Established Camping
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Check the campsite's parking/vehicle dimensions BEFORE you make the reservation! Each site has its own length and what will fit into that site. The Total/Combined/Maximum Vehicle length is from the FRONT bumper of the towing vehicle/RV to the REAR bumper of the trailer or single vehicle w/o a trailer/towed vehicle. The Maximum/Total/Combined length of a vehicle or combination is 30 feet; to fit and maneuver in the campground. A 24' trailer/5th wheel would need a 6' truck to fit our largest site (24 + 6 =30'). A 25' RV w/ a towed vehicle will not fit; and would need to leave the towed vehicle outside the campground. Ignoring the size limitations will likely result in damage to your vehicle or the natural landscape; and could result in you being asked to leave the campground due to being oversized.
Check the campsite's parking/vehicle dimensions BEFORE you make the reservation! Each site has its own length and what will fit into that site. The Total/Combined/Maximum Vehicle length is from the FRONT bumper of the towing vehicle/RV to the REAR bumper of the trailer or single vehicle w/o a trailer/towed vehicle. The Maximum/Total/Combined length of a vehicle or combination is 30 feet; to fit and maneuver in the campground. A 24' trailer/5th wheel would need a 6' truck to fit our largest site (24 + 6 =30'). A 25' RV w/ a towed vehicle will not fit; and would need to leave the towed vehicle outside the campground. Ignoring the size limitations will likely result in damage to your vehicle or the natural landscape; and could result in you being asked to leave the campground due to being oversized.
About
National Park Service
Grand Canyon National Park
Overview
Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at an altitude of 7,463 ft (2,275 m), Desert View Campground is located 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village. The Desert View area offers a peaceful setting. There are 50 campsites. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV___s, or vehicles with travel trailers (30 ft./9 m total length). Vehicles over 29' in (8.8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging resources and/or vehicle/trailer. Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations during its season, usually mid-April to mid-October. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not have a wait list or call back system.____ You may book same day reservations online on Recreation.gov or through the toll-free call center at 1-877-444-6777.
Recreation
___Wildlife Viewing ___Camping ___Biking ___Photography ___Ranger Station ___Star Gazing
Facilities
There are a total of 50 campsites in the Desert View Campground. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV's or Travel Trailers. Sites can not accommodate large RV's or Travel Trailers (30 ft. maximum length - Front bumper to rear bumper). Limit of six persons; two tents; two-vehicles or one RV/Travel Trailer per site. There are no Group Sites. Affiliated Groups cannot break up into separate sites. Examples of Affiliated Group: clubs, Scouts, organizations, group of friends, large family gatherings. All campsites are dry sites. No utility, water, or sewer hook-ups are available. Each site does have a campfire grill for fires and cooking use and a picnic table. There are two water faucets located within the campground. There are men's, women's, and ADA accessible restrooms in the campground. The restrooms have flushing toilets and sinks (no hot water). No showers, laundromat, or dump station at the Desert View Campground. The nearest showers, laundromat, and dump station are at: Mather Campground, in Grand Canyon Village, 26 miles/42 km west of Desert View. Note: Mather Campground showers, and laundromat are CLOSED AT THIS TIME due to Covid-19. A General Store and a Gas Station are in the Desert View area; with limited groceries and firewood.
Natural Features
Desert View Campground lies beneath a mixture of Pinyon and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is less than 1/2 mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history. Campers can take a short from the campground to the historic Desert View Watchtower. Visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.
Nearby Attractions
___ Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The Desert View Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane Colter. Tusayan Ruin and Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small Ancestral Puebloan village 800 years ago. Both are within 5 miles from the campground.__
Charges & Cancellations
Reservation adjustments are made online through www.recreation.gov. or by phone (877)444-6777.____
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
The best place to see the Grand Canyon right from your campground
Great location to enjoy the east side of Grand Canyon NP. There is a fantastic trail right from the campground for unbelievable views and no crowds. Trail is unmarked but easy to find and follow. The edge of the canyon is right there, so caution is warranted for young kids and pets.
Campground hosts had left for the season, but the friendly Park Rangers filled in and did a great job, going above the call of duty keeping the older restrooms super clean. We appreciate you!
Would have given 5 stars, but there were quiet hour issues as campers ran their generators during the middle of the night and there were multiple late night arrivals or 4 am departures. Otherwise, the night skies were amazing and lows in the 30s made for great campfires and sleeping.
This is an older smaller campground. It is not a fit for most RV's, but great for vans, truck campers, small trailers, and tents. It is within walking distance of the watch tower and east visitor center (long walk or very short drive).
We will visit again when we want to enjoy the wonder of the Grand Canyon without the crowds.
Desert view campground
Nice campground a little ways from the main village. Has a short walk from your camp site right to the edge of the canyon with amazing views. Super clean bathroom and has fresh spring water to fill up with
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Amazing Campground on the South Rim
If you’re lucky enough to camp here, it’s absolutely amazing! There’s 40+ sites varying from car to RV, but they’re spaced nicely to allow privacy. I stayed at site 24 and had a completely open wilderness behind me. So much so that a family of deer came within feet of my tent and I could hear the wild horses at night! Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Facilities are nice and the Rangers were extremely helpful. I went in the middle of June and the temps still dropped into the lower 30’s, so be sure to plan accordingly.
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Location
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park is located in Arizona
Directions
The Desert View Campground is located in the Desert View Area; 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village and 28 miles west of Cameron; near the Desert View Gas Station.
Coordinates
36.03893676 N
111.8226088 W