Grand Canyon Photography

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

In most cases, permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that involves eight or fewer individuals. In order to avoid permit and fee requirements, the filming, still photography, or audio recording must meet all of the following conditions: Occurs in areas open to the public; uses hand-carried equipment only; does not require exclusive use of a site; does not adversely impact park resources, values, or other visitors; and is not likely to result in additional administrative costs for the NPS.

A partial winter cloud inversion in the canyon as seen from Lipan Point on Desert View Drive, Grand Canyon N.P.

Lipan Point View - Inversion

Walking east along the Tonto Trail between Indian Gardens and the S. Kaibab Trail. Grand Canyon N.P.

Tonto Trail Walking East

Looking down Windy Ridge on the S Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon N.P.

South Kaibab Trail - Windy Ridge

Looking North up Marble Canyon at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers, Grand Canyon National Park.

Colorado River Confluence

Zoroaster and Brama Temples as seen from Mormon Flats on the South Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park.

Zoroaster And Brama Temples

View West from Desert View Point, Grand Canyon National Park.

Desert View Vista

View looking Northeast from the Yavapai Observation Station on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

Yavapai Point View

A view down the Colorado River from Nankoweap in Marble Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park.

Colorado River - Nankoweap

A view from near Mohave Point on the West Rim Drive. Grand Canyon National Park.

Mojave Point - W Rim

The Colorado River, still cutting the Inner Gorge within Grand Canyon National Park.

Colorado River Aerial View

Sunset in Grand Canyon as seen from Grand Canyon Village. Grand Canyon N.P.

South Rim Village Sunset

View towards the West from the S Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon N.P.

South Kaibab Trail View