Arizona Public Radio | Your Source for NPR News
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
KNAU Arizona Public Radio continues to integrate new audio software into both our news and classical services, resulting in some glitches. Thank you for your support and patience through this upgrade.

Equipment failure causes extended power outage at Grand Canyon North Rim

The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
NPS Photo
The Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.

Crews are working to restore power at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Thursday.

The National Park Service says the outage started around 7 p.m. Sunday due to an equipment failure involving a transformer near the Grand Canyon Lodge.

The lodge, which is the only hotel on the North Rim, started canceling overnight reservations Monday. It's not clear when rooms will reopen for guests.

“The National Park Service appreciates visitors’ patience and understanding as we continue working closely with the concessioner to restore lodging and food services to full operations,” the agency said in a press release.

Crews have been working around heavy rain and lightning storms to restore power over the last few days.

The outage also impacts the General Store, fuel station, the North Rim Campground, campground showers, employee housing and other administrative areas.

The campground, backcountry information kiosk, scenic viewpoints and the North Kaibab Trail remain open and accessible as of Thursday morning.

All evening programs will be held at the North Rim Campground until power is back.

The North Rim opened for the 2025 season on May 15. Most seasonal services remain open through October 15.