Phantom Ranch - North Rim, Arizona

Phantom Ranch is a unique lodging facility located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors. If you're planning a trip to this breathtaking destination, Phantom Ranch should be on your list of accommodations.

Address: N Kaibab Trail, North Rim, AZ 86052. Nestled deep within the canyon, Phantom Ranch offers an unparalleled sense of immersion and seclusion. It's important to note that the only access to this facility is by mule, on foot, or by rafting the Colorado River.

Phone: 8882972757. If you have any questions or need assistance with reservations, feel free to give them a call. They're more than happy to help

Website: grandcanyonlodges.com. For more information about Phantom Ranch, including rates, availability, and policies, be sure to visit their website. It's a valuable resource for planning your trip.

Specialties: Indoor lodging. Phantom Ranch provides cozy cabins and dormitory-style accommodations, offering a comfortable retreat after a long day of hiking or exploring.

Other details: Phantom Ranch boasts a rich history, having been built by the National Park Service in the early 1920s. The facility features a cantina where guests can purchase meals, snacks, and beverages, as well as a ranger station and a small store.

With 361 reviews on Google My Business, Phantom Ranch has garnered an impressive average opinion of 4.7/5. Visitors rave about the unique experience of staying at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the friendly staff, and the comfortable accommodations.

When visiting Phantom Ranch, here are some recommended tips:

1. Book your stay early: Due to its limited capacity and remote location, Phantom Ranch fills up quickly. Make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability.
2. Pack appropriately: The Grand Canyon's climate can vary greatly, so be sure to pack layers and sturdy hiking shoes.
3. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water, especially during hikes in and out of the canyon.
4. Follow park rules and guidelines: To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, always adhere to the park's rules and regulations.

Reviews of Phantom Ranch

Zoe Claudon

5/5

This was a beautiful experience. After hiking down all morning we were able to enjoy some fresh drinks at the snack bar. The ranch was really nice and well equipped for example you could purchase toothpaste, soap,etc. The rooms were comfortable and the showers were clean. The people working there were really nice. We enjoyed a really nice dinner there too. We didn’t get to have the breakfast because we left too early but they packed us with awesome sack lunches that included many nutritious options. Awesome Ranch!

Murray Martin

5/5

This is the most amazing place to stay. If you ever have a chance to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon to stay here you must do it. The steak dinner was amazing. Still can’t believe you’re able to get food like this at the bottom of the Grand Canyon in such a historic location.

John Welch

5/5

After 14 mile hike down. It felt like the four seasons. What a great experience. The staff was amazing as well! Wish I stayed an extra day. Sitting in Bright Angel Creek was awesome.

Thomas Mulholland

5/5

Once in a lifetime experience to get to stay at Phantom Ranch -- If you are on the edge of deciding to go, I hope you can make time for it! Take your time hiking down into the Grand Canyon, and maybe even a little more time hiking back up. If I could do this every year, I would!

kevin k

We love the Canyon and come every year. This was our first time to stay at Phantom in a cabin. Running water, a toilet and electricity? Sheer luxury - for those who usually stay at Bright Angel camp and remember bucket flush. The cabins are basic but feel like so much more, considering where they are. The hiker's stew itself is worth making the hike and the staff love the place and it shows. It is hard to leave here with anything less than a big smile and great memories. This is my favorite place in the world.

YC

5/5

We reserved a room a year in advance and I will say it’s so worth it. It took us 7.5 hours to hike down there and 5 hours to hike back up. The whole experience just makes this place even more magical. We would totally try to stay there 2 nights instead of one night next time. I highly recommend the dinner and breakfast there too.

Bryan B

Loved it. Phantom Ranch is rustic, we had a great stay. Staff is exceptionally friendly. Food is tasty and family style seating with other hikers is fun. We stayed in a cabin for four. Cabin was clean. Common area showers are clean. In the evenings the canteen re-opens for a beer hall, which was a great time with all the other hikers. Would definitely stay here again.

Steve L

LOVED our stay at the Phantom Ranch, and cannot say enough good things about it. We stayed there as part of an REI-guided trip (highly recommend) in early February 2024, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Weather was perfect for hiking, though parts of the trail were muddy, and we did run into some snow close to the rim on our hike out. The surroundings are magnificent, of course, and when it wasn't cloudy, the night sky was gorgeous as well. ||We stayed in a 10-person cabin (#8), which was rustic and spotlessly clean. There were two rooms with a door between: one room with 2 bunkbeds, the other with 3. We were pretty close to the shower house, which on our incoming day ran out of hot water once, but it replenished fairly quickly. We were there two nights, and I had two wonderfully hot showers. The Teva sandals I brought to wear in camp served me well there. ||There is a cold-water sink and toilet in the cabin, [TMI incoming] but we had a rule of "No #2 in the loo," which made sense for our group. The other toilet option at the Ranch is a pit toilet on the north side of the property (see accompanying maps), also kept very clean. It is perhaps one of the nicest pit toilets I've ever used.