North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

Overview

The North Rim Campground is located on the remote and rustic North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, approximately 210 miles (338 km) from Grand Canyon Village, AZ on the South Rim. It is nestled in a thick ponderosa and aspen forest just on the canyon's edge at an elevation of 8,200 feet. This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs. Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated.__ The maximum length in each site description is the combined length of both the RV/trailer and tow vehicle. Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow passages through trees.__ Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings.____ The maximum vehicle length permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kiabab Trailhead is 22 feet; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park.

Recreation

Facilities

Campground: There is a standard campground that can accomodate tent and RV camping, a tent-only campground, and a group tent-only campground. This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs.__ Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated.__ Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow trees.__ Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring with a cooking grill. Group sites have 2 picnic tables and 2 campfire rings with cooking grills each. Water spigots and restrooms with flush toilets and sinks are located throughout the main campground. The tent-only section has a vault toilet nearby but tent campers are welcome to use the other facilities. Visitor Services: The North Rim Campground Registration Kiosk is open 7 days a week to assist with check-in and reservation modifications. The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Lodge are located 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the campground. The Grand Canyon Lodge (concessionaire) operates the campground General Store, showers/laundry facility, and gas station. During park-wide water restrictions, the showers/laundry facility may be closed to conserve water. The Grand Canyon Lodge offers sit-down and grab-and-go food services everyday through October 15th.__

Natural Features

North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet in elevation; however, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes. Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab Plateau home including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world.

contact_info

Between 05/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (928) 638-7814 to speak with local staff. From 11/13/2023 to 05/14/2024 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.