National Park · Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is a national park in Arizona, United States, covering 1,201,647 acres (486,290 ha), established in 1919; it recorded 4,430,653 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 1,201,647 acres (486,290 ha) |
| Established | 1919 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 4,430,653 |
| Coordinates | 36.0600° N, 112.1400° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Arizona, the 15th site to have been named as a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres (1,901.972 sq mi; 4,926.08 km2) of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, received more than 4.9 million recreational visitors in 2024. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 26, 2019.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are hot at the rim and very hot inside the canyon
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Tusayan, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Flagstaff Pulliam Airport |
| Getting there | Essential Information: The South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park is 6 miles north of the town of Tusayan, Arizona. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | Lodges inside the park on the South Rim, including El Tovar Hotel |
Famous trails
- Bright Angel Trail — 7.8 miles (12.6 km) — Hard
- South Kaibab Trail — 7.0 miles (11.3 km) — Hard
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) · Grand Canyon - Tusayan, United States · 7.4 miles away
- Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) · Flagstaff, United States · 68.9 miles away
- Page Municipal Airport (PGA) · Page, United States · 71.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Canyon National Park?
Grand Canyon National Park is in Arizona, United States (36.0600° N, 112.1400° W).
When was Grand Canyon National Park established?
Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Grand Canyon National Park?
Grand Canyon National Park covers 1,201,647 acres (486,290 ha).
How many people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year?
It recorded 4,430,653 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park?
March to May and September to November — mild temperatures; summers are hot at the rim and very hot inside the canyon.
Does Grand Canyon National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Grand Canyon National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Grand Canyon National Park?
The nearest town is Tusayan, Arizona. The nearest airport is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Essential Information: The South Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park is 6 miles north of the town of Tusayan, Arizona.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canyon_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/grca/ — Official park page.