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Desert View Watchtower

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Inside waiting to go up.
Inside waiting to go up.
View from the nearby trail!
View from the nearby trail!
Watchtower as you walk down the entrance trail.
Watchtower as you walk down the entrance trail.
Desert Watchtower at sunset. Cloudy sky made the horizon look like it's on fire.
Desert Watchtower at sunset. Cloudy sky made the horizon look like it's on fire.
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Watchtower
The Watchtower! It was 34 degrees when this was taken. Brrrr!
The Watchtower! It was 34 degrees when this was taken. Brrrr!
Desert View Rd
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

Desert View Watchtower offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon from a historic structure.

Guests can explore the tower's architecture and history while taking in the natural beauty of one of the world's most iconic landscapes.

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Quinn N.
10/21/2024

Beautiful tourist attraction on one's way to the Grand Canyon South Rim. Just be sure you're stopping by during regular business hours, or they won't let you in to check out the inside of the...

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Ana T.
3/10/2024

The Desert View Watchtower is a great place to check out the views of the Grand Canyon. There's plenty of parking, and the views are absolutely beautiful. On the day I went, they opened up the...

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Reeven S.
9/13/2023

The Desert View Watchtower was one of my favorite places to get a glimpse of the Grand Canyon. It's approximately a 30-45 minute drive from the Grand Canyon Village, but it's well worth the...

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Karen 2.
12/10/2024

absolutely must see! amazing spot with outstanding views. as for the watchtower itself it's organized so it's a huge wait for folks walking up. only certain amount of ppl per time for a certain...

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Ed T.
6/23/2023

A scenic view worth stopping when you're in the southern rim of Grand Canyon. Excellent views of the canyon and distant river along with the historic desert watchtower.

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