Grand Canyon West Admission

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated September 2026

The Hualapai tribe's canyon rim - home of the glass Skywalk - is the closest Grand Canyon viewpoint to Las Vegas, an easy self-driven day trip from the Strip.

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Is Grand Canyon West Admission Worth It?

Grand Canyon West sits on the Hualapai Reservation about 120 miles east of Las Vegas, the closest stretch of canyon rim to the city. Admission works like a park ticket: you drive yourself out, then a hop-on, hop-off shuttle loops between three developed stops. Eagle Point holds the Skywalk and the eagle-shaped rock face the Hualapai consider sacred; Guano Point has the widest panoramas and a short summit scramble; Hualapai Point is a western-style streetscape with tribal ambassadors, a trading post, and a 2,100-foot zipline across a side canyon.

Be clear about what you're buying. Admission is now a single $99 All-Access Pass per person, required of every visitor, and it covers the Skywalk, the zipline and the shuttle: there is no cheaper entry tier that leaves the glass bridge out. And this isn't Grand Canyon National Park - the gorge runs narrower here than the South Rim's mile-deep sweep, outside food and drink are banned so the on-site cafes are your only option, and everything is priced for a captive audience. It still earns the trip when a full South Rim day won't fit your schedule. No other big-canyon view is this reachable from Las Vegas, and the shuttle format means you set your own pace.

Insider tipDo the zipline first if you want it at all: daily capacity is limited and it's the one thing here that runs out on the ground. Then leave Guano Point for late afternoon, when the light finally stops flattening the gorge.

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Location

5001 Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Skywalk included with Grand Canyon West admission?

Yes - the $99 All-Access Pass is the only admission ticket sold now, and the glass bridge is part of it at no extra charge. That's a change from earlier years, when a cheaper general-admission ticket left the Skywalk out and sold it as an add-on.

Can you take your phone on the Skywalk?

Phones are permitted on the glass, at your own risk. Cameras, bags and purses are still banned; the lockers at the bridge entrance are free, and the staff photographers on the deck sell shots if you'd rather keep your pockets empty.

Is Grand Canyon West part of Grand Canyon National Park?

It's a separate Hualapai tribal enterprise about 250 road miles from the South Rim, and national-park passes are not valid here. The canyon runs narrower at this end, which disappoints some visitors, but that's the trade for cutting a five-hour drive down to two.

How much time should you plan for Grand Canyon West?

Three to four hours covers all three stops without rushing; with the round-trip drive it's a seven-to-eight-hour day from the Strip. The last entry ticket is sold at 4:30 PM most of the year (5:30 PM in summer), so a morning departure from Las Vegas is the practical move.

Which stop has the best views?

Guano Point, where the Highpoint Hike loops past the remains of a tramway that once hauled bat guano from a mine across the gorge, and the rim drops away on nearly every side. Eagle Point is really about the Skywalk; Hualapai Point is for the zipline and cultural exhibits, not the views.

Do you need four-wheel drive to reach Grand Canyon West?

The route is fully paved, including Diamond Bar Road, the final stretch that older forum posts still describe as washboard dirt. Any rental sedan handles it; fuel up before Pierce Ferry Road, since services are sparse over the last hour.

Rating

3.8

PriceFrom $99

WhereGrand Canyon West (Hualapai Reservation)

Address5001 Diamond Bar Rd, Peach Springs, AZ 86434

AdmissionOne ticket: the $99 All-Access Pass, required for every visitor. It covers entry, the shuttle, the Skywalk, the zipline, Hualapai guided exhibits and song-and-dance performances, unlimited arcade, and $10 meal plus $10 merchandise credits. A sunset ticket valid after 3:00 PM is also sold. Up to two children aged 5–12 currently enter free with an adult pass, redeemed in person at the main terminal.

Skywalk rulesPhones are allowed on the glass at your own risk; cameras, purses and backpacks are not, with free lockers at the entrance. Shoes are required and booties go over them. Staff photographers shoot on the bridge and sell prints.

ZiplineA 2,100-foot run above the side canyon at Hualapai Point, at speeds up to 40 mph. Riders must weigh 90–275 pounds and stand at least 4 feet tall; daily capacity is limited, so head there first if it's a priority.

Food policyNo outside food or drink past the gates. Each stop has a cafe; Guano Point's sits right on the rim and is the one worth timing lunch around.

Age restrictionNone for admission. Children of walking age are welcome on the Skywalk.

What to bringSunscreen, a hat, and closed shoes - shade is scarce at the viewpoints, and the Guano Point highpoint scramble is loose rock. Carry water in the car; it's open desert most of the way.

Opening hours Open daily from 8:00 AM Closes 6:00 PM, last entry 4:30 PM (most of the year) Summer: closes 7:00 PM, last entry 5:30 PM

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