Dust, gravel, and a clear sightline to the canyon rim define the experience at Grand Canyon Camper Village, a privately operated RV park sitting about a mile from the South Rim entrance in the town of Tusayan. The layout is open and exposed, with no shade over the sites. What it lacks in atmosphere it compensates for in proximity, and that trade-off shapes nearly every review the place receives.
Sites are gravel, flat, and packed in close together. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer are available, though campers report that water hookups may be shut off during cold nights in shoulder and winter months, requiring a trip to a single working spigot. Several reviewers describe the campground as "a dusty parking lot," which is an accurate read of the terrain. Showers are coin-operated at $2 per 8 minutes, restrooms have drawn repeated complaints about cleanliness and maintenance, and Wi-Fi and cell service are unreliable at best. Stacey T. puts it plainly: "you're better off dry camping in the National forest."
The location does the heavy lifting here. The park shuttle stop sits at the campground entrance, making car-free access to the South Rim straightforward. Tusayan's restaurants, an IMAX theater, and a Starbucks are within walking distance. Campers occasionally spot elk in the mornings and wild horses in the evenings near the surrounding national forest land, which also provides informal hiking options. For those planning a rim hike, the South Kaibab Trailhead is a short drive away. Campers interested in camping near Grand Canyon will find this one of the closest options outside the park boundary, with Long Jim Loop Campground offering a dispersed alternative just to the northwest.
Reservations are accepted and recommended, particularly for weekends and peak season. Joshua W. notes that not all information on the campground's website is current and suggests calling ahead to confirm site availability and hookup status. Sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet. Crowding varies considerably by season, with some stays feeling elbow-to-elbow and others nearly half-empty. If the rim access matters more than the campground experience itself, this place delivers on that one metric reliably.
Description
Our South Rim campground is open year-round. We are located in Tusayan, Arizona, one mile south of the park entrance, on Highway 64. The Imax Theater, the General Store, restaurants, and shopping venues are all within walking distance. We offer RV sites with either 50 or 30 amp full hook ups. Tent camping sites are available without hook ups, with direct access to hiking on the Arizona Trail. Our amenities include coin operated laundry and restroom/shower facilities.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGrand Canyon Camper Village is located in Arizona near Grand Canyon
Directions
Directions from Interstate 40 (South): In Williams, AZ take the "Hwy 64/Grand Canyon" Exit heading North. Travel approximately 54 miles until you come to Tusayan, AZ. Grand Canyon Camper Village Campground is behind the General Store on the East side of Hwy 64. Take a right at the second traffic circle. If you get to the Park Entrance Gate, you have missed us.
Address
549 Camper Village Dr
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Coordinates
35.97515014262592 N
112.12454751394284 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 176 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 198 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 7/26/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 176 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 198 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 1 hr 56 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 18 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 33 min from St. George, UT

























