Mather Point

Mather Point in the Grand Canyon National Park provides one of the first viewing points upon entering the Grand Canyon area. Views of the canyon are breathtaking and panoramic. Mather Point is situated approximately 2.5 miles to the north of the park entrance along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. The viewpoint provides initial access to the canyon and can get quite busy with traffic and tourists throughout the visiting season. There are a number of places see down into the canyon and gain superb photo opportunities. Most of the photos found in the park's gift shops were taken from Mather Point.

The area offers a large parking lot on site that fills up quickly with RVs and vehicles. Cars can be seen parked alongside the road as well because the parking lot fills up fast. Less traffic can be found in the mornings. By late afternoon and early evening the parking lot is completely filled and overflowing. Many travelers stick around at the point to witness the sunsets that can only be found in the Grand Canyon. The views can be seen for miles and provide great pictures. It is no wonder why the Mather Point is the Grand Canyon's prime viewing location.