Best Glamping near North Rim, AZ

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Best Glamping Sites Near North Rim, Arizona (8)

    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ

    1. Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

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    Grand Canyon, Arizona

    Overview

    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.

    Recreation

    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.

    Natural Features

    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.

    Nearby Attractions

    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.

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    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 - $50 / night

    The Dyrt's photo of glamping accommodations at North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near North Rim, AZ
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    Camper-submitted photo at North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near North Rim, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near North Rim, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park near North Rim, AZ
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    2. North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    39 Reviews
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    992 Saves
    North Rim, Arizona

    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.

    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.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 - $50 / night

    Alessandra C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Tusayan-Montane — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
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    Camper-submitted photo at Tusayan-Montane — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Tusayan-Montane — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
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    3. Tusayan-Montane — Grand Canyon National Park

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    349 Saves
    Grand Canyon, Arizona

    Overview

    COMMERCIAL TOUR GROUPS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT TEN-X CAMPGROUND Commercial operators MUST obtain a special use permit to operate on National Forest System lands, including Ten-X Campground. Due to high public demand, Kaibab National Forest will not be issuing any special use permits for Ten-X Camground until further notice. Therefore, no commercial tour groups are allowed at Ten-X Campground. All violators will be removed from the campground immediately and given a fine for violating the Code of Federal Regulations. Perhaps the biggest draw to Ten-X Campground in northern Arizona is its proximity to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Located just 4 miles south of the park entrance in beautiful Kaibab National Forest, Ten-X is a quiet, peaceful campground that generally has open camping sites. A nature trail weaves its way through the pine forest, and many more hiking opportunities are within a short drive. The facility can accommodate individual and family visitors, as well as large groups up to 75 people.

    Recreation

    The campground The campground has a 3 mile loop trail as well as a shorter hikes that allow visitors to observe local flora and fauna. Elsewhere, the nearby town of Tusayan offers horseback riding, helicopter rides and other tours. Many hiking, sightseeing, cultural history and outdoor recreation opportunities lie just a few miles away in Grand Canyon National Park.

    Natural Features

    Ten-X is situated in a pleasant Ponderosa pine and Gambel oak forest at an elevation of 6,600 ft. The forest is nestled on the Colorado Plateau, an area of land that was uplifted by geologic processes. Summer temperatures range from 50 degrees at night to 80-90 degrees during the day. Summer thunderstorms, known as the monsoon, can build up quickly, especially during July and August. Snow is common from December through March.

    Nearby Attractions

    Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, just 4 miles away, is a must-see for Ten-X campers. The adjacent town of Tusayan has a wide array of amenities, such as a gas station, restaurants, small grocery store, banks, hotels, internet access, mountain biking trails and many different tours.

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    • Reservable
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    $20 - $175 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
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    Camper-submitted photo at Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park near Grand Canyon, AZ
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    4. Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park

    9 Reviews
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    55 Saves
    Grand Canyon, Arizona

    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.

    • Reservable
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    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping

    $52 - $253 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground near Kaibab National Forest, AZ

    5. Raptor Ranch RV Park & Campground

    15 Reviews
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    90 Saves
    Kaibab National Forest, Arizona
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $75 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo at Forest Road 248 Campsite near Jacob Lake, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Forest Road 248 Campsite near Jacob Lake, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Forest Road 248 Campsite near Jacob Lake, AZ

    6. Forest Road 248 Campsite

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    Jacob Lake, Arizona
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    Briana Y.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Camp South Rim near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp South Rim near Kaibab National Forest, AZ
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    7. Camp South Rim

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    Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

    About this space

    Your getaway to the Grand Canyon is complete with this off-grid, low waste Glamping experience!

    AC is provided at any time for your entire stay. Please communicate with your host your needs.

    Recent upgrades include, charging station for devices, new mattresses in the bunk house, AC and furnace heat and hot water heater. A 30-minute drive to the gates at the South Rim of GCNP. 360 panoramic views, stunning night sky peppered with stars! Outdoor BBQ and hammock! Enjoy the fire pit year-round.

