Grand Canyon National Park: Wheelchair Accessibility

The rugged terrain of Grand Canyon National Park creates some unique accessibility challenges. However, there are plenty of regions of the Park that can be explored by auto or shuttle buses.

Getting around Grand Canyon can be a bit of a chore for those with physical impairments. Many of the buildings at Grand Canyon National Park are historic and built long before accessibility laws were in place. Furthermore, the rugged terrain of this natural wonder can be difficult for wheelchair-bound guests to traverse.

Plan Ahead

You can obtain a copy of the Grand Canyon National Park Accessibility Guide prior to your trip to the Park, by contacting the Park Service or checking for a copy that can be downloaded from their website. This Guide is also available at any of the Park entrances.

Accessibility Permit

If you require assistance, you can obtain an accessibility permit at any of the Park’s entrance gates, the visitor center at Canyon View Information Plaza, Yavapai Observation Station, Kolb Studio, El Tovar registration desk, and the Bright Angel Lodge transportation desk.

With the use of the accessibility permit, you can gain access to some areas that are otherwise closed to private vehicles and it allows you to park in designated handicapped parking areas within the Park.

Wheelchair Assistance

Day use wheelchairs are available free of charge and can be found on the South Rim at Canyon View Information Plaza, and on the North Rim at the Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Lodge. All park shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible.