Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

I have stayed here 4 times. I have a van now , but great on a tent too. Nice bathrooms, showers, laundry. Well stocked store across the road.

The Ranger rebooked us so we didn’t have to change lots during our 4 night stay. We ended up at an Equestrian site. Good cellar reception. Not too many neighbors. Raven, deer, elk around with coyote yipping at night.

There were plenty of spots to reserve in October, which made it really nice for fitting into our trip around other spots we visited without having to worry about where to stay. It was during the shutdown but the bathrooms were open and had a sink outside for doing dishes. We got a site far from the main road and should have gone for a closer one. We thought it'd be a better site and more secluded. Turns out all the sites have some trees but are pretty open so get one closer to the canyon and the road in as the shuttles come there. Had a firepit and picnic table and so many spots (lots of room) for our tent. We were kind of burnt out from traveling so we did a lot of hanging at our site. It was nice and peaceful.

Even though the campground is very large, it was still quiet, and there's a decent amount of privacy between most sites. We stayed one night in Pine Loop site 275. It was right next to the bathroom and a water spigot. 

During the time we were there, no one was working, but they had a great system. Any site not reserved was listed on these paper tabs. You choose your site, take the tab, and pay the following morning during the timeframe when the station is staffed. It was so much easier than trying to choose a site online. 

The grocery store and restaurant nearby were convenient, and the elk wandering around was an added bonus. Don't forget to look up at night. The stars really like to put on a show here.

Mather Campground is a fantastic place to stay when visiting Grand Canyon National Park. The campsites are spacious, shaded by tall pines, and offer a wonderful sense of privacy and calm. Facilities are clean and well-maintained, with easy access to water, restrooms, and shuttle stops. The best part is how close it is to the South Rim—just a short walk or quick bike ride to stunning viewpoints and trails. Whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, Mather provides that classic national park experience: quiet nights under starry skies and mornings filled with birdsong. Highly recommended!

Very spacious campground. Clear instructions from the rangers re parking, facilities etc. easy access to shuttle buses which can take you around the whole south rim and all the trails. Near well-stoked grocery store. On the pricer side for a campground ($30 for a tent + park entry) but probably the cheapest way to stay near the Grand Canyon! Flush toilets which are heated. Showers and laundry available unless wild fire restrictions (check website before for info!).

They had clean showers and good priced laundry. There were several bathrooms and they were clean.

We saw elk every morning, it is not a long walk to shuttle access and to the store/showers. It felt quiet and secluded even though the campground is big. Overall was a great stay!

We stayed two nights in the weekend, so of course it got busy and a little noisy at times, but this will be much better on weekdays. Despite what the description says, they even have showers. But they have limited opening times and are blocked for long cleaning shifts several times a day. We didn’t have a tent but there were plenty so the ground seems alright for that. Easy to get to all Grand Canyon sites via shuttle.

We arrived late on Thursday (around 5 pm) and there are plenty of sites for $15. The toilets and potable water are on but the showers are off because of the north rim fire.

There is so much here it's almost not camping. Full grocery store, restaurants, showers, everything. The bus service is also amazing. It takes 30 minutes to walk to the bright angel trail, but you can juat use the bus service to save your energy to and from places. We stayed at site 1 which had more than enough trees to hang a couple hammocks. Showers and laundromat are 2.50 per use. Great stay. Would gladly stay again.

$30.00 for first come first serve sites; no hookups for those but beauty all around including wild animals (don’t feed); showers/laundry available as well and fresh water 👍

A good place to stay to see the Grand Canyon, facilities were well maintained with spacious lots, price was fair considering the proximity to the canyon. Make sure you have reservations.

Great site near all things South Rim Grand Canyon! Clean bathrooms, showers and laundry. Close walk to marketplace for deli food and groceries!

Easy walk to the Canyon Rim from the campground. The hiking trails are paved and dog-friendly, just make sure you bring something to pick up after your furry friends. Beautiful views of the Canyon.

