Jacob Lake Inn

06/02/2026

Jacob Lake Inn is the "Gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon," but the North Rim isn't the only amazing place to visit. Make us your hub for daytrips to Northern Arizona and Southern Utah!

06/01/2026

The North Rim Campground opens today! It is such a beautiful spot to camp, and we are so grateful it and the Campground Store were saved from the fires last year. The store is open from 9am - 4pm and have water and other basic necessities for those camping or visiting the beautiful viewpoints and trails of the North Rim. Note the fire restrictions and other helpful tips in the post below.

Be sure to stock up on cookies or grab a meal with us before heading out to camp or to view the sunset from Cape Royal or Point Imperial. We are open from 6:30am - 9:30pm and hope to see you soon!

05/30/2026

We are grateful they are continuing to update the Transcanyon Waterline beginning next week, but be sure you are prepared! Those hiking Rim to Rim be sure to stock up with adequate water here at Jacob Lake, as several water stops on the trail will be closed from June 4th - 11th. We'll be sure to have the cookies and thick shakes ready too. They always make the trail or the celebration of your accomplishment just a little sweeter. 🍪

Don't be like Vic!

A planned inner canyon water outage is scheduled for June 4–11 to support critical Transcanyon Waterline infrastructure work. During the outage, water will NOT be available at Boat Beach, the Phantom Ranch Delta Restroom, Bright Angel Campground, Cottonwood Campground, and Manzanita Rest Area.

Havasupai Gardens and the 3-Mile and 1.5-Mile resthouses will continue to have water during this outage period.

As temperatures continue to rise this weekend, carrying adequate water is critical. Visitors hiking the North Kaibab Trail should be prepared for limited water availability and are strongly encouraged to carry a water filtration device to treat creek water if needed.

Know before you go, plan ahead, and don't be like Vic!

Planning a trip to Grand Canyon this summer? Before you hit the trail, watch our Hike Smart video for important tips on staying safe, prepared, and ready to make the most of your Grand Canyon adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av5vRQrJgOg

For current hiking conditions and water availability, visit the park's Key Hiking Messages webpage: https://cms.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/key-messages.htm

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

Thank you to The AZ Hikeaholics for your highlight of Jacob Lake Inn, Toroweep, and our beautiful North Rim landscapes. There is so much to explore in Northern Arizona and we hope you'll make 2026 your year of North Rim adventures. The North Rim awaits. ❤️

05/11/2026

We are so excited for the North Rim and North Kaibab Trail to open this Friday, May 15th! We are so grateful for the support we have felt and seen this past year from all those who love Jacob Lake Inn, the Kaibab Forest, and our North Rim. We hope to see you all this summer and fall. Share the good news of the North Rim opening, book your next vacation with us, and come grab some cookies to munch on as you explore the wonders of this scenic area. See you soon! ❤️

05/09/2026

Thank you to Nicole with Fox10 for the great story. The North Rim and North Kaibab Trail open in one week on Friday, May 15th, 2026! We are so excited to host old friends and new visitors with comfortable rooms, great food, beautiful artwork, and, of course, our cookies and thick shakes. We can't wait to see you all! 🍪❤️

A year after the Dragon Bravo fire decimated 150,000 acres, the North Rim community prepares for visitors. The blaze destroyed dozens of structures, including the historic lodge.

04/29/2026

We are excited for the opening of the North Rim and North Kaibab Trail on May 15th! We can't wait to see our Rim to Rim hiking friends and all those who love the North Rim and her beautiful viewpoints.

As much as we wish we could keep the trail open all year, we recognize that there is necessary repair needed to the TransCanyon Waterline beginning October 15th, as well as trail repair from the potential monsoon effects of the Dragon Bravo Fire throughout the year. We know that making water more accessible and reliable for the Grand Canyon community is the ultimate goal. Here's to a wonderful and safe year. See you all soon!

News Release — North Kaibab Trail Access Changes Begin October 15 for Transcanyon Waterline Project Work

Beginning Oct. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., a section of the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park will close to all public access for critical pipeline rehabilitation work on the Transcanyon Waterline. The closure area will be between Redwall Bridge (2.5 miles north of Manzanita Rest Area) and the northern end of Cottonwood Campground.

This hard closure will remain in place through approximately February 2027. There are no alternative routes or detours available through this section of trail. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of both visitors and work crews operating in a narrow corridor with heavy equipment and active construction.

Cottonwood Campground will remain open during this closure period. Backcountry reservations are available through Recreation.gov. Water at Cottonwood Campground will be turned off beginning Oct. 15, and backcountry users should plan to treat creek water.

The remainder of the North Kaibab Trail is expected to remain open and accessible during this time. The trail will be open from the North Kaibab Trailhead south to Redwall Bridge, as well as from Phantom Ranch north to the northern end of Cottonwood Campground.

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-kaibab-trail-access-changes-oct-15-2026.htm

04/02/2026

The Grand Canyon National Park has updated their North Rim maps and services pamphlet. We are excited for this coming season and can't wait to see all our new and old friends and neighbors!

03/25/2026

We are so excited that the Grand Canyon's North Rim will open as planned on May 15th, 2026! We are grateful for all of the work the Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest have done to prepare the North Kaibab Trail, our incredible viewpoints, and other beloved areas for people to visit this summer and fall. We can't wait to see new faces and familiar friends as you stop in for comfortable rooms, great food, beautiful gifts, and all your travel needs. You better believe your favorite cookies will be all ready for you too!

Room reservations are available online at www.jacoblake.com. call 928-643-7232 with any questions.

See you soon!

News Release—Grand Canyon National Park Announces 2026 North Rim Summer Season Access

Grand Canyon National Park will welcome visitors back to the North Rim for the 2026 summer season beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.

All paved roadways within the park will reopen, including Highway 67, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial Roads. These scenic drives provide access to many of the North Rim’s iconic viewpoints, including Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Roosevelt Point, Walhalla Overlook, and Angels Window.

The entire North Kaibab Trail will reopen May 15 for foot traffic only; stock use is suspended for the season. Trail maintenance and rehabilitation work will continue along the North Kaibab Trail throughout the 2026 season. Hikers should anticipate temporary trail closures or delays while crews continue to repair the trail. Post-fire hazards and weather events may also result in additional closures.

Backcountry users will also see some services return this year. Cottonwood Campground will reopen on May 15, providing an overnight option for hikers traveling along the North Kaibab Trail. Backcountry use will be permitted in most areas of the North Rim.

The North Rim Campground is expected to reopen for tent and RV camping (no hookups) once conditions allow. Campsite reservations will be made available on recreation.gov once an opening date is established.

For those seeking overnight accommodations, lodging is available outside the park. Overnight lodging will not be available on the North Rim in the park during the 2026 season. The nearest fuel, food, and water is available at the North Rim Country Store and at Jacob Lake.

For additional information, visit:
https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2026-north-rim-summer-season-access.htm

NPS Photo/M. Forrest
View of Angels Window with Mt. Humphrey's in the background on March 20, 2026.