A series of significant breaks in Grand Canyon National Park‘s 12 ½ mile-long Transcanyon Waterline that transports water from the inner canyon for use in the park has forced the implementation of additional water conservation measures on the South Rim, set to go in effect tomorrow, Saturday, April 11th.
The park has been facing challenges with water supply since mid-March, and there’s currently no water being pumped to the South Rim. Overnight lodging within the park will remain available, but occupancy will be reduced to conserve water.
Hotel facilities and Trailer Village, operated by Xanterra and Delaware North, are set to contact impacted guests with existing reservations for the most up-to-date information in relation to their stay. Accomodations at Tusayan, sitting outside of the park, will not be affected.
Campgrounds will stay open but only dry camping will be permitted. The water spigots within the Desert View and Mather campgrounds will be shut off, though faucets in restrooms will stay available. Additionally water spigot access at the Camper services Dump Station will remain available.
Fire restrictions prohibit all outdoor wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques. The park will remain open for day use throughout the water conservation measure period, in addition to food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic, the Canyon Village Market, and the Post Office.
