Last updated: June 18, 2021
Much has changed at the Grand Canyon and other landmark locations in the Southwest in the last year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. From restrictions and service limitations to mask mandates, every attraction, monument, and State or National Park, has made adjustments to how they operate and the way you can enjoy the many trails, viewpoints, and services they have to offer.
We know you have questions about what to expect at the Grand Canyon, as well as other iconic Southwest locations like the Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, and the Valley of Fire. Check out our quick reference chart below for current restrictions, mask requirements, and more at:
- The Grand Canyon National Park (North and South Rims)
- Grand Canyon West
- Antelope Canyon
- Horseshoe Bend
- Death Valley
- Red Rock Canyon
- Valley of Fire
- Hoover Dam
- Lake Mead
- State of Nevada
- City of Las Vegas
Keep reading below the chart for more details on what to expect at each of these locations. Information will be updated regularly.
#GrandReopening: Status as of June 18, 2021
| Attraction | Status | Masks Required? | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park (South & North Rim) | Open with some exceptions | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation | Desert View Watchtower Retail Store (Kiva Room) is open but the tower remains closed. Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles. South Rim Visitor Center and Theater and the Park Headquarters Information Desk are closed. Kolb Studio is closed until further notice. Many restaurants are closed or require advanced reservations for lunch and dinner. All Interpretive Park Ranger programs are cancelled. Restrictions exist on both the Navajo and Havasupai reservations. |
| Grand Canyon West | Open with restrictions | Masks or protective face coverings are NOT required for all guests who have been fully vaccinated per the CDC guidelines May 2021. | All restaurants are open with reduced seating capacities to allow for a minimum of 6 feet between each seated group or party of guests. |
| Antelope Canyon | Closed | Masks required for residents of Navajo Nation. No outside visitors are permitted at this time. | |
| Horseshoe Bend | Open with restrictions | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation | No overnight camping along the Beehive/Ferry Swale road network Carl Hayden Visitor Center, tours of the Glen Canyon Dam, and Park Headquarters remain closed. |
| Death Valley | Open with some exceptions | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation | Only accepting payment for day pass fee by debit credit card. |
| Red Rock Canyon | Open with some exceptions | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. | Reservations required for Scenic Drive. Red Spring Picnic Area remains closed. In-person programs and guided hikes are on hold |
| Valley of Fire | Open with some restrictions | Recommended for those NOT fully vaccinated. | Group use areas require reservations. |
| Hoover Dam | Open with limited access to most facilities | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. | No tours or exhibits are open. Due to scheduled roadwork, May 29 through June 30 hours of operation will be 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Lake Mead | Open with some restrictions | Yes, if you are not fully vaccinated, inside in any shared space, and in crowded outdoor spaces, as per CDC recommendations. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation | Park Store and Visitor Center are open but exhibits and film are closed. Reservations are required for ranger-led programs. |
| City of Las Vegas | Open with some exceptions and restrictions | Yes, in hospitals and healthcare facilities and on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. Fully vaccinated people may stop wearing face coverings in crowds and in many indoor locations. | Individual establishments set their own COVID-19 protocols based on city and state recommendations and mandates. Check individual establishment and hotel websites to confirm their safety guidelines and whether they are open, open with restrictions, or closed. |
| State of Nevada: Clark County | Open with some exceptions and restrictions | Yes, in hospitals and healthcare facilities and on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation. Fully vaccinated people may stop wearing face coverings in crowds and in many indoor locations. | Individual establishments set their own COVID-19 protocols based on city and state recommendations and mandates. Check individual city, establishment, and hotel websites to confirm their safety guidelines and whether they are open, open with restrictions, or closed. |
Grand Canyon National Park (South and North Rims)
The Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim is open with restrictions in place. The North Rim is now open for the 2021 season.
What's open and closed?
Park operations vary based on local public health conditions. Before visiting, please check the Grand Canyon National Park website to determine its operating status.
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Wearing a face mask/covering is required inside Grand Canyon National Park, if you are not fully vaccinated:
- Inside, in any shared space.
- Outside if you cannot physically distance by maintaining a minimum of 6 feet/2 meters from those outside your household.
- Masks must cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly around the nose and chin with no large gaps around the sides of the face. Masks not designed to be protective, masks with ventilation valves, and face shields do not meet the requirement.
Other information
Entrance Fees should be paid at the entrance stations, or by purchasing a pass in advance from nearby third-party vendors, or online, through Recreation.gov.
Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
Grand Canyon West
Grand Canyon West is operated by the Hualapai Indian Tribe, and is therefore subject to Hualapai Indian Tribe rules and restrictions.
