
Phantom Ranch
A Mary Colter lodge at the bottom of the canyon, the only one below the rim, reached on foot, by mule or by raft.
Phantom Ranch is closed, along with Bright Angel Campground and both river bridges.Checked November 2, 2026 · Latest
- Open
- Open most of the year
- Price
- Paid; book by lottery
- Time Needed
- 2 days
- Address
- Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- A long day's hike or mule ride from the South Rim.
Why Go
Space is awarded by a lottery, more than a year ahead, for its cabins, dormitories and dining hall. Mule trips from the South Rim also use a lottery. Hikers usually go down the South Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel.
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