At Sunset, swirling rain clouds above a vast canyon filled with colorful peaks and cliff walls. — Dramatic sunset from Mather Point NPS/M. Quinn

Grand Canyon National Park

National Park · Arizona · National Park Service

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Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 928-638-7888
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

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