Phantom Ranch
Phantom Ranch is a historic oasis nestled at the bottom of Grand Canyon. It is on the north side of the Colorado River tucked in beside Bright Angel Creek. Phantom Ranch is the only lodging below the canyon rim, and can only be reached by mule, on foot (via South Kaibab Trail or Bright Angel Trail), or by rafting the Colorado River. Reservation required far in advance.
Southwest willow flycatcher sited at Phantom Ranch along with Mexican spotted owl along the trails.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions:
Latitude: 36.1
Longitude: -112.094
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: Grand Canyon entry fees apply - $35.00 per vehicle, $20.00 per person good for 7 days
Habitats: Desert, Mixed Conifer-Aspen Forest, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
Reservations must be made 15 months in advance to stay in cabins or camp.
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, Lucy’s Warbler, Pinyon Jay
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-throated Sparrow, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Summer Tanager
Contact Information
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Service
P.O. Box 129
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Phone: 928-638-7888
Website: https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/photosmultimedia/grand-canyon-in-depth-03.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1071832
Additional Resources:
Riparian Birds of the Grand Canyon
