Grand Canyon hotels on South Rim reopening after water pipeline repaired

Updated on: December 16, 2025 / 7:09 AM EST / CBS/AP

Grand Canyon hotels on South Rim reopening after water pipeline repaired

TL;DR

  • Overnight stays at Grand Canyon's South Rim will resume on Wednesday.
  • Repairs to the Transcanyon Waterline have been completed.
  • Some campground water spigots will remain off, and fire restrictions will continue.
  • Enhanced water conservation measures will be in place until water storage is adequate.
  • This is the second time overnight stays were halted for pipeline repairs in less than a year.
  • A $208 million rehabilitation of the pipeline and water delivery system began in 2023.