Parks / Grand Canyon / Desert View (East) Entrance
Grand Canyon · Cameron, AZ (SR 64 via US 89)
Grand Canyon Desert View (East) Entrance: this week
Open 24/7 Week of Nov 9–15, 2026
The East Entrance at Desert View is 25 miles west of Cameron on State Route 64, reached via US 89 through the Navajo Nation. It's 32 miles east of Grand Canyon Village, and NPS says waits here are usually shorter than at the South Entrance.
A cold, windy rim and long remote drives. Download GOES before Cameron so its offline guidance is on your phone when coverage drops.
Official conditions
This week at the Desert View (East) Entrance
From NPS pages and alerts fetched Nov 12, 2026. Each line links to its source.
- OpenOpen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Credit cards and passes accepted; cash is not accepted. NPSNPS API
- InfoNPS says most Desert View services are open. Desert View Campground is seasonal (NPS lists an April–October season). NPS API
- Heads-upPark-wide: Stage 4 water restrictions and suspended overnight accommodations. Bring your own water. NPS alert
Entrance fee: Private vehicle $35 (cash is not accepted at the entrances). Non-US residents 16+ pay an additional $100 nonresident fee unless entering with an annual / America the Beautiful pass. NPS feesNPS API
Weather
Forecast near the Desert View (East) Entrance
| Period | Temp | Forecast | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 35°F | Clear | 7 mph |
| Thursday | 53°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph |
| Friday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 9 mph |
| Friday Night | 41°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 8 to 18 mph |
| Saturday | 42°F | Slight Chance T-storms | 10 to 21 mph |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph |
| Sunday | 45°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph |
Know the risks
What actually matters here in mid-November
The goal is a good trip, not a scary one. These are the hazards NPS highlights for this area and season, and what to do about each.
Wind and cold at the Watchtower
NWS forecast for Desert View: highs near 50–53°F, lows in the mid-30s, showers and thunderstorms likely Friday night, and gusts building into Saturday. NWS
In GOESEnvironmental Health: hypothermia and frostbite assessments
Long, remote approach
US 89 and SR 64 cross long empty stretches. NPS advises keeping your gas tank full and carrying water in the car. NPS
In GOES125+ extreme weather alerts
Edges and overlooks
Stay 6 feet back from the edge and behind railings, and watch children closely. NPS
In GOESOffline interactive health assessment + 50+ visual how-to guides
Before you go in
Checklist for the Desert View (East) Entrance
- Fuel and water before CameronNPS: distances are deceiving out here.
- Layers and a windproof shellThe rim is cold and exposed this week.
- Download GOES before the drive inPlan for gaps in coverage.
Follow official NPS rules, posted closures and ranger instructions. They override anything on this page.
Park-wide
Grand Canyon risks everywhere in the park
Water: bring your own
Stage 4 restrictions are in effect on the South Rim. Inner-canyon water is off everywhere (1.5 Mile and 3 Mile resthouses, Havasupai Gardens) for the rest of the winter. Potable water tanks are at the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trailheads. Carry all your water or a reliable treatment method. NPSNPS newsNPS alert
In GOESOffline interactive health assessment + 50+ visual how-to guides
Elevation
The South Rim is about 7,000 ft and the North Rim about 8,000 ft. NPS warns the altitude and dry air can cause dehydration, nausea, shortness of breath and exhaustion, so take your time at overlooks. NPS
In GOESHigh Altitude Illness: personalized altitude risk
The rim edge and ice
Stay on trails and walkways, at least 6 feet from the edge, and never climb railings. In winter, walkways can be icy; NPS recommends over-the-shoe traction and hiking poles. NPS
In GOESOffline interactive health assessment + 50+ visual how-to guides
Inner canyon hiking
Temperatures rise about 5.5°F for every 1,000 ft you descend. Rescue isn't guaranteed and response can be delayed. Rockfall is common during or after rain and freeze/thaw, and flash floods can hit with no warning. NPSNPS news
In GOESEnvironmental Health: hypothermia and frostbite assessments
NPS alerts
All active Grand Canyon alerts
Pulled from the NPS Data API on Nov 12, 2026; the same alerts appear on nps.gov/grca.
- Park ClosureINNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES. Current trail closures: the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, and the Black Bridge. Please do not attempt to access the closed areas.
- CautionOvernight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions. Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions on the South Rim due to extensive flash flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Overnight accommodations are suspended, and only dry camping is allowed. The park remains open for day use, with food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic, and Post Office remaining open. Visitors are asked to bring water with them when visiting the park. More
- DangerINNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS. Beginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and hikers should carry water filtration and treatment OR carry all water with them. More
- CautionCritical Backcountry Updates/Closures. Visit this link for the inner canyon weather forecast, current trail closures, today's heat risk, and drinking water availability. More
Your outdoor safety companion
When signal drops, GOES steps in.
A cold, windy rim and long remote drives. Download GOES before Cameron so its offline guidance is on your phone when coverage drops.
- Works with no cell service: interactive health assessment and 50+ visual how-to guides, available offline.
- Location-specific risks: wildlife (bears, venomous snakes), hypothermia, frostbite, heat illness, altitude, ticks, poisonous plants, UV and smoke/air quality.
- 200+ prevention tips across 60+ medical topics, also available offline.
- Built by wilderness medicine physicians: founded by Dr. Grant Lipman, former Stanford Emergency Medicine professor and director of its wilderness medicine fellowship; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Colin Little, MD, FAWM.
Free to download. Premium features need a monthly or annual subscription after a 7-day free trial. GOES provides guidance. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. Follow official NPS rules and ranger instructions.
Other Grand Canyon entrances
- South EntranceOpen 24/7 — day use, bring water
- Desert View (East) EntranceOpen 24/7
- North Rim EntranceLimited day use — no services, closing soon
Sources
Where this week's information comes from
Fetched Thu Nov 12, 2026 (JST), which is Wed Nov 11 evening in US time zones. We don't publish wait times, bear sightings or conditions we can't source. Check the official pages before you go — they're updated more often than we are.
- Grand Canyon operating hours
- NPS Data API (parks, operating hours, fees)
- NPS Grand Canyon alerts (NPS Data API, fetched Nov 12)
- National Weather Service point forecasts (api.weather.gov, fetched Nov 12)
- Grand Canyon safety: elevation, rim edges, winter
- News release: Projected dates for restoring water to the South Rim (Sep 19, 2026)
- News release: Stage 2 fire restrictions rescinded on South Rim (Nov 4, 2026)
- NPS Grand Canyon fees & passes
- Grand Canyon Key Hiking Messages (updated Oct 27, 2026)
- News release: Select inner canyon trails reopen (Oct 26, 2026)
- NPS Grand Canyon National Park
- GOES app listing (App Store)