Desert View Watchtower Tours



Reviews of Desert View Watchtower

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
386
5 - Excellent 76%
4 - Good
113
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
10
3 - Okay 2%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Worth the trip. I imagine it would be less enjoyable if more crowded. Go EARLY in the day, but stop at the viewpoints on the way, because once you get the views from here the others careless impressive.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There were plenty of people here late February mid-week. I imagine it would be less enjoyable in high season due to being more crowded, so go early. Stop at the viewpoints on the way out, because once you see the views from here, the others seem less impressive!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to go at sunset - beautiful vista for pictures.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you can only go to one spot in the canyon this is it.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Plenty of parking area (best of the whole rim drive). Interesting interior inside the tower. Adjacent shops and eatery. Best view of the Colorado River from the rim.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Recommend going here for Sunset. Not as packed.

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