Best Glamping near Marble Canyon, AZ

My wife and I took a week long road trip through Arizona, we made no plans and no reservations. Little did we know after reaching the North Rim Campground, we would find that the camp sights are books 6+ months ahead of time. The park ranger told us about the dispersed camping many mile away, as we were getting ready to leave line, a couple walks up and explained they had reserved a corner spot which contained 2 spots, because it was the only one available that weekend. they offered the unused sight to us!!!!!

We took the offer and were Blown away by the beauty that surrounded our site, we were far from others even quite far from our helpful hosts, the hiking is stunning and the lodge there makes some great food as well as a great place to buy some souvenirs.

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Fire-ring, BBQ, Water nearby, AMAZING SPACE, plenty of tree coverage from the sun, close to hiking, and within a short drive to the best sunsets Arizona has to offer

We HIGHLY recommend catching the sunset at Angel Peak!!!! but watch out for the altitude change, its quite high at 8297 feet. Our hometown is at 2800 and the hiking got the best of me…

The property is exclusive and off the grid. Don't forget to look up at the night sky, beautiful star lite.

We 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

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.

Spacious and comfortable, not overly busy. WiFi available at the general store, but it’s usually very busy so not as useful as you might like. Was able to get cell service also at general store, and nearby at the village and on Bright Angel Trail. Showers clean and functional, laundry machines available.

Nearby to stunning views, conveniences, and short drives from amazing overlooks. Well worth the stay.

Super clean bathrooms, drinking water, and right against the north rim of the Grand Canyon, great location!

We didn't have a campground reservation, but there were plenty of available spots. Two trails lead to the lodge and visitors center along the north rim. Beautiful treed campground with quiet hours, generator free hours, bathrooms, showers and laundry. Lovely, just lovely.

North Rim is the best and this campground makes it better. Far less traffic than the South Rim, although more difficult to get to. Sites are all pull-through, so getting in and out is easy. On site store with plenty of supplies. Multiple trails nearby, most within waking distance.

Anyone interested in National Parks has the Grand Canyon on their list. But, I’ll admit, that it wasn’t one I prioritized.

It far exceeded my expectations, especially the North Rim and the campground associated with it. It’s a must see for anyone with a love for the outdoors. It’s stunning.

The campground itself was the best campground I’ve ever been to, at least for what it is trying to be.

This isn’t a rough-it campground. It has immaculate bathrooms with flush toilets, dish cleaning stations, a general store just a few hundred feet from campsites with virtually anything you would need from groceries to camping supplies, the sites are decently dispersed, and the staff is attentive and caring. The setting is beautiful. You are surrounded by pine tree forest at 8,000+ elevation. You can tent camp or RV camp. We tent camped.

For a camping experience that still feels like camping but has amenities too, this spot can’t be beat.

The North Rim campground is great. The guy who checked us in was very helpful, the camp store had plenty of supplies and firewood, and the bathrooms were clean and well-lit. It is extremely quiet. Even at about 8:30 pm, you couldn’t hear the other campers (and the CG is full)! I would love to stay here again! Note: the showers and laundry are closed due to COVID-19.

Very peaceful & breathtaking views. The store has everything you could need.

We planned our road trip a little late so there was only one night left here during the week we'd hoped to visit. The campground is very nice, huge spaces, nice walk to a view, and clean bathrooms. There was laundry, which we did not use, and showers, which we did use. Half the showers were out of order, very dirty, and cost a quarter a minute. That was the only drawback. It was a quiet spot that we would stay at again

This medium sized campground is well planned, very quiet and generally well maintained except for the shower facilities and laundry room which need upgrades. That said, the bathrooms were always clean, if outdated.

Campground host, Bill, was absolutely excellent--- best I've met.

Campground spaces were generally level except along the outside spaces in the development.

It takes real planning to reach this campground and lots of gas.

Wifi and cell service were only available at the North Rim Lodge which was the center of activity. However, the food at the Lodge was awful--- bring your own & cook your own.

The Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial are must-do. We did the road twice, 2 mornings in succession. A prettier forest is hard to imagine.

90% chance of rain was the forecast.  We journeyed on thinking the views would be limited.  Okay, it rained three times that day - all for about an hour each.  The rest of the time was sunny with unbelievable spectacular views.  The campground and its general store was everything we could have wanted (except electric hookup).  Taking the Transept Trail from the campground (Entrance between sites 15 & 16) to the lodge was a great golden nuggets we got from the Ranger.  For years I've said "If you don't believe in a higher being you have to visit the South Island of New Zealand."  Little did I know there's a place much closer to home.....This is IT!!!!

Not too far away from the visitor’s center and Kaibab trailhead. Will remember this place.

Great views. Smaller crowds. Comfortably spaced campgrounds.

It's quite amazing to wake up in the morning with the Grand Canyon within a stones throw of your tent! Campsites are more secluded than I expected, but you can still see other campers. It is a great experience to sleep next to this fabulous part of creation, even if only for a night! I highly recommend seeing the Grand Canyon from the North Rim and camping if possible.

site: SO close to North Rim. not very private sites. nice tent pads. amenities: decent facilites. attractions: VERY near North Rim. hiking along rim to main lodge. easy drive to main lodge. (recommended by family) I would go camping here again.

