Grand Canyon National Park — Beginning April 1st, Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 3 Water Restrictions due to a break in the water pipeline along the North Kaibab Trail that disrupted the system that pumps water to the South Rim. Until park staff repair the broken pipe and water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels, the park will remain in conservation mode.
Stage 3 Water Restrictions Begin April 1
Operational changes include:
- Camper Services at Mather Campground: closed
- Water spigots at Mather Campground: turned off
- Fires within Mather Campground: prohibited
- Restrooms at Mather Campground: remain open
- RV dump and water station at Mather Campground: remain open
Visitors, residents, and park staff are asked to practice strict water conservation, including:
- Limiting showers to five minutes or less
- Shutting off faucets while brushing teeth or shaving
- Washing only full loads of laundry and dishes
- Selectively flushing toilets
- Reporting leaks to the appropriate office or staff
Hikers in the backcountry should plan to carry all their water or methods to treat water. For the most updated information on water availability in the backcountry visit the park’s webpage: Key Hiking Messages – Critical Updates and Closures.
If water conditions do not improve, the park may move to Stage 4 water restrictions. Under Stage 4, lodging for overnight guests could close, Trailer Village would be unavailable, and additional fire restrictions would be implemented. We will be sure to update this story when the pipe is fixed and restrictions are removed.
