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Mather Campground is located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular scenery. The campground is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort levels. It is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general store and hiking and biking trails are all within a few miles from the facility. The campground is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft. Summers are sunny with high temperatures generally in the 80s. Thunderstorms frequently occur in July, August, and early September. Fall and spring are mostly sunny and cool with the occasional snow. Weather is variable; visitors should come prepared.
From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim Trail, a paved walking trail, is one mile away and runs for 14 miles along the edge of the canyon. Leashed pets are allowed on both trails, but are not permitted below the rim. Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the canyon. Their trailheads are a short shuttle bus ride from the campground. The park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule riding trips into the canyon and along the rim.
Mather Campground lies beneath a mixture of a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine, Pinyon, and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is one 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 shuttle bus ride from the campground to the Visitors Center. Visitors can also visit Yavapai Geology Museum, where they learn about the forces that formed the canyon. Below, 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.
Numerous visitor centers, restaurants, museums and shops are within a shuttle bus ride from the campground. Beyond the village, 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 25 miles from the campground.
$25 / night
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.
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.
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.
$50 / night
***AREA'S FASTEST WIFI ***-- AFTER A LONG DAY OF TOURING….. come spend the night in our safe and convenient hideaway…Kanab's "Boutique" campground. We cater to your spontaneity - 20 sites available on a first come basis (although you can make a reservation in advance on-line thru our website) Kanab is center to your travels - so weather you are coming or going to Bryce, on your way to Zion or Grand Canyon, Escalante, Lake Powell - or hundreds of other secret spots - take your foot off the gas and rest up at SIMPLE LIFE CAMPSITES RANCH STAY / SELF-SERVICE ENTRY You know your away around the camping thing -- so come on in, pick your campsite, pay (if you haven't already) and settle in. Joan, our host - may not be present when you arrive - so just follow the signs for check-in guidelines and don't sweat small stuff. We warmly welcome…. Vans (love vans!) Class A & B Motorhomes Pods, teardrops and popups Trailers under 24' Tents & Roof-beds Campers over 24', ATV's, cargo trailers, are NOT ALLOWED.
$29 - $39 / night
The Ponderosa Grove campground is situated approximately eight miles to the northwest of Kanab, Utah, at 6,300 feet in elevation and is named for the small canopy of ponderosa pine trees that shade its campsites. The climate in the area ranges from extremely cold in the winter to temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months.
Ponderosa Grove campground was designed and constructed in the 1970s. As the adjacent sand dunes became a popular off-highway-vehicle (OHV) destination, OHV enthusiasts became frequent users of the campground. The campground is located on approximately sixteen acres of public lands managed by the BLM
The campground sits amid rolling sagebrush and scrub hills which form the top of the Vermilion Cliffs and a short distance to the north of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Views of the surrounding landscape include the White Cliffs and colorful pink cliffs of the Bryce geologic formation. The area contains a variety of wildlife including mule deer, raptors, coyotes, rabbits, quail, etc. Tourism and recreation are a growing and important component of the local economy.
Ponderosa Grove campground primarily serves recreators visiting the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, Zion National Park, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, and the Kanab Field Office. Recreation activities that visitors utilize in the area include sightseeing, riding ATV/UTVs, hiking, photography, horseback riding, hunting, and climbing/rappelling. The average length of stay at Ponderosa Grove campground is estimated at 2 3 nights
$50 / night
Camping is a fun time for everyone and all ages. It brings people together, while having memorable adventures, and getting to know the great outdoors.
Utah's First Stop To Your Golden Circle Adventures Grand Circle travel begins and ends in Utah - 6 National Parks, Monument Valley, adventure towns, giant desert lakes
Beautiful RV Resort, Camping & Relaxation! You will feel at home every time you return!
$25 - $50 / night
Phantom Ranch is a historic oasis nestled at the bottom of Grand Canyon. It is on the north side of the Colorado River tucked in beside Bright Angel Creek. Make sure to put in your Phantom Ranch reservations, as its the only lodging below the canyon rim, and can only be reached by mule, on foot or by rafting the Colorado River.
The rustic cabins and main lodge are built of wood and native stone blending with the natural beauty of the setting.
Our cabins and dorms do not have phones or televisions, but a pay phone is available at Phantom Ranch (credit card or phone card ONLY).
The Phantom Ranch Canteen serves breakfast and dinner, which must be reserved in advance. If you have special dietary needs, such as glucose intolerance or food allergies, please advise the reservation agent at the time of booking. Phantom Ranch will do their best to accommodate all special requests.
You must hike out your own trash.
$52 - $253 / night
The setting couldn't be more perfect, with 24 cute tents nestled in a peaceful cove in Hildale, Utah. Surrounded by the Canaan Mountain Wilderness, giving guests the best outdoor setting and ultimate privacy.