Allocated sites on a series of ine way roads. Bays on either side of the kne way road. If in an RV ensure to book a site on the correct side of the road.

Toilets are clean and flush. Not long drops.

Rubbish skips spread around.

Good reasonable rules to ensure everyone's enjoyment.

Pretty cool site!!

Despite its size, this campground offers large, fairly private sites. Easy access to shuttle buses and parking lots, visitor center, grocery store etc.

Love this campground in the forest! Spacious sites, well signposted. No hookups but toilets available. Each site has a table and fire pit too. It’s lovely. There is a shuttle bus stop just outside, and the camp services with dump, water, laundry and showers is great! Would highly recommend.

Pretty Great

✅ Great Location– Just a short drive or shuttle ride to the canyon's main viewpoints.✅ Spacious Sites– Well-maintained campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and plenty of space for tents.✅ Clean Facilities– Restrooms with flush toilets and potable water available throughout the campground.✅ Wildlife& Nature– Expect to see elk wandering around and enjoy the peaceful forest setting.✅ Affordable– A budget-friendly option compared to lodges while still being close to all major attractions.

Good spot for your visit to the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately there is not water located at the sites for washing dishes, etc.

Really big campground with alot of bathrooms throughout. Make sure to read site descriptions as some spots are very short. Showers and laundry is available at camper services. Showers cost $2.50 for 5 mins.

We spent two nights back in end of May in our campervan and it was the perfect camping experience. Bathrooms were scattered around the campsite and close by. Showers were hot located at the main office with laundry, all coin operated. Elk were at the water station which was so cool! We had our own fire pit and picnic table. FYI if you travel in May- pack warm clothes for nighttime. It dropped into the 40s at night outside and we were very cold. Also the general store was a couple min drive away, great selection of merch and groceries. The butcher has great quality meat for sale, the burgers were amazing. Starbucks is in the lodge next door for a special treat :) There’s also a free shuttle service from the camp to different lookouts/trails around the Grand Canyon

Spots are a little close but quiet and clean. Fire pit and picnic table included. Flush toilets nearby. Showers and laundry mat at the entrance.

LOTS of tree coverage. Can hang a hammock. Sites are big and not on top of each other. Central to everything on the south rim. And friendly to people on big trips that are wandering.. they always seem to have a site for you, the rangers are exceptional. And don’t feed the fat squirrel at the visitor center… he lies, he can find his own food.

The initial camping trip and fell in love with it

After spending three nights at Trailer Village, we moved to this campground for the next two nights. It is so much better and affordable so if you don’t need hookups, this is the better choice! (but be aware there is a 30-foot limit).

Sites are all paved, some are pull-thru and some back-in. Not all are completely level, but we made it work in Site 5. 

The bathroom was basic but clean and had an ADA-accessible stall. Certainly in better shape than the one in Trailer Village! If you need showers or laundry, both are close by in Camper Services. Didn’t use either during our stay but nice to know they are there. 

You can catch the shuttle bus to various points in the park at the entrance to the campground. Shout out to Ranger Diego at the check-in window – had a great conversation with him! 

Wherever you decide to stay in the park, make sure you make reservations in advance– it was completely full on a weekday in early April (and we woke up to snow!).

Stayed in Mather proper for two nights and Trailer Village for one. Both require reservations well in advance even in late October. Both were full. It was cold (24 degrees in the morning) and lots of campfires were burning. Nice shower and laundry facilities. Centrally located and within easy access to the shuttle buses. Pretty close quarters for my style of camping but tolerable.

Generally the spots are pretty close together and you can see the road in many places (definitely from our spot!). Bathrooms are nice, including a water spigot and dish area. There’s a shower and laundry spot at the front of the campground and the check-in/out process was easy!

The no generation loop (juniper) was pretty quiet, and it was surprisingly rainy and cool during our visit. Close to the visitor center, shuttles, market area, and a short drive to the Grand Canyon village