Lipan Point is a South Rim viewpoint off Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park, with broad views of the canyon and Colorado River. Its open outlook reveals cliffs, buttes and rock formations, and the changing light at sunset draws photographers. The spot is a quieter place to pause and take in the canyon. Parking is available, but spaces can fill before sunset, so arrive early if you want to watch the light change.
A stop on Desert View Drive
Lipan Point sits along Desert View Drive, the route between the park’s eastern entrance and Grand Canyon Village. It is one of several viewpoints along the drive. From the overlook, the canyon opens toward the northeast and west, with the Colorado River visible below.
The light changes across the canyon as the sun drops. Shadows deepen around its buttes and temples, and the sky can shift from orange to dusty rose. Sunrise is another option for photographers seeking angled light on the formations.
FAQ
Where is Lipan Point?
It is on Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park, on the South Rim.
Can you see the Colorado River from Lipan Point?
Yes. The viewpoint looks across the canyon toward the river.
Is Lipan Point wheelchair accessible?
The asphalt trails are suitable for electric wheelchairs, and accessible parking is available.