    The space

    What is Glamping? It’s camping with all the upgrades. Love camping and the outdoors? We do too. We also love fresh linens, plush mattresses and full kitchens.

    An off grid minimal impact travel destination on the stunning Colorado Plateau.

    Desert and mountains all around.

    Propane fire pit for year-round fires.

    28-foot fifth wheel.

    Solar power to lights and water pump.

    110 outlets (plugs) available with solar generator.

    Zero water composting toilet.

    Hot water heater.

    Private inside shower and bathroom.

    Full kitchen with all amenities.

    All linens provided.

    Bath towel and bathmat.

    Large dining table.

    Futon to full size bed.

    Plush full-size bed in the loft.

    Twin Bunk bed.

    Three cots.

    Propane stove and fridge.

    Furnace heat and AC cooling with generator.

    Gorgeous 360 views.

    Charging station for devices.

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    • Reservable
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    • Tent Cabin

    $149 - $250 / night

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    8. Grand Canyon Dome - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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    Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

    January 2025 - Temporarily Closed

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Recent Glamping Reviews near North Rim, Arizona

293 Reviews of 8 North Rim Campgrounds


  • M
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    Aug. 30, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    A little piece of heaven

    Campsites came with picnic tables, fire pit, water nearby, and toilets. Shower and laundry near the camp store/ restaurant. Trail from my site to the north rim where I saw the most amazing sunset and views of the canyon. There is a second area to the North rim with cabins and a lodge where they put on star parties at night with folks from NASA giving fascinating talks on Mars and land rovers followed by dozens of telescope on the deck to view the cosmos.

  • Alex K.
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    Sep. 4, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Beautiful campground at the Grand Canyon

    Very beautiful campground on the north rim. Plenty of shops and trails to hit while you're here. Great views of the canyon. I believe they are only open during the spring to summer months. Only 10 percent of the annual Grand canyon visitors go to the north rim. Beautiful visitor center with very helpful park rangers. They're are quite a few trails that take you to different view points of the canyon which I will attach. If you choose to camp here ensure you reserve a spot a few months out as they usually fill up quickly. I made a reservation about 7 months in advance.

  • Claire D.
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    Jun. 16, 2021

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Lovely Campground

    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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 30, 2021

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Peaceful and quiet

    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.

  • Michael J.
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    Jul. 31, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    How could you do better?

    VERY cool campground that is spread out through old growth pines and is within walking distance of The North Rim, which is by far the best side of the Gran Canyon! If you are lucky enough to be there during a thunderstorm, you'll get to listen to thunder roll through The Grand Canyon. :)

  • Sara S.
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    May. 1, 2015

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    35 feet from the edge

    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.

  • Rachel T.
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    Sep. 8, 2021

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Quiet and peaceful

    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.

  • Dana W.
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    Dec. 5, 2021

    Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Nice spot right in the village

    I stayed here overnight on my way to North Rim and thought for the price and location to the village it's hard to beat. Only limited sites are available during the off season when i was here in December. Site are decent spacing between eachother but not super far. Cell service on VZ was excellent here if that is a concern. $15/night in the off season too!

  • Terry K.
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    Jul. 8, 2023

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Quiet wooded campground

    The 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.

  • S
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    Jun. 30, 2016

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Make Reservations Early

    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.

  • Adam R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 9, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Hard to Get reservations, But Worth it!!!

    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.

    Facilities:

    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…

  • Debbie D.
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    Jun. 30, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Relaxation with a view

    The Grand Canyon is one of my favorite places, and the North Rim has the view with less crowds than the South Rim. It is a longer drive, and more remote, and closes in the winter, but the peace and beauty is worth it. There are many rim view sites, and the campground is clean and neat. Flush toilets, pay showers, and a general store provide what you need. There are several small places to eat at the lodge, which is less than a mile hike or drive. The camp hosts are friendly, and the sites are wonderfully quiet at night. We have visited every year for 10 years, and plan to continue our tradition.

