These Arizona Parks Are Still Open During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Disclaimer: The parks on this list are still open as of March 21, 2020. Due to the unknown impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) will have on Arizona, the information here is subject to change.

The coronavirus has caused Arizona to close down a lot of establishments like restaurants, bars, gyms, schools, and much more. So, it can be a little confusing to know what is still open and when it will close if it does. Fortunately, we have a complete list of all the national parks that are still open in Arizona during the coronavirus.

The good news is that all the Arizona national parks are free to enter during the coronavirus. Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt has enforced no entrance fees to any of these parks.

Remember the Guidelines

If you should decide to visit any of these parks during the coronavirus, make sure to follow the CDC guidelines. Especially keep a distance of 6 feet between each person, don’t gather in groups larger than 10, don’t touch your face, and wash your hands frequently.

The Following Parks Are Still Open:

Canyon de Chelly

The White House Overlook and trail were closed as of March 12, 2020. But everything else at Canyon de Chelly is still open.

Chiricahua National Monument

The visitor center is closed but ranger-led activities at the Chiricahua National Monument will still continue.

Coronado National Memorial

Open with no restrictions.

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

The visitor center is closed but ranger-led activities still continue.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

The visitor center has been moved outside, all stores and concessions are closed, and all ranger-led activities are canceled.

Grand Canyon National Park

Very few services are available. All hotels and lodges, including Phantom Ranch, are closed. The Trailer Village will be open for full-hookup sites only. The campgrounds remain open for the time being. Most Grand Canyon hiking trails remain open.

More closures:

• All restaurants. Some are offering takeout.
• Ranger programs, film screenings, and cultural demonstrations.
• Shuttle bus service throughout the park and from the town of Tusayan.
• Hermit Road is closed
• South Rim and Verkamp’s visitor’s centers, Yavapai Geology Museum, Kolb Studio, Tusayan Museum, and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s Park Store.
• Everything at Desert View: the watchtower, campground, market and trading post.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

The visitor centers are closed but all trails and campgrounds remain open.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

All programs are canceled and the visitor center is also closed. But the Montezuma Castle hiking trails are still open.

Petrified Forest National Park

The visitor center and gift shop are open. But they are limiting 8 people at a time. The Petrified Forest National Park trails remain open, however.

Pipe Spring National Monument

The visitor center and museum are closed. The Windsor Castle viewing is open and regulated by rangers to have only 10 people at a time.

Saguaro National Park

The visitor center is closed and all public programs are canceled. Trails remain open.

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

The visitor center as well as the Western National Parks Association store are closed. However, the trails remain open at this time.

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Open from 9 AM to 5 PM. However, the Anza trail is open 24 hours a day. The visitor center and museum are closed. Also, all public programs are canceled.

Walnut Canyon National Monument

The visitor center, Western National Parks Association store, as well as the Island Trail, are all closed.

These Are the Parks That Are Closed

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

The monument is closed until further notice.

Tonto National Monument

Closed until further notice.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Closed until further notice.

All historic Parks

These parks are scheduled to be closed until at least May 8th. An example of this kind of park is Jerome State Historic Park.

Kartchner Caverns

Unfortunately, the beautiful Kartchner Caverns are closed until further notice.

Monument Valley and Navajo Tribal Parks

Closed until further notice.

The Hoover Dam

Closed until further notice.

Remember to take all precautions if you decide to visit any of the parks in Arizona during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, be considerate of those who are more susceptible to becoming ill.