Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Grand Canyon National Park will partially reopen select areas of the North Rim to public access following the Dragon Bravo Fire.
The partial reopening will include Highway 67 to the W1 road, (approximately at mile marker 11), and the Cape Royal Road, providing access to both Point Imperial and Cape Royal. Additionally, Fire Point and Swamp Ridge will reopen. These areas will be open daily from official sunrise to official sunset. No overnight use is permitted on the North Rim with the exception of Swamp Point and Fire Point. Open areas will remain accessible through Nov. 30, 2025, or until the first major snowfall, whichever occurs first.
Visitors are advised to use caution when traveling in the reopened areas. Hazards remain, including dead standing trees, the potential for flash flooding even in areas not directly affected by the fire, and the presence of crews and equipment actively working on recovery operations.
Due to the remote nature of the North Rim, visitors should be fully self-sufficient and bring all food, water, and supplies. There is no power, running water, cell service, or visitor services currently available in the reopened areas. Fuel is not available within the park, so visitors should plan ahead and ensure they have sufficient fuel before entering the North Rim area. Emergency response will be extremely limited, and response times may be significantly delayed. Winter driving conditions, including snow and icy roads, are possible at any time, and drivers should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.
Information about 2026 accessibility to the North Rim will be announced at a later time.