Desert View Watchtower

This is the Desert View Watchtower on the South rim of the Grand Canyon. The 70 foot tall tower is about 20 miles from Grand Canyon Village and a great stop when touring the south rim.
This is the Desert View Watchtower on the South rim of the Grand Canyon. The 70 foot tall tower is about 20 miles from Grand Canyon Village and a great stop when touring the south rim.
An early morning stop along the South Rim as we made our way towards Antelope Canyon.
Could’ve stayed here all day to watch the views change from the sun!
An unusual springtime snow storm creates cold clouds which rise from the valley floor along the Colorado river to the mesas above at Desert View viewpoint. #grandcanyon #arizona #natgeo #natgeotravel #NatGeoYourShot #artofvisuals #beautifuldestinations #nikon #TLPicks #livetravelchannel #theglobewanderer #RTWChat #PassionPassport #ilovetravel #travelblogger #BDTeam #tourtheplanet #bestintravel #roamtheplanet #picoftheday #ExploringTheGlobe #travel #traveltheworld #bbctravel #aroundtheworld #instatravel #fodorsonthego #lonelyplanet #lensculture

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The grand canyon was definitely that - grand! Almost too much so... so big, so vast... almost looks the same in a lot of spots- but still breathtaking

Moran Point

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moran Point and also enjoy the hiking trails in Grand Canyon. Discover the area's breathtaking sunrises and top-notch restaurants.

Moran Point
Cape Royal featuring a gorge or canyon and desert views

Cape Royal

The southernmost observation point of the Grand Canyon North Rim features extraordinary views of the region’s limestone canyons and rugged landscape.

Cape Royal
Cabin Above Bright Angel Creek Near Phantom Ranch. , Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

Phantom Ranch

Find out about the history of Grand Canyon Village when you spend time at Phantom Ranch. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Phantom Ranch
Tablet computer woman hiking in Grand Canyon using travel app or map during her hike. Multiethnic hiker girl relaxing on South Kaibab Trail, south rim of Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA.

South Kaibab Trailhead

Enjoy a trip to South Kaibab Trailhead and popular activities such as hiking in Grand Canyon. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

South Kaibab Trailhead
North Rim showing tranquil scenes, a gorge or canyon and landscape views

Roaring Springs Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roaring Springs Canyon during your travels in North Rim. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Roaring Springs Canyon
Hard to comprehend the scale of the scenery

Mather Point

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets 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.

Mather Point

Top Desert View Watchtower Hotel Deals

Yavapai Lodge

Yavapai Lodge

3 out of 5
11 Yavapai Lodge Road Grand Canyon AZ
Yavapai Lodge
Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites

Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites

2.5 out of 5
226 Hwy 64 Grand Canyon AZ
Grand Canyon Hotel and Suites
Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
202 South Village Loop Grand Canyon AZ
Maswik Lodge - Inside the Park
Red Feather Lodge

Red Feather Lodge

3 out of 5
300 State Route 64 Grand Canyon AZ
Red Feather Lodge
El Tovar - Inside the Park

El Tovar - Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
Grand Canyon Village Grand Canyon AZ
El Tovar - Inside the Park
Grand Canyon Lodge

Grand Canyon Lodge

2.5 out of 5
AZ-67 North Rim AZ
Grand Canyon Lodge
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon

The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon

4 out of 5
149 State Highway 64 - Tusayan Grand Canyon AZ
The Grand Hotel at the Grand Canyon
Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG

Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG

4 out of 5
74 State Route 64 Grand Canyon AZ
Holiday Inn Resort The Squire at Grand Canyon by IHG
Bright Angel Lodge – Inside the Park

Bright Angel Lodge – Inside the Park

3 out of 5
9 Village Loop Drive Grand Canyon AZ
Bright Angel Lodge – Inside the Park
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