A number of safety protocols are in place, including:
- Non-invasive no-touch temperature checks with temporal thermometers, plus the collection of contact information when guests arrive at the Grand Canyon West parking lot.
- Guests are required to observe physical distancing recommendations by staying at least 6 feet away from other groups of people not traveling with them while standing in lines, using elevators or exploring the grounds of Grand Canyon West. Wherever a line may form, guests will find clearly marked floor measurements to ensure physical distancing.
- Restaurant tables, gift shops and other physical layouts have been arranged to ensure appropriate distancing.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Masks or protective face coverings are NOT required for all guests who have been fully vaccinated per the CDC guidelines May 2021.
Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Nation Tribal Lands, and is therefore subject to Navajo Nation rules and restrictions.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Masks required for residents of Navajo Nation. No outside visitors are permitted at this time.
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and is therefore subject to NPS mask use recommendations and COVID-19 restrictions.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces on NPS-administered lands. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation.
Death Valley
Death Valley National Park is operated by the National Park Service, and is therefore subject to NPS mask use recommendations and COVID-19 restrictions.
What's open and closed?
Death Valley National Park is open with some restrictions in place.
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces on NPS-administered lands. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation.
Other information
No reservation is required to visit Death Valley National Park. Park fees are paid upon arrival. Please note that only credit/debit payment is accepted. Passes can also be purchased online at recreation.gov.
Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is operated by the Bureau of Land Management, and is therefore subject to federal mask use recommendations and COVID-19 restrictions.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Face masks are required for those NOT fully vaccinated on federally-administered lands where physical distancing cannot be maintained and in all BLM buildings and facilities.
Other information
- Scenic Drive reservations are still required on “Fee Free” days between 8 AM and 5 PM. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance daily starting at 7 AM. Some last minute reservations are available. Reservations are required for existing passholders. The cost to reserve includes a $15 day pass and $2 processing fee.
- Parking is only permitted in lots and not along the Scenic Drive. Gates will be closed if lots hit capacity.
Valley of Fire
All Nevada State Parks are open for day use, including the Valley of Fire.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Masks are recommended for those NOT fully vaccinated in all visitor centers, museums, gift shops, and park offices, as well as outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
Masks are not required outdoors when social distancing is possible, or when you are interacting exclusively with members of your own household.
Other information
Group use areas require reservations until the end of 2021. Please contact the park directly to reserve a group area.
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is operated by the Department of Interior, and therefore follows federal COVID-19 restrictions and mask use recommendations.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Face masks are required for those NOT fully vaccinated when visiting Department of Interior facilities and public lands, including outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
Lake Mead
Lake Mead is operated by the National Park Service, and is therefore subject to NPS mask use recommendations and COVID-19 restrictions.
What's open and closed?
Open
Closed
Mask requirements
Consistent with CDC recommendations, people who are not fully vaccinated must continue to wear masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces on NPS-administered lands. Masks are required for everyone on all forms of public transportation.
State of Nevada
As COVID-19 cases decline, the statewide mask mandate remains in effect, but the State of Nevada has relaxed other restrictions and delegated responsibility to individual counties. As of June 1, 2021 in Clark County:
- Those who are not vaccinated continue wearing masks and following social distancing and other precautions until fully vaccinated.
- Fully vaccinated people may stop wearing face coverings in crowds and in many indoor locations.
- Masks still must be worn in hospitals and healthcare facilities and on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
Individual establishments may still require masks be worn indoors for the safety of their employees and patrons, so carry one with you.
McCarran International Airport
The following restrictions apply at McCarran Airport:
- All travelers and employees are required to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth. Signs and overhead announcements serve as reminders of the governor’s mandate. Masks may be purchased in news and gift stores and from PPE vending machines. Free masks are available at Information Booths.
- Only ticketed travelers and employees can enter the terminals. Greet loved ones at Passenger Pickup, and say goodbye at the curb.
- Floor decals and signs will be displayed throughout the facilities to remind travelers to stay six feet apart. Overhead announcements will reinforce the message.
- Limit face-to-face interactions by checking in at home and using a mobile boarding pass.
- Travel with a carry-on only and be sure to pack hand sanitizer.
- Some dining and shopping are temporarily closed. Check online to see what’s open.
City of Las Vegas
All guests and residents of the city of Las Vegas must follow State of Nevada and Clark County restrictions and mask mandates.
As of June 1, 2021 in Clark County:
- Those who are not vaccinated continue wearing masks and following social distancing and other precautions until fully vaccinated.
- Fully vaccinated people may stop wearing face coverings in crowds and in many indoor locations.
- Masks still must be worn in hospitals and healthcare facilities and on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States, and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
Individual establishments may still require masks be worn indoors for the safety of their employees and patrons, so carry one with you.
