CAMPGROUNDS

Canyon View Campground

Open

April 1 through September 30

Phone

928/672-2700

This simple campground is a tenth of a mile away from the visitor center on an unpaved road. It is free and quiet, and has fine canyon views on both sides. There are 16 sites, three of which are good for group camping. These group sites can be reserved by calling (928)672-2700. There are composting toilets, charcoal grills, and no water; water is available at the other campground. People enjoy this campground for its silence and spectacular night skies.

Sunset View Campground

Open All Year

This free campground with paved roads is close to the visitor center, has 31 small sites with picnic tables, charcoal grills, and parking spaces. There are restrooms and running water. No hookups are available; RV's are limited to 28 feet or less. The campground is first-come, first-served. In the winter, campers should be prepared for cold temperatures and snow. The terrain is sandstone and pinyon-juniper forest; the campground is private and restful.

Three Mesa Top Trails Behind Visitor Center Always Open

Sandal Trail: paved trail leads top overlook of Betatakin/Talastima cliff dwelling (1-mile round trip).

Aspen Trail: branches off Sandal Trail to descend 300 feet to view ancient aspen forest (0.8-mile round trip).

Canyon View Trail: view of head of Betatakin Canyon; leads to campground (0.6-mile round trip).

Download trail map of the three rim trail by clicking "here" in a pdf format.