Campgrounds - North Rim

Opened May 15, 2013 - for the 2013 Season.
Jump to: North Rim Campground -- Outside the Park (North Rim) -- Tuweep

 

This page has information about "developed" campgrounds. (where vehicles are permitted)
For information about backpacking and camping within the canyon, visit this link.

Camping in the park on the North Rim is restricted to the established campground. Camping fees are in addition to entrance fees, and are charged per night. Campsite reservations fill up fast; make reservations as far in advance as you can.

Campground Reservations:

On the North Rim, campground reservations can be made for the North Rim Campground.
Reservations can be made through the
National Recreation Reservation Service
by calling 1-877-444-6777
or online at http://www.recreation.gov/
Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.

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A North Rim family site in the pines.

Grand Canyon National Park Photo

NPS North Rim Campground

36°12'38"N - 112°03'36"W (8.316 ft/ 2,535 m)
Open for the 2013 season
Operated by the National Park Service.

• No hook-ups, however,
• there is a dump station within the campground.
• Offers tent and RV camping
• Accessible campsites and restrooms are available.
• Pets are allowed, but must be leashed at all times, and may not be left unattended.
• Wood and charcoal fires are only permitted in provided campsite grills.
• No gathering of down wood - wood may be purchased at the general store.
• Coin operated laundry and showers are located at the entrance to the campground.

Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling
1-877-444-6777 or online at http://www.recreation.gov/
It is best to make reservations because the North Rim Campground fills most days.

Fees are $18-$25 per site per night. A maximum of 2 vehicles, 6 people, 3 tents are allowed per site. (A vehicle, which is towing a trailer, pop-up, tent trailer, fifth wheel, or a motor home pulling a vehicle, is considered two vehicles.)

Golden Age or Access passport holders pay only ½ price year round (passport number is needed when making reservation and passport holder must be camping at the site).

Hiker/biker communal (shared) sites are available during the season - inquire at the campground kiosk office.

Group sites are also available, $50/night, maximum of 25 people and 3 vehicles allowed per group site. Passes may not be used with group sites.

 

grand canyon national park photo

Download the North Rim Map (289kb PDF file)

Download the North Rim Campground Bulletin
(with campground map 345 kb PDF file)

View more photos of the North Rim Campground here

During the Winter: snowshoers and cross-country skiers are permitted to use the park's group campsites if they have obtained a permit through the park's Backcountry Information Center.

Personal snowmobiles are not permitted within the park.

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Park  Newspaper

Download the 2013 Season (English)
North Rim Guide (letter-size)
(Prints on 8.5 x 11" paper 3 MB PDF File)

North Rim Guide (tabloid size)
(Prints on 11 x 17" paper 2.5 MB PDF File)

The 2013 season edition of the North Rim Guide contains the maps, schedules and information needed to plan your visit.

North Rim lodging and camping along with most other visitor services within the park are open from mid-May to mid-October. It is best to reserve lodging and campsites as far ahead as possible.

Download the maps/trail guide as one large page 22.5 x 17"
(660 kb PDF file)

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Outside The Park Camping - North Rim

DeMotte Campground
Operated by the U.S. Forest Service. 16 miles/ 28km north of the canyon rim. No hookups or reservations. Generally open May 15 to Nov. 1 for overnight camping, depending on snowfall. $17 for the first vehicle, $8 for the second, per site.

Jacob Lake Campground
Operated by the U.S. Forest Service, 45 miles/75 km north of the North Rim, during the summer only, no hookups or reservations. $17 per per night for first vehicle; second vehicle $8.00 Free evening programs.

Dispersed Camping
Is permitted in the national forest outside the park; there are restrictions, however. Inquire at North Rim Visitor Center inside park, or at Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center at Jacob Lake [phone]. In winter contact the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 248, Fredonia, AZ 86022 or call [phone].

Kaibab Camper Village (Jacob Lake)
Commercial campground located ¼ mile/0.5 km south of Jacob Lake on Arizona Highway 67. Full hook-ups available. Phone [phone] May 15-October 15. Off-season phone [phone], outside AZ 1-800-525-0924.

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Tent site in Tuweep Campground

NPS photo by Todd Seliga

The Tuweep Campground

This area, known as both Tuweep and Toroweap, is on the northwest rim of Grand Canyon National Park. in the remote Arizona Strip.

A visit to this area can be challenging, but rewarding. Since the National Park Service manages the area for its primitive values, improvements and services are minimal.

Nine primitive sites for up to six people and two vehicles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping is free.

One group site for 7-11 people and up to four vehicles is available via reservation only up until noon the day it is needed. The group site may be reserved, free of charge, up to four months in advance. Online reservations are not available. Contact the South Rim Backcountry Information Center for further information at [phone], 1 to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, MST or via email.

Sites may fill during spring months, especially on weekends. Picnic tables, fire grates, and composting toilets are provided, but no electricity or water is available. Bring your own firewood. Learn more...

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• Developed Campgrounds on the South Rim
• Backcountry Camping Permits

 

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