North Rim is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Arizona camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your North Rim camping trip.
$6 - $50 / night
"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."
"But honestly the camping is nearby to all the action, pets allowed, fun for kids, plenty of room to run free, lots of shade and tables."
"Could only get one night at the Mather CG in Grand Canyon, so we went boondocking just outside of the National Park in Kaibab NF. "
"The sites are pretty big and private, I recommend tucking yourself as far back as possible to stay away from the dust kicked up by passing cars."
$6 - $50 / night
"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."
"My wife and I took a week long road trip through Arizona, we made no plans and no reservations."
"Stunning views of the Grand Canyon as you camp just feet away from the edge."
"About a 45 minute drive on a gravel road, nothing too crazy. Once you get to the dispersed sites you will be amazed. The views are amazing and my spot was right on the edge of the north rim."
"Lots of grass areas and hiking trails for families and pets to roam. The creek near by was a huge plus and a cute and fun little bridge to play on with kids."
"If you have pets, check them for ticks after, just a heads up!"
"You can walk to the canyon rim or walk to shuttles that will take you anywhere in the park. Grocery store also within walking distance (10 min?). Wildlife wander through camp grounds."
"Bathroom and wash basin close by. Pretty quiet for the size of the crowd."
$30 / night
"Great location to enjoy the east side of Grand Canyon NP. There is a fantastic trail right from the campground for unbelievable views and no crowds. Trail is unmarked but easy to find and follow. "
"Busy but quiet campground, just a 5-minute walk from the rim of the Grand Canyon and a 10-minute walk to the Desert View Watchtower."
$30 / night
"This area makes you think that you are in Montana instead of the desert state of Arizona."
"The parks inside the north rim were closed because of renovation and this camp is just outside the main entrance ...16 miles. Nature lovers will Love this dry camp."
$20 - $175 / night
"I arrived Sunday around 5pm and the place was about 70% full. It was less than half full Monday night. I was in one of the spots furthest from the highway and there was very little highway noise."
"Just outside of the entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park, Ten-X is tops. This place is undergoing significant expansion with new infrastructure."
"Road gets quite busy in the evenings with people looking for spots but if unable to find one, there is Mather Campground or a dispersed off road site 2 minutes down the road just past Smokey Bear sign"
"Because it is so close to town, and easily averting to large vehicles, this site will attract lots of RVs. I have a minivan so I'm limited in privacy but it still worked."
GuideRV's & Tents. Hosts were awesome and helpful. Firewood available on site for purchase. Vault toilets but kept clean. Campsites were nice and space apart. Fire rings and very nice picnic tables. About 50 miles from North Rim of Grand Canyon.
GuideThis was such a quaint friendly campsite. The woman here was by far the sweetest. They sell ice cream treats and ice too, with pristine vault toilets and sinks. We had such a nice quiet stay. The tent sites are all very close together but because it was empty, we had a wonderfully quiet stay camped between some trees. And yes fire rings were amazing considering the no fire restrictions all around the area. It’s about an hour from North Rim Grand Canyon which is highly recommended. We went out onto Bright angel point. There were other camp sites further in toward the rim, but they didn’t come up on the Dyrt so not sure their availability. Overall it was a great spot.
LegendThis is FS road #205/225 and is the access to an Arizona Trailhead. The FS road is very good graded gravely and runs along a wide flat forested ridge. Dispersed camp sites are scattered along this main road and down open FS spur roads. Nite that FS rules note that dispersed camping needs to be 1 mile away from developed recreation sites on open FS roads per the MVUM (https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/kaibab/maps-pubs/?cid=fseprd490027) but not sure if the Arizona Trailhead counts...there are several great camps within first mile on this FS road. Cell signal is mixed and dependent on your provider and line of sight to Jacob lake area. Verizon and Tmobile worked for me, but my att phone did not. This area is about 7 miles south on hwy 67 from Jacob lake on way to the GC north rim. The nonmotorized Arizona Trail is adjacent to the FS road and runs close to many of the dispersed sites, so this area is great if you want to hike or mt bike the trail.
LegendWe waited too long to plan our Grand Canyon North Rim trip so this place was the only option for full hooks up on the North Rim. It’s a good back up option If the National Park sites are all booked. The North Rim only receives about 10% of the overall visitors to the GCNP, so its way less crowded and worth the trip. If you’re looking to ride your dirt bike/ATV, this might be the perfect site. We didn’t bring ours, but we wished he had since there are trails near by the site.
On the drive into the park you can see deer (lots at twilight) and bison.
Pros: lots of trees, toilets, sinks and fire pits. Market onsite with essentials. Access to off road trails for ATVs/dirt bikes.
Cons: The sites are very small and cramped. 45 minute drive to the rim. “Jacob Lake” is a pond- set your expectations accordingly. You have to pay for showers.
RangerComfortable campground with pea gravel sites. Level, lots of trees. 7900 ft gets you out of the desert heat. Just 45 minutes outside Grand Canyon north rim entrance. Vault toilets, firewood for sale. Fuel, restaurant lodge and general store within walking distance. My site was close to the highway but the traffic sound was not too bad.
LegendThis area makes you think that you are in Montana instead of the desert state of Arizona. This campground is close to The North Rim, but far enough away that you are spared a lot of the hecticness of camping IN the park
Ranger"Visited": 10/6/2020
Site: N/A
Vehicle: Hyundai Rogue
Equipment: Tent
This is located along Grand Canyon Highway - Highway 67, within Kaibab National Forest.
We were looking for a place to stay near the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. We scoped this area out before going into the park, to decide if we wanted to stay here or go further along our route. We decided to risk it, and drive further towards Marble Canyon later that afternoon.
We didn't really notice any sites on the drive that we took through. There was another road that took a left, and seemed like there might be more room there - although that was a different named FR. The colors were pretty in the fall, but there weren't any big trees and privacy and shade could be an issue. It was in a burn area and everything was thin and bare.
We gave up after not finding any open spaces and not loving the vibe. It didn't seem like anyone really camps here. The Arizona Trail cuts through here, and that was the only tiny open area that we saw.
Great location to North Rim, maybe we just needed to keep driving further.
**Checkout the video I posted. This is from the North Rim of GC, not the actual Forest Road, but it gives you an idea of what it looks like. The right-hand side of the video is what all of FR-241 looked like. Again, pretty color when it was there, but burned and bare.
Guidesite: 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.
GuideThis was a great spot. The parks inside the north rim were closed because of renovation and this camp is just outside the main entrance ...16 miles. Nature lovers will Love this dry camp. No hookups but there are well kept vault toilets and access to water. Beautiful spacious spots . Wonderful . Great host too. General store nearby as well.
Experience the beauty of North Rim, Arizona, while enjoying a camping trip with your furry friends. There are several pet-friendly options that cater to both you and your pets, ensuring a memorable outdoor adventure.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near North Rim, AZ is Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 201 reviews.
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