Grand Canyon National Park: Camping

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Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

Grand Canyon National Park

Campsite

This page contains information on camping within Grand Canyon National Park.

Camping

Camping is limited to established campgrounds. Staying overnight at overlooks and parking lots is not permitted. Violators are subject to citation and/or fine.

Dispersed Camping

North Rim: Dispersed camping is permitted in the national forest outside of the park. There are restrictions, however. Inquire at the North Rim Visitor Center inside the park, or at Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center at Jacob Lake (520-643-7298). In winter, contact the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 248, Fredonia, Arizona 86022, or call 520-643-7395.
South Rim: You may camp almost anywhere in the national forest outside of the Park. Camping must be at least .25 miles away from the main highway. Other restrictions may apply. Call 520-638-2443 for more information.

Backcountry Camping

A backcountry permit is required to camp below the rim. A fee is charged. You must get permits in advance. To get a Backcountry Trip Planner, write to the park address or check out the Park's Web site. You may submit your completed applications by mail, in person, or by fax at 520-638-2125.

Campgrounds

North Rim Campgrounds

De Motte Campground
Jacob Lake Campground
Kaibab Camper Village (Jacob Lake)
North Rim Campground

Tuweep / Toroweap

South Rim Campgrounds

Camper Village
Desert View Campground
Mather Campground
Tex-X Campground
Trailer Village

South Rim Campgrounds

	Desert View Campground
Season:	Open in the warm months; generally closes in mid-October.
Location:	25 miles east of Grand Canyon Village, near the East Entrance.
Availability:	Self-registration on a first-come, first served basis.
Fee:	$10 per site per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Yes	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	No	Groceries/Supplies:	Yes
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	Yes
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	( Personal Notes )
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	Mather Campground
Season:	N/A
Location:	Near Grand Canyon Village.
Availability:	Check at the campground entrance for daily campsite availability and reservation details. Reservations may be made through Biospherics by calling 1-800-365-2267.
Fee:	$12 per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Yes	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Operated by the National Park Service. ( Personal Notes )
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	Trailer Village
Season:	N/A
Location:	Next to Mather Campground.
Availability:	Register at the entrance.
Fee:	$20 per night for two people; $1.75 for each additional person over age 16.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	Yes	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	N/A	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	N/A	Fire Pit/Grill:	N/A
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:
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	Camper Village
Season:	N/A
Location:	7 miles south of Grand Canyon Village in the town of Tusayan.
Availability:	Call 520-638-2887 for reservation information.
Fee:	$15 to $23 per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	Yes	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	N/A	Showers:	Coin operated.
Picnic Tables:	N/A	Fire Pit/Grill:	N/A
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	A commercial campground.
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	Tex-X Campgrounds
Season:	Closes in late September.
Location:	2 miles south of Tusayan in the Kaibab National Forest.
Availability:	On a first-come first-served basis.
Fee:	$10 per vehicle per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	N/A
Restrooms:	N/A	Showers:	No
Picnic Tables:	N/A	Fire Pit/Grill:	N/A
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	A Forest Service campground. Call 520-638-2443 for more information.
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North Rim Campgrounds

	North Rim Campground
Season:	The campground may remain open past October 15 with weather permitting.
Location:	Near the laundry and general store.
Availability:	Reservations can be made through Biospherics by calling 1-800-365-2267 or through the NPS reservation Web site. Check at the campground for last-minute availability.
Fee:	$15 per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	Over 8,000 feet.
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	7 days per season.
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	Yes	Drinking Water:	Yes
Restrooms:	Yes	Showers:	Yes, at laundry; coin operated.
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Collecting prohibited; bring your own or buy at the General Store.
Laundry:	Yes	Groceries/Supplies:	Yes
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Operated by the National Park Service. ( Personal Notes )
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	De Motte Campground
Season:	Opens on June 1, for the summer only.
Location:	16 miles north of the North Rim.
Availability:	No reservations; on a first come, first served basis.
Fee:	$10 per vehicle per night.
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	N/A
Restrooms:	N/A	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	N/A	Fire Pit/Grill:	N/A
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	Free evening programs.
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	Operated by the U.S. Forest Service.
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	Kaibab Camper Village (Jacob Lake)
Season:	From May 15th through October 15th.
Location:	.25 miles south of Jacob Lake on Arizona Highway 67.
Availability:	Phone 520-643-7804. During the off-season, phone 520-526-0924. If you live outside of Arizona, call 1-800-525-0924.
Fee:	N/A
Sites:	N/A	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	N/A
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	Full hookups available.	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	N/A
Restrooms:	N/A	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	N/A	Fire Pit/Grill:	N/A
Firewood:	N/A
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	A commercial campground.
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	Tuweep / Toroweap
Season:	N/A
Location:	N/A
Availability:	First come, first served. Sites fill during spring and fall months, especially on weekends.
Fee:	No charge for the campground or day-use.
Sites:	11 primitive sites.	Elevation:	N/A
Group Sites:	One; may be reserved by calling 520-638-7870.
Stay Limit:	N/A
RV Hookups:	No	Maximum Length:	N/A
Sanitary Dump:	N/A	Drinking Water:	No; bring your own.
Restrooms:	Composting toilets.	Showers:	N/A
Picnic Tables:	Yes	Fire Pit/Grill:	Yes
Firewood:	Bring your own firewood.
Laundry:	N/A	Groceries/Supplies:	N/A
Quiet Hours:	N/A
Campground Host:	N/A	Campfire Program:	N/A
Checkout Time:	N/A
Comments:	A permit and fee are required for backcountry camping. ( Personal Notes )

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