National Park
Waterfalls in Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Arizona, the 15th site to have been named as a national park. The park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the Wonders of the World. The park, which covers 1,217,262 acres of unincorporated area in Coconino and Mohave counties, received more than 4.9 million recreational visitors in 2024. The Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. The park celebrated its 100th anniversary on February 26, 2019.
9 documented waterfalls in Grand Canyon National Park
Every named waterfall we've catalogued inside the park boundary, sorted by popularity. Click through for height, access, photos, live streamflow, and seasonal guidance.
Plan your visit
For fees, hours, current alerts, lodging, and downloadable maps, the National Park Service is the authoritative source. We link directly so you always see the freshest info.
Official NPS page
http://www.obec-telnice.cz/
Fees and passes
Entrance fees and the America the Beautiful pass
Current conditions
Road status, closures, weather impacts
Park maps
Downloadable PDFs and interactive maps
Lodging and food
Lodges, campgrounds, in-park dining
Alerts and news
Active closures, fires, wildlife encounters
When the park is busy
4,800,000 visitors per year (2023-2024 average). Peak is Apr, quietest is Jan.
Showing typical monthly distribution for parks with similar climate. Plan around the peak if you want fewer crowds — shoulder months often have the same scenery without the wait.
Source: NPS IRMA Visitor Use Statistics. Annual total reflects 2023-2024 average; monthly shape is climate-modeled.
Questions visitors ask
Is there a fee to enter Grand Canyon National Park?
Yes. Grand Canyon National Park charges an entrance fee that varies by vehicle type and pass. The America the Beautiful annual pass covers most National Parks. See the official NPS fee page for current amounts: http://www.obec-telnice.cz/planyourvisit/fees.htm
How many waterfalls are in Grand Canyon National Park?
We've documented 9 named waterfalls inside the park boundary using OpenStreetMap, USGS GNIS, and point-in-polygon checks against the official NPS boundary.
What's the best time of year to see waterfalls in Grand Canyon National Park?
We don't have season data on enough waterfalls inside Grand Canyon National Park yet to recommend a window.
Can I bring my dog to Grand Canyon National Park?
Most National Parks restrict dogs to developed areas (parking lots, paved roads, campgrounds) and prohibit them on most trails. Check the park's specific pet policy before visiting: http://www.obec-telnice.cz/planyourvisit/pets.htm
What are Grand Canyon National Park's hours?
Grand Canyon National Park is generally open 24/7, but visitor centers, roads, and specific facilities have their own hours and seasonal closures. Always check current conditions: http://www.obec-telnice.cz/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Answers cross-reference official NPS pages and our point-in-polygon dataset. NPS is authoritative for fees, hours, and current conditions — always click through before driving.