TUSAYAN RANGER HOUSE
This is an active Forest Service administrative facility and ranger station. It is not a campground and is not available for public camping, rental, or overnight visitation.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 10 at 10:05AM MST until June 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4000 feet, with daytime temperatures ranging from 101 degrees at Havasupai Gardens, to 110 degrees at Phantom Ranch. * WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration, especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective June 11, 2026
Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions will go into effect for the entire Kaibab National Forest at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026. The full text of Forest Order # 03-07-26-03 is below and attached. NO Fires, campfires, stove fires (including charcoal and briquettes), except in the Forest…
14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period
Kaibab National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road…
Effective April 17, 2026 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure
The three sites used for wood and equipment staging (the Orderville gravel pit off NFSR 247, the NFSR 765M gravel pit off NFSR 462, and the snowmobile play area west of NFSR 270) remain closed.
Construction on SR 64 north of Williams (AZDOT pavement project)
SR 64: I-40 to Pipeline Road Pavement Preservation ProjectThe Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a pavement preservation project along State Route 64 between I-40 in Williams and Pipeline Road (mileposts 185-205). Per the project webpage, ADOT anticipates project completion in fall…
Cinder pit permits available May 1 on Williams RD
The season for cinder pits begins May 1, 2026. Starting April 1, 2026 at 8:00am, the public may visit or call the Williams Ranger Station at (928) 635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist.Permits can be purchased beginning May 1, 2026, at the Williams Ranger District office:8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on…
Firewood permits available Jan 5 for Williams & Tusayan RDs, May 1 for North Kaibab RD
Fuelwood permits will be available on January 5, 2026, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2026, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2026. Paid Permits are $20 for 10 cords of wood (limit 20 cords per…
Cinder Pit and Moonset Pit Green Waste Disposal Information
Cinder Pit informationStarting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station.Click here for more information on cinder pit locations (click the + next to…
Thinning operations near Whispering Pines (Williams)
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Forest thinning operations near Parks
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
About
The Tusayan Ranger House is a historic Forest Service administrative complex serving as the headquarters for the Tusayan Ranger District of Kaibab National Forest. Located approximately 4 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim entrance near the town of Tusayan, Arizona, it sits within the recently designated Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. Constructed between 1939 and 1942 by Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees from the Grand Canyon camp NP2A, the complex consists of six buildings designed in the National Park Service Rustic architectural style with red sandstone masonry veneer cut from a nearby quarry. The structures include an office, residence with associated shed, barn and corral, garage, and seed shed. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This is an active administrative facility and is not open to the public for camping, cabin rental, or overnight stays. Visitors seeking developed camping in the Tusayan Ranger District should consider Tusayan-Montane Campground (formerly Ten-X) located 2 miles south of Tusayan, or Hull Cabin, a historic rental cabin available through recreation.gov.
Directions
Located on Forest Road 302 approximately 4 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim entrance, near Tusayan, Arizona.
Amenities
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| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
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| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
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| Big Rig Friendly | — |
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Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 638-2443 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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