PHOENIX — After a week‑long pause that left the park’s main water pipeline without service, overnight lodging at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is back in action.
From Wednesday onward, visitors can stay at El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge, Delaware North’s Yavapai Lodge and Trailer Village. While some campground taps remain closed and fire restrictions on the rim stay in place, the bulk of the accommodations are now open again.
The closure began earlier this month when authorities halted all overnight stays to fix several leaks in the century‑old pipeline that supplies water to guests, staff, and nearby residents. Roughly 41,000 visitors booked lodging at the South Rim in December, making it the park’s most frequented area.
This isn’t the first time the park has shut down hotels for water repair. Back in August, officials imposed severe water limits during peak season, forcing an abrupt closure that shocked many travelers.
The 12.5‑mile Transcanyon Waterline— a 20‑kilometer stretch that has long been prone to failures— is currently undergoing a $208 million overhaul that began in 2023. The repair effort includes updates to the pipeline itself and the entire delivery network.
Even with the water system restored, park staff still urge guests and residents to conserve resources: take shorter showers, run laundry only in full loads, and turn off the tap while brushing teeth. Hikers should carry or treat water on their own trips, the park said.
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