Grand Canyon Hotels Close Due to Major Waterline Breaks

Visitors redirected to nearby towns as park implements unprecedented water restrictions during peak season.

Aging Transcanyon Waterline has failed multiple times, leading to severe water shortages.
Overnight stays are halted at popular lodges including El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge.
Daytime access to the park remains open, but visitors are urged to conserve water.
Repairs are complicated by the pipeline's location in a narrow, hazardous area of the canyon.
The National Park Service is undergoing a $208 million project to rehabilitate the waterline by 2027.