1. Desert View Watchtower is a historic 70-foot tower located at the eastern end of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It was designed by Mary Colter and constructed in 1932. The tower was built in the style of an ancient Puebloan watchtower, and it is meant to blend in with its natural surroundings. Visitors can climb the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the canyon from the top. Inside the tower, there are also murals and paintings by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie. Additionally, Desert View Watchtower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2. Desert View Watchtower is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm from Labor Day to Memorial Day, and from 8 am to 7 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The phone number for the Grand Canyon National Park is (928) 638-7888, but there is no specific phone number for the watchtower.
3. To enter the Grand Canyon National Park, visitors must pay an entrance fee of $35 per vehicle, which is valid for seven days. Alternatively, visitors can purchase an annual pass for $80. There is no additional fee to enter Desert View Watchtower. The watchtower is located at the end of Desert View Drive, which is accessible by car or shuttle bus from various locations within the park.
