Town Closest To South Rim of Grand Canyon Stands Ready To Assist North Rim As Fire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge And Cabins

South Rim of Grand Canyon Is Not Impacted By Fire

TUSAYAN, Ariz., July 14, 2025 -- Tusayan Mayor Clarinda Vail says Tusayan stands ready to assist the North Rim communities as they continue to deal with the devastation of the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The fire has destroyed 50 to 80 structures including the Grand Canyon Lodge.  

The fire, which has burned more than 5,700 acres on the North Rim, does not impact the South Rim or its hotels or other services.  

"We want our North Rim neighbors to know that we stand ready to help and assist as needed. The devastation is heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to all impacted by the fire and all that love the North Rim. We pray for the safety of the firefighters still battling the flames. Due to some media confusion we want to remind visitors with plans to visit the South Rim they can do so safely and that we welcome those North Rim visitors forced to change their plans to come to the South Rim and Tusayan." 

The North Rim and the South Rim are ten miles apart, as the crow flies and 215 miles to drive, and separated by the chasm of the Canyon. Tusayan is the closest community to Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim where most Canyon tourism occurs.  

"The Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim was a part of Arizona history and its loss is an epic tragedy. We are hopeful that the North Rim will rebuild and those of us here on the South Rim/Tusayan are here to help while that happens," Vail added.  

Many displaced National Park Service staff are being housed at the South Rim's Albright Training Center while most Aramark Lodge staff were evacuated to Page. 

Contact: 
Clarinda Vail, Mayor of Tusayan
[email protected]
928-637-8912
or Charlie Hendrix, Tusayan Town Manager
[email protected]
928-637-4297

SOURCE Town of Tusayan