Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km)
of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands
of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most
spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon
unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and
south rims.

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

## Overview

Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at an altitude of 7,463
ft (2,275 m), Desert View Campground is located 23 miles (37 km) to the east
of Grand Canyon Village. The Desert View area offers a peaceful setting. There
are 50 campsites. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV’s,
or vehicles with travel trailers (30 ft./9 m total length). Vehicles over 29'
in (8.8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging
resources and/or vehicle/trailer.

Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations
during its season, usually mid-April to mid-October. You may book reservations
up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground does not hold back any
campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not
have a wait list or call back system.

You may book same day reservations online on Recreation.gov or through the
toll-free call center at 1-877-444-6777.

## Recreation

•Wildlife Viewing

•Camping

•Biking

•Photography

•Ranger Station

•Star Gazing

## Facilities

•Wildlife Viewing

•Camping

•Biking

•Photography

•Ranger Station

•Star Gazing

## Natural Features

Desert View Campground lies beneath a mixture of Pinyon and Juniper trees,
providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is less than 1/2
mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise and
sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the
canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history.
Campers can take a short from the campground to the historic Desert View
Watchtower. Visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles
through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including
elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California
condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several
thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.

## Nearby Attractions

• Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted
Desert. The Desert View Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane
Colter. Tusayan Ruin and Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small
Ancestral Puebloan village 800 years ago. Both are within 5 miles from the
campground.

## Charges & Cancellations

Reservation adjustments are made online through www.recreation.gov. or by
phone (877)444-6777.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at an altitude of 7,463 ft (2,275 m), Desert View Campground is located 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village.  The Desert View area offers a peaceful setting. There are 50 campsites. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV’s, or vehicles with travel trailers (30 ft./9 m total length). Vehicles over 29' in (8.8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging resources and/or vehicle/trailer.</p>
<p>Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations during its season, usually mid-April to mid-October. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground  does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not have a wait list or call back system.  </p>
<p>You may book same day reservations <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258825?tab=campsites" rel="nofollow">online</a>  on Recreation.gov or through the toll-free call center at 1-877-444-6777.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>•Wildlife Viewing</p>
<p>•Camping</p>
<p>•Biking</p>
<p>•Photography</p>
<p>•Ranger Station</p>
<p>•Star Gazing</p>

<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>•Wildlife Viewing</p>
<p>•Camping</p>
<p>•Biking</p>
<p>•Photography</p>
<p>•Ranger Station</p>
<p>•Star Gazing</p>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Desert View Campground lies beneath a mixture of Pinyon and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is less than 1/2 mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history. Campers can take a short  from the campground to the historic Desert View Watchtower. Visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>• Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The Desert View Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane Colter. Tusayan Ruin and Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small Ancestral Puebloan village 800 years ago. Both are within 5 miles from the campground. </p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Reservation adjustments are made online through www.recreation.gov. or by phone (877)444-6777.  </p>

* Campsites at the Desert View Campground are $18.00 per night.
  * The Interagency Senior Pass, Interagency Access Pass, Golden Age Passport, and Golden Access Passport entitle the pass owner to a 50% discount on camping fees. No discounts on camping for any other Federal Pass holders.
  * There are no groups sites at Desert View. 
  * An individual may not book multiple campsites for the same dates (one campsite per night per individual). Campsites are limited to 6 campers per site. Gatherings of multiple campers from different sites at a single campsite is not permitted as it leads to increased noise and resource damage. Mather Campground has Group Sites.

Visit Desert View Campground for a more solitary experience.

Two Tents

Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill

Empty campsite

Sites are limited to six people.

Motorcycles

Desert View Campground Bathrooms

Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet.

RV in campsite

The Desert View developed area including the campground

Desert View Campground

## Overview

Mather Campground is located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in
northern Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on
Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular
scenery.  
  
The campground is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort
levels. It is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic
overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general
store and hiking and biking trails are all within a few miles from the
facility.  
  
The campground is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft. Summers are sunny
with high temperatures generally in the 80s. Thunderstorms frequently occur in
July, August, and early September. Fall and spring are mostly sunny and cool
with the occasional snow. Weather is variable; visitors should come prepared.

## Recreation

From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and
biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim
Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the
edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not
permitted below the rim. Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the
canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The
park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the
canyon and along the rim.

## Facilities

From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and
biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim
Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the
edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not
permitted below the rim. Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the
canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The
park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the
canyon and along the rim.

## Natural Features

Mather Campground lies beneath a mixture of a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine,
Pinyon, and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The
campground is one mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon
during sunrise and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and
violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of
geologic history. Campers can take a short shuttle bus ride from the
campground to the Visitors Center. Visitors can also visit Yavapai Geology
Museum, where they learn about the forces that formed the canyon. Below,
visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the
bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule
deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor.
Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand
feet above the canyon in search for carrion.

