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The North Rim from a high point, Mount Hayden character in the distance, gold aspen and no buildings on the rim.

North Rim · day use only

The North Rim

No hotel on the rim. Jacob Lake Inn, 45 miles north of the rim, is open year-round.

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Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail have been closed since 29 August 2026. Xanterra has extended the Phantom Ranch closure through at least 31 January 2027.

The campground and General Store closed on 15 October 2026; the campground is tentatively due to reopen on 15 May 2027. There is no fuel on the rim. Jacob Lake Inn, about 45 miles north of the rim, is open year-round and was not damaged by the fire. Kaibab Lodge is seasonal.

Jacob Lake Inn

Highway 89A and 67, Jacob Lake, AZ 86022

Open year-round, about 45 miles from the rim. It was not damaged by the 2025 fire.

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Late-autumn aspen and a light dusting of snow on the Kaibab Plateau, with no buildings on the rim.
The Kaibab Plateau in late autumn. There is currently no lodge standing on the North Rim.
Can I spend the night on the North Rim?

No. There is no lodging on the rim. Jacob Lake Inn is the year-round hotel on the approach road.

Until when is day use open?

Day use for this season runs through 30 November 2026, or the first major snowstorm, whichever comes first. After that the rim is typically closed for winter. Check conditions before you go.

What about Phantom Ranch from this side?

Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail have been closed since 29 August 2026. Xanterra has extended the Phantom Ranch closure through at least 31 January 2027.

Check the NPS North Rim status page before you go; a snowstorm can end the season early.