  • Mary S.
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    Jun. 8, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Location, location, location....best place to explore the North Rim

    If you want to explore the North Rim, this is the best...and only...campground in the park. Otherwise, there is Demotte or dispersed camping outside the park. You can roll out of bed and be looking at the Canyon or on the trail to the lodge in a few minutes from this campground. Or a quick walk on the Transept Trail gets you to the North Kaibab Trail in 15 minutes. There is a trailhead for the Ken Patrick Trail (with a cutoff to the Uncle Jim Trail) over that way. You'll have to drive to the Widforss Trail but it's worth it.

    We camped on 4 sites in 5 nights. Why? This place gets booked solid way ahead of time, and we don't do that kind of planning. When we decided we wanted to get to the North Rim on opening day (5/15), I started stalking recreation.gov. That was early May. I quickly got sites for 5/15 and then 5/18 for 2 nights. People cancel! By the time we got to the park, I had secured a site for 5/17. Then we got 5/16 on a walkup. We would have gone out to Demotte or dispersed camping if we hadn't gotten the 16th. Only frustrating part is that there are empty sites EVERY night. Not everyone cancels when their plans change!

    Anyway....great campground! Showers and laundry are up at the entrance. Showers got dirty fast but they clean a couple times each day. There are bathrooms and water throughout the park. The store has ice and beer with good prices for craft beer. Those are essentials but there are other things at the store.

    Wifi is kinda iffy. It's best up by the store. And it's better in the early morning.

    Campground is so quiet because everyone is exhausted from an active day!

  • L
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    Jun. 1, 2018

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Quiet and always full.

    The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is a beautiful area with all levels of hiking trails. It is only open May 15th to October 15th. Reservations are a must and should be made as soon into the season as you can. It fills quickly. The road is paved and the pull ins and throughs are also paved. The NPS website is the place to go for information. I went after the season was over, which means that the store, the Lodge and the one and only gas station are all closed. If you are riding a motorcycle take gas.

    #77 was my scheduled site but someone was in it. The ranger was great and found me a different one right away.

  • L
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    Jun. 26, 2022

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    A special experience in an excellent campground

    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.

  • Chris M.
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    Aug. 27, 2016

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    snow in may

    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.

  • Megan M.
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    Sep. 6, 2017

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Amazing!

    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.

  • Amber A.
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    Jun. 30, 2016

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Less crowded than South Rim, both are lovely

    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.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 20, 2017

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    North Rim Campground

    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.

  • J. Tom S.
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    Aug. 20, 2021

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Incredible

    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.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 15, 2024

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Some Canyon Views

    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

  • Eby H.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
    Aug. 29, 2016

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Quiet and Breathtaking

    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!)

  • Brittany S.
    Camper-submitted photo from North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
    Jun. 3, 2019

    North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    Ranger Review: Primus Primetech 2.3 Liter Stove Set at North Rim Campground

    Campsite Review:

    The North Rim Campground is the only campground located on the North Rim, and although massive, you HAVE to reserve your campsite 6 months in advance or it is likely you will not get one. We had planned our road trip way in advance for this reason. There are some “prime view” sites but they go very quickly. We ended up with a tent-only site which was on its own loop off to the side, but you only had to walk a few yards to look out over the rim. The whole park is beautiful, so don’t stress on getting a particular view.

    The tent-only sites had their own designated parking spot not far from the site itself. The sites were close together but staggered so that you were not right up next to your neighbor. They each came with a fire pit, picnic table, and a leveled tent space. There are many bathroom locations around the sites, I did however look at the map online beforehand to get a site close to one. We were next to not only the “original” vault toilets but also “real” toilets that had sinks and a small mirror, plus a dish washing station.

    There were a few potable water stations throughout, but keep in mind, if the weather is below freezing it is likely going to freeze and not work. It was snowing while we were there (which is unusual for spring) and the water did not work, thankfully we had brought our own. There is also a camp store with all sorts of groceries and resupplying needs (food, plastic utensils, fuel, candy, beer…..you know the necessities.) They have coin showers and laundry located near the ranger hut as well.

    From the campsite, there is a short 2 mile hike over to The Lodge, which has a couple restaurants, coffee hut and bar, and gift shop. This is also where you will find the paths out to a few viewing areas of the Grand Canyon. Be aware it is very crowded, but worth the hike or drive over.

