquarters

Road Conditions 928-638-7496

Taxi 928-638-2631

Wi-Fi Bright Angel Lodge (variable), Camper Services, Canyon Village Market 

& Deli “General Store”, Community Library, El Tovar Hotel (variable), Maswik 

Lodge (variable), Park Headquarters, Yavapai Lodge

Tours and Trips

Bright Angel Bicycles & Café at Mather Point Bicycle, wheelchair, and 

stroller rentals; guided tours; 928-638-3055

Transportation Desks Arrange mule rides and bus tours at Bright Angel and 

Maswik lodges or the El Tovar Hotel concierge desk; 928-638-2631

Books, Souvenirs, and Gifts

Bright Angel Lodge 928-638-2631

Canyon Village Market & Deli “General Store” 928-638-2262

El Tovar Hotel 928-638-2631

Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC) Park Store

at Kolb Studio 928-638-2771

at Verkamp’s Visitor Center 928-638-7146

at Visitor Center Plaza 928-638-7145

at Yavapai Geology Museum 928-638-7890

Hermits Rest 928-638-2631

Hopi House 928-638-2631

Lookout Studio 928-638-2631

Maswik Lodge 928-638-2631

Yavapai Lodge 928-638-4001

Trailheads

Ask for a hiking brochure at visitor contact stations.

Bright Angel Trailhead Access to steep trail with day hikes down to 

11⁄2-Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, and Indian Garden

South Kaibab Trailhead Access to steep trail with no water or shade for day 

hikes down to Ooh Aah Point, Cedar Ridge, and Skeleton Point

Desert View Area Services and Facilities

Open daily; call or check go.nps.gov/gc_hours for specific hours.

Grand Canyon 

Conservancy

grandcanyon.org

Bright Angel Bicycles

bikegrandcanyon.com

Delaware North

visitgrandcanyon.com

Xanterra South Rim L.L.C.

grandcanyonlodges.com

Grand Canyon National Park

Located in northern Arizona, this World Heritage Site encompasses 

277 miles (446 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. 

One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the 

world, Grand Canyon offers visitors incomparable vistas.

The Pocket Map is published by Grand Canyon National Park with 

support from your entrance fees. It is available in French, German, 

Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. An Accessibility

Guide is also available. Ask in visitor centers for a hiking brochure.

The National Park Service cares for the special places saved by the 

American people so that all may experience our heritage.

Parking Near Shuttle Bus Stops

Backcountry Information Center Lot D; auto parking in north lot; RV 

and trailer parking in south lot; fills by 2 pm

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Lot 1 offers auto, RV, and trailer parking; 

autos only in Lot 2, Lot 3, and Lot 4; lots fill by 11 am

Market Plaza Lot B; autos and RVs; fills by noon

Park Headquarters Lot A; vehicles less than 22 feet (6.7 m) only; 

fills by noon

Village Lot C; autos only; extremely limited parking for autos throughout 

Village; fills by 2 pm

Yavapai Geology Museum Small lot with auto parking

Restrooms and Drinking Water

Find restrooms and drinking water in all visitor contact stations, hotels, 

campgrounds, Canyon Village Market & Deli, and at the South Kaibab and 

Bright Angel trailheads.

Visitor Contact Stations

Backcountry Information Center Information, hiking maps, overnight 

backcountry permits; 928-638-7875

Grand Canyon Visitor Center Information, exhibits, theater, passport 

stamp, free local phone calls; 928-638-7888

Park Headquarters Information, park passes, passport stamp, public 

computers, research library; 928-638-7888

Park Store at the Visitor Center Information, passport stamp; 

928-638-7145

Kolb Studio Information, exhibits, passport stamp; 928-638-2771

Verkamp’s Visitor Center Information, exhibits, passport stamp; 

928-638-7146

Yavapai Geology Museum Information, exhibits, passport stamp; 

928-638-7890

Coffee Shop

Bright Angel Bicycles & Café at Mather Point Espresso bar; 

928-638-3055

Bright Angel Lodge Morning only; 928-638-2631

Yavapai Lodge Morning only; 928-638-4001

Bar/Lounge

Bright Angel Lodge 928-638-2631

El Tovar Hotel 928-638-2631

Maswik Lodge 928-638-2631

Yavapai Lodge 928-638-4001

Food

Bright Angel Bicycles & Café at Mather Point $ Prepackaged sandwiches, 

breakfast burritos; 928-638-3055

Bright Angel Lodge $–$$ Two restaurants—one casual dining and one 

Arizona cuisine—breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, salads, entrees; ice cream 

fountain (seasonal); 928-638-2631

Canyon Village Market & Deli “General Store” $ Breakfast sandwiches 

and burritos, sandwiches, salads, pizza; 928-638-2262

El Tovar Hotel $–$$$ Breakfast; tapas, soups, salads; fine dining; 

928-638-2631

Hermits Rest $ Prepackaged sandwiches, cookies, ice cream, trail mix; 

928-638-2631

Maswik Lodge $ Food Court, pizza pub; 928-638-2631

Yavapai Lodge $–$$ Pizza, salads, sandwiches, and BBQ; 928-638-4001

Lodging

Bright Angel Lodge, El Tovar Hotel, Maswik Lodge; 

for Kachina Lodge, check in at El Tovar Hotel, and for Thunderbird Lodge, 

check in at Bright Angel Lodge: same-day reservations, 928-638-2631; 

advance reservations, 888-297-2757

Yavapai Lodge Reservations, 877-404-4611

Phantom Ranch Meals, hiker dormitory, and cabin space at bottom of the 

canyon. Next-day reservations, 928-638-3283; advance reservations, 

888-297-2757

Camping

Mather Campground Year-round tent and RV camping—maximum 

30 feet (9 m), no hookups, leashed pets ok; reservations, 877-444-6777

Trailer Village Year-round RV camping—maximum 50 feet (15 m), hookups, 

leashed pets ok; 928-638-1006

Camper Services Laundry, showers, dump station, pay phone; 928-638-6350

Services

ATM Bright Angel Lodge, Chase Bank, El Tovar Hotel, Maswik Lodge

Canyon Village Market & Deli “General Store” Groceries, camping 

supplies, gear rental

Chase Bank Foreign currency exchange for members only; 928-638-2437

Clinic Urgent care and first aid services; walk-ins welcome; 928-638-2551

Garage Emergency repairs, tow service; 928-638-2631

Fuel available in Tusayan and at Desert View

Kennel Dogs and cats; proof of vaccinations required; day and overnight 

rates available; 928-638-0534

Lost and Found 928-638-7798 and 928-638-2631 and 928-638-4001

Post Office Mail, stamps; pay phone; 928-638-2512

Village Services and Facilities

Open daily; call or check go.nps.gov/gc_hours for specific hours.

$ Food $14.99 and less

$$ Food $15 to $24.99

$$$ Food $25 and up