Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2024

Desert Camping with a Short Walk to Canyon

Desert View in Grand Canyon NP: This area is much less busy than the South Rim. Pretty views, but no trails down into the canyon. Ask the host for information for the short Sunrise Tr. It is only a short walk to the Tower. (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 4 Price 2024: $ w interagency pass Security: No Usage during visit: Full over Memorial Day Site Privacy: Partially obstructed w vegetation - many outside sites Site Spacing: Many outside sites are nicely spaced. Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes, there are 2 spigots. Generators: Allowed only during wry specific hours. Bathroom: Very clean flush toilets Showers: No Pull Throughs: Some of the better sites are. Cell Service (AT&T): intermittent Setting: Pine and juniper forest Recent Weather: Very sunny and warm during the day. Solar: We had a nice afternoon window for our fixed panels. Insects: None Host: Yes Sites: Roger’s favorites: pull through numbers: 46,48 – right next to the Sunrise Trail. , 42 39,25, 22, Back ins: 44 , 25, 27,24*, 20

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  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024
  • Review photo of Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park by Roger W., June 15, 2024