Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
Permit ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Grand Canyon National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 6,859 ft
- Elevation
Getting there
36.05260, -112.14370 · 36°3'9.4"N 112°8'37.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 46 | 54 | 61 | 70 | 82 | 85 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 |
| Low °F | 19 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 50 | 44 | 33 | 25 | 18 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
- Can you reserve a site at Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits?
- Yes, Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.
Camping near Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits
- Mather Campground 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tusayan - Montane 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Rim Campground (AZ) 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hull Cabin 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Desert View Campground 18 mi · Campground · we watch it
- El Tovar Hotel 0.5 mi · Facility
- Verkamp's Visitor Center (South Rim) 0.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim 1.6 mi · Campground
- Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim) 2 mi · Facility
- Tusayan Ranger District 4.6 mi · Facility
- Monument Viewpoint 15.7 mi · Facility
- Marble Viewpoint 17.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-19.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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