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Hemi_Joel
Explorer
Jan 28, 2018

Truck camping the Grand Canyon in February. Seeking advice

I am going to be driving from Minnesota to California in February. I was thinking that the Grand Canyon would be a nice place to stop along the way. I've never been there in the winter before.
Are the roads open? Could I get snowed in? What is there to do in the winter? Does anyone have experience who could advise me? Thanks, Joel
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  • Hemi_Joel's avatar
    Hemi_Joel
    Explorer
    Jan 28, 2018
    My arctic fox stays warm at 0 degrees f and below. It's all self contained, so I dry camp when I can. Would the matter campground have electric hookups? Do they plow the roads when it snows?
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    c_traveler2
    Nomad
    Jan 28, 2018
    We brought in New Years twice at the South Rim, both times it was more than cold enough to make jello outside.At that time only Mathers Campground was open check Grand Canyon website for updated information.



    All the trails were open when we went both times.


  • Kayteg1's avatar
    Kayteg1
    Explorer II
    Jan 28, 2018
    South Rim is open year around, while North Rim (nicer IMHO) is often closed 6 months every season.
    Even in summer at Great Canyon you can find overnight freezing, so be ready for it and just observe the forecast.
    When you have extra time -google Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Rainbow Bridge. They all will be on your way.

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