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Grand Canyon National Park is temporarily closing its in-park hotels and lodges.

The closure is caused by a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water to the park.

Guests with reservations are being offered refunds or options to rebook at nearby hotels.

Starting this weekend, Grand Canyon travelers won't be able to stay overnight in the park's lodges.

Grand Canyon National Park staff will temporarily close hotels and lodges in the park starting Dec. 6, when stricter water restrictions are put in place.

Park staff said a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water from the Canyon for use in the park, has caused water supply issues since mid-November.

The restrictions affect overnight lodging operated by concession

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