The hotel does not provide shuttle service to the Park, but within a short walking distance you can hop on the National Park Shuttle. This service is only available seasonally, late May through Labor Day weekend. Make sure to buy your Grand Canyon National Park Pass at the hotel front desk before getting on the shuttle. 

The National Park Shuttle (purple route) operates from the Town of Tusayan. The bus makes 4 stops and then returns to the National Park Visitor Center located within Grand Canyon National Park. You will need to show a valid National Park Pass to board the bus. The shuttle from the Grand Canyon to Tusayan is seasonal (late May through Labor Day weekend). 

• Shuttle buses will run every 45 minutes between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm.
• Tusayan Purple Route Shuttle Schedule:
  • 50 minutes round-trip
  • The first bus leaves the IMAX Theater in Tusayan at 8:00 am.
  • The last bus leaves the IMAX Theater at 8:45 pm
  • The first bus leaves the National Park Visitor Center at 8:30 am
  • The last bus leaves National Park Visitor Center at 9:15 pm

Depending on the degree of difficulty, the Rim Trail is accessible to all and is pet friendly. South Kaibab Trail for the views, but no water or shade. The Greenway Trail takes you from Tusayan to the National Park Visitor Center, it’s paved most of the way, with lots of shade, but no water.

The National Park Visitor Center has parking, and there are overflow lots close by. I like lot A as an overflow lot at the Park Headquarters. You can walk north to the rim, then decide if you want to continue walk east or west. Either direction will result in easy shuttle access to get back to your car if you don’t want to do the return walk. We recommend taking a picture of the parking lot sign so you remember where you parked.

The park is open all year long, unless severe weather has the roads closed. 

 We are one mile from the South Rim park entrance. Seven miles from the rim.

1. Restaurant at the El Tovar for Grand Canyon views.
2. Breakfast Burrito to-go from Foodie Club.

Our pool and hot tub are outside, open seasonally April through October.

Yes, and it’s free.

The Town of Tusayan is 1 mile from the Grand Canyon Park Entrance and 7 miles from the rim, so there is no view of the Grand Canyon from the hotel.

Parking in the park at peak times (March-April and September-October) can be difficult, get into the park before 10:00 am or after 4:00 pm and there should be parking available at the National Park Visitor’s Center or one of the overflow lots.

Yavapai Point Geology Museum - quick easy access.

The Tavern, Yavapai Restaurant, Arizona Room, Big E Steakhouse, We Cook Pizza and Pasta and Plaza Bonita Restaurant.

The employees of the Red Feather Lodge are provided employee housing in Tusayan and Valle.

 Yes you can. Walking on the Greenway Trail, is approximately 7 miles to the rim. 

No, we are operated by the original owner’s family.

Sunrise is usually not as busy as sunsets. We recommend entering the Park before 9:00 am and after 2:00 pm. 

No, we are located 1 mile from the entrance and 7 miles from the first viewpoint.

Tusayan is a name of Native American origin, specifically from the Hopi tribe, which is part of the larger Puebloan group of tribes. The exact meaning of "Tusayan" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to refer to a specific type of village or settlement. It could be derived from the Hopi word Tuu-sayan, which translates roughly to "the place of the water" or "the village near the water," though interpretations can vary.

We do not belong to a tribe.

30 ft. X 20 ft.

We recommend June, July, and August, the entrance lines are usually not as long. The temperatures during the summer months are 85 - 90 degrees during the day, and 60 - 70 degrees in the evenings, making for great dark sky viewing. The room rates are typically lower from peak season prices.

Yes. However, the Park Service may have a lane open for those that are current pass holders.

Powell Point, Yaki Point, Grandview Point, Navajo Point, Pima Point, Yavapai Point and Lipan Point. Ask us about Papago Point which is not on the map.

South Kaibab

No Uber service but there is Grand Canyon Taxi Service. 1-928-638-2822

4:00 pm - You can also stop by earlier and check if your room is ready and we will be happy to check you in. 

It depends on the time of year. Visit our weather page on the Red Feather Lodge website.

No, Tusayan is at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park.

Maverick Helicopters and Jeep Tours and Safari

The shuttles within the park operate year round. The shuttle from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center to Tusayan is seasonal, late May through Labor Day weekend.

Groome Transportation. 928-350-8466 or visit their website at groometransportation.com