Other campsites are located outside the park gate, in Demotte village and in the Kaibab National Forest. For many years,. visitors have been able to join a mule trip down to the river level, and Phantom Ranch. The Park Service has been considering stopping the mule rides for environmental reasons. You should check with the park office as to whether you can reserve a mule tripintothe canyon. Otherwise, hiking is the only way to venture from the rim to Phantom Ranch.
Overnight accommodation is available at Phantom Ranch, in a dormitory or in cabins.
Mule trips should also be booked well in advance of your visit to the North Rim. The park staff have an ongoing summer interpretation program that includes guided walks and lectures. For the daily schedule, see the park newspaper or inquire at the Parks Service information desk in the Grand Canyon Lodge. The park medical clinic , staffed by a nurse practitioner. Check the park newspaper for the clinic's open hours, or call 638-2611.