Government Shutdown Alert National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable. For more information, please visit: doi.gov/shutdown

Park managers invite you to comment on the South Rim wilderness and group camping fee changes, as well as using "recreation.gov" as the method for obtaining South Rim wilderness permits.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Conduct external scoping
Step 2. Refine alternatives
Step 3. Analysis of public comment
Step 4. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 5. Release final plan/decision document to the public

When comments have been collected, summarized, and addressed, park managers will decide how to proceed.