## Nearby Attractions

Numerous visitor centers, restaurants, museums and shops are within a shuttle
bus ride from the campground. Beyond the village, Desert View provides one of
the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The Desert View
Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane Colter. Tusayan Ruin and
Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small Ancestral Puebloan village
800 years ago. Both are within 25 miles from the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Mather Campground is located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular scenery.<br> <br>The campground is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort levels. It is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general store and hiking and biking trails are all within a few miles from the facility.<br> <br>The campground is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft. Summers are sunny with high temperatures generally in the 80s. Thunderstorms frequently occur in July, August, and early September.  Fall and spring are mostly sunny and cool with the occasional snow. Weather is variable; visitors should come prepared.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not permitted below the rim.
  
Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the canyon and along the rim.<h2>Facilities</h2>
From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not permitted below the rim.
  
Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the canyon and along the rim.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Mather Campground lies beneath a mixture of a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine, Pinyon, and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is one mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history.
  
Campers can take a short shuttle bus ride from the campground to the Visitors Center. Visitors can also visit Yavapai Geology Museum, where they learn about the forces that formed the canyon. Below, visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the bottom of the canyon.
  
Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous visitor centers, restaurants, museums and shops are within a shuttle bus ride from the campground. Beyond the village, Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The Desert View Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane Colter. Tusayan Ruin and Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small Ancestral Puebloan village 800 years ago. Both are within 25 miles from the campground.

Please Note: The $6 campsites are for campers who arrive on foot or bicycle
only. Please refer to the Need to Know section for more information.

Mather Campground wildlife-buck

Campsites in Aspen and Fir Loops, Mather Campground

Campsites in Aspen and Fir Loops, Mather Campground1

Mather Campground wildlife

Mather campground staff working to open campground for the season.

Opening day working hard to clear roads. Campsites snowy with 2 to 4 feet of snow.

Mather Campground winter storm 03/01/2023

Mather Campground site winter storm 03/01/2023

Mather Campground staff getting ready to open for the season.

Be prepared Mather Campground is above 6400' and can have snow Winter Spring or Fall. Snow can remain a week or weekend at a time. Check web cams and weather forcast.

Winter and spring camping conditions.

Snow at Mather Campground can be a magical experience. Be prepared check Weather forcast and web cams.

Mather Campground

## Overview

The North Rim Campground is located on the remote and rustic North Rim of
Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, approximately 210 miles (338
km) from Grand Canyon Village, AZ on the South Rim. It is nestled in a thick
ponderosa and aspen forest just on the canyon's edge at an elevation of 8,200
feet.

  * This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs.
  * Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated. 
  * The **maximum length** in each site description is the **combined length of both the RV/trailer and tow vehicle.**
  * Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow passages through trees. 
  * Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings. 
  * The **maximum vehicle length** permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kiabab Trailhead is **22 feet** ; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park.

## Recreation

## Facilities

## Natural Features

North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with
aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet in
elevation; however, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to
see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab
Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes. Many species of
wildlife call the Kaibab Plateau home including the tassel-eared Kaibab
squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world.

## contact_info

Between 05/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (928)
638-7814 to speak with local staff. From 11/13/2023 to 05/14/2024 this
location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The North Rim Campground is located on the remote and rustic North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, approximately 210 miles (338 km) from Grand Canyon Village, AZ on the South Rim. It is nestled in a thick ponderosa and aspen forest just on the canyon's edge at an elevation of 8,200 feet.</p>
<ul>
<li>This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs.</li>
<li>Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated. </li>
<li>The <strong>maximum length</strong> in each site description is the <strong>combined length of both the RV/trailer and tow vehicle.</strong></li>
<li>Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow passages through trees. </li>
<li>Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings.  </li>
<li>The <strong>maximum vehicle length</strong> permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kiabab Trailhead is <strong>22 feet</strong>; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Recreation</h2>

<h2>Facilities</h2>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet in elevation; however, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes. Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab Plateau home including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
Between 05/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (928) 638-7814 to speak with local staff. From 11/13/2023 to 05/14/2024 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

North Rim Campground, Grand Canyon National Park

NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND

Shower and Laundry Building

Tent set up at campsite surrounded by golden aspen trees

Tent among golden aspens

View from an observation point on the North Rim

View of the Grand Canyon from a North Rim observation point

Small trailers are a good fit at the North Rim Campground

Small trailers parked at campsites in the North Rim Campground

The North Rim can receive several feet of snow during the winter and could delay the opening of the park in the spring

Heavy equipment plow through several feet of snow

Bison call the meadows of the North Rim home during the summer

A herd of bison grazing in a North Rim meadow

Kaibab Squirrels are endemic to the North Rim and are a special treat to see in the North Rim Campground

Gray squirrel with white tail and ears has food in its mouth while climbing a tree

The General Store is a short walk from the North Rim Campground

Large wooden general store

Campers can ask questions and check in for their campsite at the Campground Registration Kiosk

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