Grandview Lookout Cabin
Not available for overnight camping or rental. The site operates as a day-use historic interpretive area and Arizona Trail trailhead. Overnight visitors should consider Hull Cabin, located nearby and reservable through Recreation.gov.
Prescribed fires planned on Williams Ranger District this week
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…
Prescribed fires planned in Jacob Lake area week of October 5th
Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…
Temporary closure of AZ Trail near Jacob Lake
Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…
About
Built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Grandview Lookout Cabin was constructed as seasonal housing for fire lookouts who staffed the adjacent 80-foot steel tower. Both structures were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, recognizing their significance as examples of Depression-era forest infrastructure. The cabin and tower are located on the Tusayan Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, approximately 4 miles from Grandview Point on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Today the site functions primarily as an Arizona Trail trailhead and interpretive stop for hikers. The historic cabin underwent restoration work coordinated by HistoriCorps in 2024, including ADA ramp construction, perimeter fencing, chimney repointing, and window rehabilitation. A vault toilet is available on site, but there is no potable water. Grandview Lookout Cabin is not currently part of the Forest Service's "Rooms with a View" cabin rental program. Visitors seeking overnight accommodations should consider nearby Hull Cabin, which is available for reservation through Recreation.gov and offers easy access to the Grandview area.
Directions
From Tusayan, take FR 302 east from Highway 64/180 (just south of town). Follow FR 302 for approximately 15 miles to its junction with FR 310. Gravel and graded dirt roads are suitable for passenger vehicles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 638-2443 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Grandview Lookout Tower | |
| Kaibab NF Camping & Cabins |
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