As spring break approaches, visitors and park residents should be prepared for long lines and full parking lots. Traffic congestion is expected at all entrance stations, with the heaviest delays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Parking lots near the Grand Canyon Visitor Center will begin to fill by noon. The South Entrance webcam (updated every five minutes) is a great way to monitor park traffic. To help reduce congestion, we encourage visitors to purchase entrance passes in advance, use lane 1 at the South Entrance, explore alternative transportation options, and arrive early or visit later in the day.

Starting on Saturday, March 1, all three shuttle routes will resume for the season. This includes: the Kaibab Rim Route (Orange Route) servicing the Grand Canyon Visitor Center east to Yaki Point, the Village Route (Blue Route) servicing primary visitor facilities, and the Hermits Rest Route (Red Route) providing service from the Village along the west rim to Hermits Rest.

Shuttle Bus Spring Schedules (March 1 - May 23, 2025)

·     Hermits Rest (Red) Route: 8:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset

·     Village (Blue) Route: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

·     Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route: 6:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset

·     Hikers’ Express: Daily departures from Bright Angel Lodge at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 a.m.

 Campground Openings

Mather Campground will fully reopen on March 1, offering 328 sites. Reservations can be made online through Recreation.gov. Desert View Campground opens April 12, and the North Rim Campground opens May 15.