This fascinating experience is much more than a nice tent and a comfortable mattress. The campsite offers family-friendly excursions including side by side tours, guided hikes, horse trail rides, biking and others.
$100 - $450 / night
Welcome to our spacious, secluded but totally connected hideaway located just outside Kanab, Utah.
Safari-style tents. Luxury beds and linens. Hot Showers. Even hotter grills. And friendly folks.
Relax and enjoy wide open spaces, immersed in nature, far from the pavement. With only five tents on the property, facing nothing but open land and huge vistas, it feels like you’re one of the chosen few. Did we mention stars?
BaseCamp 37° is a small, independent, women-owned and operated business since 2017.
Find us 8 miles east of Kanab in the Chocolate Cliffs of the Grand Staircase under the magnificent Southern Utah sky.
Because a great day of adventure deserves an equally awesome evening!
$180 - $200 / night
Scout
recently visited Mather Campground at Grand Canyon National Park, and I had an amazing experience! This campground is the perfect place to stay if you're looking to explore the Grand Canyon. It’s very close to the South Rim, so getting to the viewpoints and trails is super easy. The campground itself is spacious and surrounded by beautiful trees, which gives it a peaceful and relaxing vibe. There are picnic tables at each site, and I loved having a fire ring to enjoy a cozy campfire in the evenings. The restrooms were clean, and there’s fresh water available, which made things very convenient. I also appreciated how easy it was to make a reservation ahead of time. Since Mather Campground can get busy, especially during peak seasons, booking early is a great idea. It was nice knowing I had a spot waiting for me when I arrived. Although it can get a little crowded during the busy months, the atmosphere was still calm, and I met some friendly fellow campers. I would definitely recommend Mather Campground to anyone visiting the Grand Canyon. It’s a great place to stay, and the location couldn’t be better for accessing the park’s attractions. I'll definitely return on my next trip!
Guide
So close to Zion this is a great free camping spot. The access road is a bit bumpy as the pavement is potholed but no trouble in our Class C. Lots of spots to choose from and some great views to be had. Highly recommend
Scout
We were able to reserve a spot online. We arrived after the office was closed-The office left our paperwork on the cork board out in front of the office. Bathrooms are really clean, almost look like they were recently remodeled. Grounds were clean. Sites are pretty close together. Dog wash and park on site were nice for after hiking for the pup! We will stay again-
Traveler
No host seen in 3 days. Sites were over grown with weed, restrooms were dirty. Same for shower but it had hot water. No shade. Made it work!
GuideWe stayed at Crazy Horse for one night while visiting Zion. It’s located in the gorgeous little town of Kanab. We purchased a campsite just to park our van after a long day of hiking. The staff was so friendly in the front office, they made you feel like family! And their dogs are so cute. We were able to take unlimited hot showers included in our nightly stay, the bathrooms were so clean and felt like a rustic spa. The laundry was coin operated, attached to the office. We walked to Escobar’s Mexican restaurant right next door for dinner and omg it was amazing. Best salsa we’ve ever had. We heated up leftovers the next morning in the office microwave. The best part of it all was the incredible scenery surrounding this rv park, red rock mountains everywhere and hiking trails. Kanab is a special town with friendly people, great shopping and food. Visit the shop Gifts of the West, owner was super sweet and we bought some beautiful native items. This place is a gem!
GuideWe 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
Ranger
Great dispersed sites if you get about 1/2 -1 mi from 89a. The pines offer shade. Great cell service for some weird reason (verizon 4 bars?!) 80F summer temps are wonderful with the breeze and shade. Peaceful.
Legend
North Rim Grand Canyon: Lodge area is spectacular. Greatest views from there. Drive the scenic drive! (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)
Overall Rating: 4
Price 2024: $ 9 w interagency pass
Security: Patrolled
Usage during visit: Almost full every day.
Site Privacy: Sites on outside of loop much better
Site Spacing: Pretty good - see below
Pad surface: Blacktop
Reservations: Yes
Campground Noise: Quiet
Outside Road Noise: None
Through Traffic in campground: No reason for there to be.
Electric Hookup: No
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station: Yes
Potable Water Available: Yes
Generators: Allowed during very restricted hours.
Bathroom: Flush toilets and kept clean.
Showers: Yes, pay showers.
Cell Service (AT&T): Not at the campground.
Setting: Forest.
Solar: In our site and with the long days, we were able to stay charged w 440w panels.
Insects: None during our stay
Host: Yes.
Rig Size: 30’ RVs were I the campground .
Sites: Fitered View of Canyon: 11,14,15,16
Other favs:18, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32
GuideSpots are a little close but quiet and clean. Fire pit and picnic table included. Flush toilets nearby. Showers and laundry mat at the entrance.