    Since we only had one full day to hike, we decided we would take that day to hike the North Kaibab which goes down into the canyon. On the drive in we noticed the trailhead parking lot was completely full and overflowing so we woke up around 5 AM, made breakfast and got to the trailhead around 5:45 AM so we could get a parking spot. We went a total of 12 miles, 6 down (easy peasy) and 6 up (not so easy peasy), but the views were unlike anything I have ever seen! Keep in mind when going down that Yes, you do have to go back up and that last 2 miles from the top is nothing but switchbacks and they WILL murder you.

    We did not see much wildlife while we were there, but it was snowing most of the time. They warned against leaving food out because of the ravens, so we made sure to keep our food up in the car. Take some time to visit the North Rim, we only had 3 days and I wished we had much much more!

    Product Review:

    As a Ranger for the Dyrt, I get to test products from time to time. At North Rim Campground, I tested the Primus Primetech 2.3 Liter Stove Set.

    Now for the past few years I have been using my MSR Pocket Rocket for all my backpacking needs, but this trip was with my husband and was more like car camping than anything, so we opted to choose a little bigger stove. Primus has many variety of stoves, but we very much liked the sound of the new Primetech stove that has a nonstick pan and wind guard. It comes in a 1.3 Liter as well, but we eat a lot…

    Never having used anything by Primus, I did not quite know what to expect. I ordered directly from the Primus website and received the product within the week. The stove and parts came all packed together in a nice carrying pouch that makes it very easy handle. It is bigger than the stove I am used to and probably not the best for backpacking with, but it is great if you have some extra room to spare and a few bodies to cook for!

    At first, I will tell you, I got very frustrated. I could not for the life of me figure it out. I read the instructions over and over again, doing EXACTLY what they said to do. Well…that was the problem.

    The set up was nice and easy, but lighting it was the issue. The instructions say to turn the valve 2 whole turns, then use the Piezo Lighter to light. Well I can tell you, after much trial and error, it needed much more than 2 turns. I originally thought it was the lighter itself, so we tried a different lighter and failed again. Long story short, I found that that you need to turn the valve until you hear a light stream of gas then use the Piezo Lighter (could be upwards of 5 whole turns.)

    Once I figured out how to light the thing, I fell in LOVE!  The Primetech stove is Awesome!

    Things I LOVE!! :

    1. The whole thing packs up into itself and comes in a nice carrying case!

    2. The gas valve makes it feel like you are cooking over your gas stove at home. You can decrease and increase the flame to you cooking needs without any effort at all!

    3. The lid for the pot has an integrated strainer and the wind guard on the bottom works wonders!

    4. The set comes with 2 pot, one of which has a non-stick coating that actually works! I have spent too many nights scrubbing the burned noodles out of a pot in freezing cold water as my fingers go numb….not anymore!! You can literally get a paper towel and wipe the excess food out of the pot.

    This is one AMAZING stove set. We brought our old stove set on the trip just in case this one didn’t hold up to our liking, we didn’t even unpack the thing. I will be using the Primetech Primus stove for many years to come!

    -Quick tip: Make sure to use a Primus fuel canister if you have one available. We originally attached a leftover MSR fuel canister we had and for some reason when connecting it the fuel leaked out a got all over my hand (it didn’t feel so good), when I attached the Primus canister later I didn’t have an issue!

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Phantom Ranch — Grand Canyon National Park

    Unfair cancellation

    After years of trying to get a Phantom Ranch reservation, I was thrilled to finally secure a spot for myself and my husband in October, 2020. However, I was just notified that my reservation was arbitrarily cancelled because of maintenance. I understand that repairs periodically need to be made, but I have no recourse. My reservation, even though it was very difficult to get, can not be moved to a different date. All that time I spent securing the reservation, all the plans I made to travel to Arizona, don’t count. If I ever want to visit Phantom Ranch, I have to start all over again. Incredibly unfair and disappointing. If you get a reservation, don’t get too excited or make expensive plans to visit. It can be taken away with no compensation. So incredibly unfair.


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