Grand Canyon Inn and Campground, Historic lodging compound in Coconino County, United States.
Grand Canyon Inn and Campground is a historic district on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, about 1 mile (1.6 km) back from Bright Angel Point. Its centerpiece is a single-story rustic inn measuring about 73.5 by 41.85 feet (22.4 by 12.76 m), built with exposed structural framing and sheathing on the inside. Peeled log posts mark the corners and support the enclosed front porch, with clerestory windows between porch and main roof. Behind the inn stand four studs-out duplex cabins built in 1934, ten log duplex cabins with stone front porches, and 27 exposed-frame single-family cabins. The North Rim Campground lies just south of the inn.
The compound was built during the early tourism era at the Grand Canyon and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This recognition acknowledges its importance in developing visitor accommodations across the western parks.
The property reflects how travelers experienced the Grand Canyon during the early national park era. The compound shows the kind of accommodations and community life that existed when visiting such remote natural areas was still an adventure.
The Inn and cabins sit about 1 mile (1.6 km) back from Bright Angel Point, farther from the rim than Grand Canyon Lodge, near the North Rim Headquarters. The North Rim Campground lies just south of the Inn building, with log restrooms and stone firewood enclosures. The Inn building itself now serves as a store.
The Inn building later became a dining facility and then a store, while the former tourist cabins were converted into housing for Park Service and concessioner personnel. The campground's log restrooms and stone firewood enclosures are included in the historic district for their architectural character.
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