Desert View
Desert View is a small settlement on the South Rim (also accessed from East Entrance) of the Grand Canyon National Park offering views to the east and the Painted Desert. AZ-64, Also known as Desert View Drive, is a winding scenic road that connects Desert View with Grand Canyon Village. The best views are at the signed overlooks which require you to turn off the main road and park along the canyon’s rim.
At Desert View overlook there is the historic Watchtower (the Desert View Visitor Center and Bookstore), which can be climbed to enhance the already spectacular view.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: Located 25 miles east of Grand Canyon Village, and near the eastern edge of the Grand Canyon.
Latitude: 36.041
Longitude: -111.827
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $35.00 per vehicle good for 7 days
Best time to visit: April - October
Habitats: Desert, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
Park Shuttles are not provided to Desert View.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Canyon Wren, Juniper TItmouse, Pinyon Jay
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/desert-view.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L849905
Additional Resources:
Grand Canyon National Park Birds
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Drive
