### South Rim Visitor Center and Village  Parking Lot 1, at the South Rim Visitor Center Plaza has pull-through spaces for large RVs and vehicles with trailers. Parking Lot 1 is also the closest to the views of Grand Canyon at Mather Point and the Canyon Rim Trail. ## Parking at the South Rim Visitor Center Plaza (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4)  Map showing the four parking lots (1, 2, 3, 4) for private vehicles surrounding Grand Canyon Visitor Center Plaza. Access to Mather Point and the Canyon Rim Trail is a short walk on one of several paved footpaths. Important: there are No Parking Spaces for RVs and/or Vehicles with Trailers in Lots 2, 3, 4. Large vehicles should NOT pull across multiple regular parking spaces. **As you drive into the Village area from the South Entrance Station, or from Desert View Drive, (State Route 64) signs will direct you to the Visitor Center Plaza Parking Complex.** Lots shown visually in the map above. - **Visitor Center Plaza parking lots** are numbered, **1, 2, 3, 4, starting with Lot 1.** - **Each lot is represented by signs with numbers, colors, and animal symbols to help you remember where you left your car.** You can also take a photo with your phone of your vehicle parked in the lot. **_Restrooms are located in separate buildings on both ends of the Visitor Center Building._** ## Visitor Center Lots by Number (1, 2, 3, 4) During the busy season, if you arrive by 10 am, you can usually find parking in one of the four lots around the Visitor Center Plaza. - **Lot 1** is the closest to **Mather Point** and **Grand Canyon views,** and has **Pull-through Spaces for RVs and Vehicles with Trailers.** - **Lot 2** is closer to the Visitor Center Plaza. _**No RV spaces**._ - **Lot 3** often acts as the overflow lot is a short walk to the Visitor Center Plaza. **_No RV spaces._** - **Lot 4** is close to the **Bicycle Rental/Café**, **GCC Park Store** and the Visitor Center/ Plaza. **_No RV spaces._** ## What To Do Next: ### See Grand Canyon - **Walk ( 0.2 mile ) to Mather Point for your first view of Grand Canyon.** - **From Mather Point**, you can continue walking by turning either east of west along the **[Canyon Rim Trail](https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/RimTrail.pdf) -** or if your time is limited, simply return to the Visitor Center. ### Explore the Visitor Center Plaza - **The Visitor Center building and information desk are open daily from 8 am to 4 pm,** (summer hours). - **Trip planning and hiking information** is also available through **signs and exhibits** outside of the building — and at other key locations throughout the park. - **Park rangers are available to answer any questions you may have.** - Within the plaza itself is **Grand Canyon Conservancy's** **[Park Store](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/grand-canyon-conservancy-park-store.htm)**, features a wide selection of books, maps, apparel and gifts. - Also within the plaza, **[Canyon Adventures Bike Tours & Café](https://www.nps.gov/places/000/bright-angel-bicycles-caf-at-mather-point.htm)**, rents bicycles, and offers guided bicycle tours. They have a coffee and espresso bar, and a variety of grab-and-go food items. --- ## Overview Map of South Rim Village Parking Lots _While lots 1-4 near the Visitor Center Plaza provide for convenient parking, these lots often fill by late morning during busy periods, including spring break, summer and holidays during the fall and winter. **Additional parking** is available in **lots A-B at Market Plaza** and **C-D in the Village Historic District**. The three **lots that can accommodate RVs are indicated by green arrows.**  ## Village Parking Lots by Letter (A, B, C, D) Lots are show in the map above --- ### Lot A – Near Park Headquarters - A short walk across the street from Market Plaza - Long parking lot, rarely fills completely - No parking for RVs or trailers - Westbound and eastbound shuttle bus stops --- ### Lot B – Market Plaza - U.S. Post Office, General Store, Yavapai Lodge - Largest lot, may fill by early afternoon - RV and trailer parking available - ATMs available in the store and lodge - Westbound and eastbound shuttle bus stops --- ### Lot C – Center & Village Loop Roads - Small lot in the middle of the village - May have space when other lots are full - No parking for RVs or trailers - Eastbound shuttle bus stop --- ### [Lot D – Backcountry Information Center (BIC)](https://share.google/8QlzI92gv8ppMrbNc): Might be a good spot since it's near our shuttle - Large lot near the BIC - Often has space when other lots are full - Southern section has pull-through spots for large RVs and trailers - _When village is congested, Lot D is the best lot to park in to walk to the Hermit Road Shuttle, Bright Angel Trailhead, and the Village Historic District._ - Eastbound shuttle bus stop ## Do Your Part - Please avoid parking along the roadside except where signs or lines on the road indicate that it is permissible. - RVs and vehicles with trailers should only park in designated areas. - Large vehicles should NOT pull across multiple regular parking spaces. ## _The_ _South Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide_ **_Contains a map of the bus stops, parking areas, lodges, campgrounds and trails with distances._** _[Download](https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/upload/sr-pocket-map.pdf)_  Four shuttle bus routes are in service from May 24, through September 5, 2025. Kaibab Rim (Orange) Route, right, travels to S. Kaibab Trailhead, outstanding scenic views at Yaki Point, and Yavapai Geology Museum. Village (Blue) Route, center, connects Visitor Center with lodges, campgrounds, Backcountry Information Center, and Market Plaza (general store and post office). Hermit Road (Red) Route travels a 7-mile scenic road with spectacular overlooks. Tusayan (Purple) Route serves gateway town.