This picnic area, located just east of the shuttle-bus-only Yaki Point Road on the south side of Desert View Drive, has shaded picnic tables and restrooms. There is, unfortunately, no view of Grand Canyon from this picnic area.

This picnic area is very popular with both day and overnight hikers due to its proximity to the S. Kaibab Trail. Parking is very limited and generally not available within an hour or two of sunrise. If you are trying to access the S. Kaibab Trailhead, park in Lots 1–4 at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and ride the free shuttle service to the trailhead. It is a short 6 minute ride and buses leave every 10–15 throughout the year from before sunrise till after sunset.