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.
Desert View Watchtower Tours
Visit Desert View Watchtower
Reviews of Desert View Watchtower
4.7
Top Destination
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.
Popular places to visit
Tanner Trail
You can take time to visit Tanner Trail during your travels to Grand Canyon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets, or seek out its hiking trails.
Lipan Point
Explore the great outdoors at Lipan Point, a lovely green space in Grand Canyon. Discover the area's beautiful sunrises, or seek out its hiking trails.
Moran Point
Explore the lovely green spaces of Moran Point and also enjoy the hiking trails in Grand Canyon. Discover the area's beautiful sunrises and top-notch restaurants.
Cape Royal
The southernmost observation point of the Grand Canyon North Rim features extraordinary views of the region’s limestone canyons and rugged landscape.
South Kaibab Trailhead
Enjoy a trip to South Kaibab Trailhead and popular activities like hiking in Grand Canyon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Mather Point
Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and explore Mather Point, a lovely green space in Grand Canyon Village. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the hiking trails.
Best Lodging Options Near Desert View Watchtower
Check availability on hotels close to Desert View Watchtower
Yavapai Lodge
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, PO Box 159, Grand Canyon, AZ
Red Feather Lodge
300 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park
202 South Village Loop, Grand Canyon, AZ
Grand Canyon Lodge
AZ-67, North Rim, AZ
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
149 State Highway 64 - Tusayan, Grand Canyon, AZ
Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
74 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
El Tovar - Inside the Park
Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ
Bright Angel Lodge – Inside the Park
9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, Grand Canyon, AZ
Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel-South Rim
406 Canyon Plaza Lane, Grand Canyon, AZ
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Vacations and getaways similar to Desert View Watchtower
- Other Hotels near Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon
- Hotels near popular Grand Canyon Attractions
- Expedia's Latest Trends
Expedia's Latest Trends
Hotels
- Winery Hotels in Florida
- Glad Live Gangnam
- Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong
- KKR Hotel Osaka
- Hotel Xcaret Arte – All Parks / All Fun Inclusive, Adults Only
- Le Mong Hotel
- Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach
- Hotels in Phu Quoc
- Apartments Toronto
- Le Grove Serviced Residences
- SEAMARQ Hotel
- Hotel Granvia Osaka
- Hotels with an Indoor Pool in Jeju
- Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort
- BE Grand Resort Bohol
- Apartments Gasan Digital Complex Station
Flights