The North Rim has gorgeous views, but it is small compared to the South Rim and camp spots fill up early. Make reservations as soon as you think that's where you want to stay, there are no opportunities to camp in the park except with a back country permit, other than in the campground. Laundry, showers, food and other lodging is not far from the camping area. This is a National Park, so take advantage of the history, the beauty and the education, you will be better for it.

I stayed here while on a geology fieldtrip in 2012 and it was a wonderful campground. The campground had ample room for all of us students, clean restrooms, and a shower facility. The pine forest setting was an unexpected surprise for the AZ desert. The campground had a small general store that had camping essentials and ice cream – a great treat after hiking on the North Kaibab Trail. There are a few scenic areas and hiking trails that you can walk to from the campground, which was great for our large group. The campground wasn’t too crowded despite being a weekend in late May during an eclipse. Though the N Rim can be a bit more out of the way than the S Rim, it is truly just as beautiful and imho nicer because there are fewer crowds. The N Rim has the same views and equal amounts of hiking and is a great option for those seeking fewer crowds.

The first time I saw the Grand Canyon was waking up at this campground. I'll never forget that feeling and have brought so many friends on trips to experience it too. The main advantage of the North Rim is that it's harder to get to from the populated areas of AZ, so it's quieter. Tons of wildlife! Even if you can't do a difficult hike there are easy paths along the rim and place to just sit and watch the light change. Watch the sunrise/set. Winter is even more lovely though can still be crowded (avoid Christmas/New Year's). This is a National Park campground so is very high quality. All the sites are about the same from what we've experienced and all are quite nice. Very close to trail along the rim, making for a great pre-breakfast or midnight walk. Make reservations! Good accessible sites.

This has to be one of the best campgrounds in the country. Great little trails on the rim of the canyon, great general store with a little bit of everything, ranger programs, cheezy chuck wagon dinner. clean facilities and great staff. I was a little surprise how wet and cold it was in late June. Rain and sprinkles came in late afternoon/early evening. Wasn't terrible, but it really cooled things down. Just be sure to make reservations well in advance. They fill up quick.

Will all i can say is thank god i made it to the top. After hiking from the South rim that morning in cool temps i arrived to the north rim with snow. I was totally not prepared for the snow. I got a ride to the park. And snow was falling could not see. So i bolted to the showers to get cleaned up. Hot hot showers and went to the laundry room to wash clothes . Did not leave that laundry that night. When everyone was finished washing there clothes i just turned off the lights locked the door and slept under the table.. Woke up to snow covered terrain, Was stunning that was the first time I had ever been in snow. Spent a few hours in the store drinking coffee and carbing up.

This spot is just so unbelievable.

We should never have questioned the 4.5 hour drive from the South Rim because in all honesty - this was the best campground in or on or around the Grand Canyon.

It is so quiet, its beautiful, and you have space! You don't feel like you are part of a huge cattle herd either! There are a fraction of the number of campsites compared to Mather Campground too, so you have space and the quiet you are looking for when camping!

My favorite part about this place was the proximity to the rim. You have to of course remember to approach at your own risk (and I probably wouldnt recommend going after dark), but we were a 3 minute walk from the North Rim edge. We didn't get as spectacular of a sunset as we did on the South Rim but thats ok.

Each campsite comes with a picnic bench and grill. The bathrooms were pristine compared to Mather. The general store was amazing! They had everything we needed (that we forgot!)

Nice campground with abundant sites (reservable, which I recommend), clean bathrooms, and pay shower and laundry close by. More importantly, there are fewer people here at the North Rim, so you feel less claustrophobic. The camp sites have the typical fire rings and picnic tables and are clean and level and shaded by huge ponderosa pines (I think thats the right tree species). There is a nice trail that you can take from the campground along the rim to the visitors center (about 1.5 miles). Be sure to fill up on water before you go hiking (which is just a good idea in general) because then you can drink water that's piped up from Roaring Springs, inside the canyon. Pretty cool! It was cool, rainy, and overcast while I was here, but I didn't let that stop me from hiking. The trees did a great job of sheltering me from most of the rain.

Amazing place to camp! If you've seen the south rim it's time to venture to the less crowded forested North Rim! The camp grounds were well spread out, quiet, amazing staff, and clean restrooms, showers, and coin laundry. 1 mile hike to the lodge (you can also drive) - I've added a picture to the map. We were in 10, but I would reccomend any of the T (tent) sites - they were on their own peak with wonderful views - but the park has strict generator rules so it won't be loud even if you're next to an RV. Be prepared for a long drive in and a long touring drive to see all the views, it is amazing but a little harder to navigate. The staff at the visitors center is wonderful though and they'll help you see what you want to see.

Aabsolutely beautiful and well worth the drive. The north rim offers great trails, beautiful views, awesome dining, laundry room, showers, country store and less crowded then the south rim. I can't wait to go back!