Grand Canyon National Park will implement additional water conservation measures on the South Rim starting Saturday, April 11, due to a series of significant breaks in the 12½ mile-long Transcanyon Waterline that supplies water from the inner canyon for use in the park. Since mid-March, the park has faced challenges with water supply, and currently, no water is being pumped to the South Rim.
While the park remains open to visitors, the following measures will be enacted for the foreseeable future:
- Overnight Guest Lodging: Overnight lodging within the park will remain available, with reduced occupancy to conserve water. Hotel facilities and Trailer Village, operated by Xanterra and Delaware North, will contact impacted guests with existing reservations with the most up-to-date information regarding their stay. Overnight accommodations in Tusayan, located outside the park, are not affected and will remain fully open.
- Camping: Campgrounds will remain open; however, only dry camping will be permitted. Water spigots within the Desert View and Mather campgrounds will be turned off, though faucets in restrooms will remain operational. Water spigot access will still be available at the Camper Services Dump Station.
- No Campfires will be allowed within Grand Canyon National Park. Fire restrictions prohibit all outdoor wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques.
- Operational Services: The park will remain open for day use. South Rim food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic, the Canyon Village Market, and the Post Office will remain open.
These measures are crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. The park notes that the goal is to restore full operational status for overnight lodging guests on the South Rim as quickly as possible.
Residents are also being asked to help conserve water by limiting showers to five minutes or less, turning off faucets while shaving or brushing teeth, flushing toilets selectively, washing laundry with full loads, and reporting leaks to the appropriate offices.
Hikers in the backcountry must carry all necessary water and methods to treat water. For the most updated information on water availability in the backcountry, visitors can check the park’s Key Hiking Messages webpage.
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