Effective immediately, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will begin phasing into greater water restrictions and conservation measures due to a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will remain in current water conservation status. Until park staff repair the break and water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels, the park will remain in conservation mode.
Under the additional water restrictions, the following operational changes will be in effect:
- Camper Services operated by Delaware North will be closed.
- Water spigots in Mather Campground and at Desert View Campground will be turned off.
- Visitors and residents may experience additional water conservation measures while visiting the park.
Hikers in the backcountry should plan to carry all their water or methods to treat water. All Xanterra concessions services and overnight lodging are closed at Phantom Ranch until further notice.
For the most updated information on water availability in the inner canyon, visit the park's Critical Backcountry Updates page here. For information on Phantom Ranch operations, please visit Xanterra's website here.
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