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The information below is primarily for reference; for planning a visit during 2021.
This page has information about "Developed" Campgrounds. (where vehicles are permitted) For information about backpacking and camping within the canyon, visit this link. How to Make Campground Reservations:Mather Campground (NPS)On the South Rim, campground reservations can be made for NPS Mather Campground, located within busy Grand Canyon Village. (a historic district, lodges, shuttle buses, visitor center, train etc.)
During the winter months of December, January, and February:
Trailer Village - Full Hook-upsAlso, within Grand Canyon Village is Trailer Village, a concessioner operated RV park with full hook-ups.
Desert View Campground (NPS) CLOSED for WINTERIn a less developed area, the NPS Desert View Campground is located at the east entrance to the park (25 miles/ 41km east of Grand Canyon Village)
Desert View Campground is scheduled to open for the 2021 season mid-April, 2021, and will close for the season mid-October, 2021.
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Mather Campground (NPS)Grand Canyon Village
Click to download map Mather Campground MapMather Campground Site Bulletin and Map (231 kb PDF February 2014) Mather Campground - Winter Season Bulletin/Map (210 kb PDF Dec. 2015) Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at the https://www.recreation.gov/ Photos of Mather Campground Camper Services Grab and Go - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Located at the entrance to Mather Campground. Offers a laundromat and pay showers, coffee bar, sandwiches, deli items and ice cream. Reservations are strongly recommended from mid-March 1 through mid-November.Mather Campground is usually full by noon during this time period.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). Fees are $18 per site per night. A maximum of 2 vehicles, 6 people, 3 tents are allowed per site. (A vehicle that is towing a trailer, pop-up, tent trailer, fifth wheel, or a motor home pulling a vehicle is considered two vehicles.) Hiker/biker communal (shared) sites are available March 1 thru mid-November - inquire at the campground kiosk office. Group sites are also available, $50/night, maximum of 50 people and 3 vehicles per group site. Pets are NOT ALLOWED below the canyon rim at any time. Pets are NOT permitted on the shuttle buses. Kennels are available in the South Rim Village.
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Outside the Park Camping - South Rim
Ten-X Campground
The U.S. Forest Service operates Ten-X Campground 2 miles/3 km south of Tusayan. Ten-X Campground is open May 1st through October 16th. No hook-ups or showers; pit toilets and cold water faucets are located throughout the campground. Group sites and 15 of their 70 family sites may be reserved through Recreation.gov, and the fee is $10 per night for one vehicle. (extra charge for any additional vehicles.)
The remaining family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A group site is available for groups of up to 100 people, reservations are required for the group site. Call (928) 638-2443. For more information about this campground click here:
Dispersed Camping:
Camping "at-large" is permitted in the national forest outside the park. Camping must be at least 0.25mile/ 0.4 km away from Highway 64. Other restrictions may apply. Contact the Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 3088, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 or call (928) 638-2443 for information.
Grand Canyon Camper Village:
is a commercial campground located 7 miles south of Grand Canyon Village in the town of Tusayan. Open seasonally. Hook-ups and coin-operated showers are available. Call (928) 638-2887.
http://www.grandcanyoncampervillage.com/home.html
You can secure your campsite, buy a park entrance pass, then ride the free Tusayan Shuttle to the park's transit center (at the Visitor Center.) The shuttle comes every 20 minutes. This will save you from driving your car or RV into the park where there is limited parking and road improvement work causing detours and delays.
From the transit center, you can transfer to another free shuttle and ride out to scenic overlooks, or around historic Grand Canyon Village.
Camping on Nearby American Indian Lands
Havasupai Indian Reservation
The Havasupai Indian Reservation is in a large tributary canyon on the south side of the Colorado River. This land lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is administered by the Havasupai Indian Tribe.
Update: March 16, 2020 - All Havasupai tourism has been suspended for the Campground and the Lodge, in response to the coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. Details here: https://www.havasupaireservations.com/
The village of Supai is accessible only by foot or horseback (it is an 8-mile hike each way) Hiking/camping is by tribal permit only. View 2018 information and fees on their website: http://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/Havasupai-Camping/havasupai-camping.html
Hualapai Indian Reservation
Grand Canyon West (located on the south side of the Colorado River) is managed by the Hualapai Tribe. On the north side of the river (river right) is Grand Canyon National Park, on the south side of the river (river left) above the historic high water mark is Hualapai Tribal Land. Groups desiring to hike or camp on river left above the historic high water mark must request a permit from the Hualapai Tribe in adavance of their launch date. River users are asked by the NPS and required by law to treat the sensitive cultural sites wih care and respect.
The official Website for the west rim of the Grand Canyon, known as Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk, which is owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation is: http://grandcanyonwest.com/ All tour information is listed on this website. The reservation numbers are 1-888-255-9550 and 1-928-769-2219. These numbers are also listed on this website. Inquiries such as visiting the west rim, tour packages, prices, directions and general information, should be directed to the website and the reservation lines.
For reservations at Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs: 1-928-769-2230 Fax: 1-928-769-2372
Navajo Indian Reservation
Land east of Grand Canyon National Park lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is administered by the Navajo Indian Tribe.
Public Notice: All Navajo Tribal Parks and facilities shall be closed to all public access effective March 14, 2020, and continue until further notice. https://navajonationparks.org/public-notice/
Information and permits can be obtained for camping and for the trails along the east-side of the Colorado River, Marble Canyon, Jackass Canyon, Salt Trail Canyon, Totahatso Point, Rainbow Bridge trails, Cove Mesa, Coal Mine Canyon and areas in the western portion of the Navajo Nation - at the tribal visitor center in the town of Cameron. (57 miles/ 92km east of Grand Canyon Village)
The visitor center is located at the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 64 in Cameron, Arizona. Inquiries should be directed to the Cameron Visitor Center, P.O. Box 459, Cameron, AZ 86020, (928) 679-2303 voice (928) 679-2330 fax. http://www.navajonationparks.org/
Last updated: December 2, 2020