Mather Point
Mather Point is a 7,119 foot cliff-elevation point offering an expansive view of the Grand Canyon at the South Rim. It is a short walk from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and parking lots 1-4. Good area for spotting California condors.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: Located about 2.0 miles east-northeast of Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Latitude: 36.061
Longitude: -112.108
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: $35.00 per vehicle good for 7 days
Habitats: Desert, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
There is no parking directly at Mather Point, but the parking lots around Grand Canyon Visitor Center are a short walk away and the free Kaibab/Rim Route (orange) shuttle bus makes a stop here as well.
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
Rare: California Condor
Speciality: Canyon Wren, Juniper TItmouse, Pinyon Jay, Red Crossbill, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service
PO Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Phone: 928-638-7888
Website: https://www.nps.gov/places/000/mather-point.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L586552