ScoutDirt pads with small sunshades. Registration cards (after paying online) are at the easy to overlook sign at the entrance.
Non-electric sites are the first ones. Electric are the farthest in ones, with walk in tent sites even farther in.
Flush toilets (clean) and a shower in one of the two bathrooms.
GuideLOTS 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.
Legend
Jake from the Dyrt here! We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!
ScoutI booked a reservation for several month from now. I called, emailed, texted, and messaged through the website because I wanted to clarify what type of fire ring I needed to bring. I never heard back from them. I’m now worried about staying there because I can’t get ahold of anyone for almost a month. I want to cancel my reservation now but I still can’t get in contact with anyone.
TravelerWe stayed for a weekend. Not sure I would stay longer than that. The dump area for RVs/vans is in a very inconvenient place. You have to have a long hose to reach it. However the thing that really bothered us was the amount of dog poop around the dump and trash area. It looked like it hadn’t been picked up in a few weeks. Granted this wasn’t peak time but still. There are bags to use right next to the bathroom. The showers also hardly had any hot water when we tried to use them. We’ve been to plenty of places and haven’t had a problem. We only saw the host the first day we came. He didn’t even know we had a reservation. He was nice and gave us all the information like WiFi password.
TravelerThe initial camping trip and fell in love with it
LegendAfter 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!).
GuideStayed 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.
ScoutI have visited many parks. I rarely find a camp host eager to help solve any problems you are experiencing during your stay . The facilities are clean and modern. Big open area for off lease fun with your pets. Plenty of fresh water at your disposal. Want a night fire,grab a pit and some Wood from the common area a roast The marshmallows umm delicious. Any thing like groceries, gas, gear. kanab is 5 miles away. Awesome views from camp. If you are a bird lover . There is a creek that runs the back length of the off lease area. Lots of trees and wildlife. Final thought. The night sky star gazing is amazing with milky way in full glory possible because of very little artificial light in the area. Diffently looking forward to coming back in the spring.
TravelerWe love this area and would come again. We loved the forest feel and the trail riding as we typically come with ATVs. There is a gas station 5 minutes from the site
TravelerGreat private campground in a super convenient setting. Modern restrooms and showers that we loved. We had a tent and small camper, which fit easily into one large site. Plus there is lots of room for dogs to run safely and right on the property. Totally recommend.
ScoutHad five glorious days here in Kanab, at Simple life. Cleanest, restrooms, fastest Wi-Fi, and best host. They cater to smaller campers and vans like ours, so we made a number of friends and travel mates. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Scout
Level, clean, FHU. Enough room for our 45 ft 5th wheel and found a nice spot for our extra vehicle. Nice little and clean run for our dog. Owners were super nice and helpful. The containers and cabins look cute. The view of the red cliff is stunning. There was road noise, but it quiets down at night.
GuideGenerally 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
ScoutPros: bathrooms with flushing toilets are pretty close to all sites and always had soap and TP; washing sink for dishes right outside the bathrooms to cut down on disposable product waste; drinking water stations at multiple locations; had showers & laundry available; check in was easy and staff was incredibly friendly & helpful with finding us a level campground for our rooftop tent; plenty of trees for hammocks and hanging shower bags if you have one; campsite located within the park and you can get multiple good views of the canyon from under an hour away. they also had a free shuttle; campfire rings with grates to cook food and SMORES!!
Cons: campsites pretty close together; showers cost $2.50 for 5 mins run time (quarters only, change machine on site); only ~20 showers (10 mens room, 10 womens room) in 1 location (could be 1+ mile round trip to walk to them depending on site location) for the whole park, we didn't have any problems but it could be; showers weren't as clean as other facilities considering they're paid for; showers also not 24/7 which sucks for night owls like my husband and I who prefer to shower right before bed
RangerThe north rim may be less “grand” than the south rim, but it’s way quieter with less tourist. Our site (19), was pull thru, no hookups. Not very level & you may have trouble getting a bigger rig into this campground. Very nice camp store. Lots of trail heads w/in walking distance. Bath rooms were just OK. Books up fast of course, be ready 6 months(to the minute) to reserve a site.
ScoutFor tent camping this place rates a zero, rough gravel or thorns under your tent. It rates stars for the location and the restroom/showers. We couldn't stay and found a hotel in Kanab instead.
TravelerWe arrived here on a road trip through AZ to find that the sign said full. When we asked though the host checked some things and found a spot for us thank God.
It is a massive campsite right in Grand Canyon park. There are multiple loops and each site has a nice little campsite with a pull in, table, fire pit, etc. Bathrooms and showers here as well.
The sites are close together but you can't beat the proximity to the rim and village. There is a bus stop out front of the campsite that can take you wherever you need in the Grand Canyon village as well. Super convenient.
On my next road trip I will definitely book this site ahead of time. 9/10 recommend
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