Best Campgrounds near Supai, AZ

We stayed at Trailer Village RV Park for two nights during our honeymoon road trip to visit the Grand Canyon, and it was everything we needed it to be. We arrived at the spot around 6:30 PM and had no issue getting in and finding our spot. The site had full hookups, and all of our neighbors, while in close proximity, were extremely nice. The staff at the Grand Canyon is also very kind and helpful. We seriously enjoyed this national park, it was the first time we’d been. The village is within a 7 minutes drive to Yavapai Point, where we caught both the sunrise and sunset during our stay (highly recommend). Our only complaints are that even though our spot was right next to the bathhouse, it was locked and closed during our stay. It may have been out of order, but there was another one not too far. Additionally, we experienced something we never had before in our camper; thrips. They must’ve been falling from the pine trees into our ceiling vent because they came out of nowhere, and after we closed the vent and shook off the bedding we didn’t have another issue. Thrips don’t usually mess with anything other than plants but they must’ve loved our white sheets. The trash receptacle is right next to all bathhouses and there’s also one at the end of each row. Our biggest highlight: we saw TONS of wildlife! Female elk roamed all around the campsites, and one even wandered up while we cooked dinner to snack on the bush next to our truck. All in all, our stay here was extremely pleasant and we definitely plan to be back!

Utterly breathtaking. This is an absolutely stunning place to camp, especially after a full day’s hike.

The creek runs right through the campground and adds a meditative quality to the experience. Mornings are quiet and cool, and evening light on the canyon walls is incredible. It gets hot quickly during the day; shade is valuable and limited depending on site and season. Expect mule trains to pass through, and some distant chatter from Phantom Ranch guests, but overall it’s serene and respectful even in relatively tight quarters. Quiet hours are enforced and appreciated. 

Flush toilets and potable water are available year-round. There's a small ranger station and a canteen at Phantom Ranch that sells snacks, drinks, and sometimes beer and lemonade.

Some things to keep in mind if you want to come down here:

-Permits ARE required and ENFORCED STRICTLY: do NOT hike down expecting to find open space without one. The permitting process is a whole other thing.

-Critters: Watch out for ringtails, mice, and ravens; they’re bold and persistent. Keep all food inside the ammo cans. 

-Weather can be extreme, triple-digit heat in summer, freezing nights in winter. Pack accordingly. 

-There’s no cell service here. Plan to disconnect entirely. Emergencies are serious as this is a very remote area. Be fit, be prepared, be tough.

This is a cool little spot on the CO River. It's managed by the local tribe so before you start down the road to this campsite you need to get a Trespassing Permit from the Tribal Game Wardens Office which is located next to the store at the top of the trail. The roads easy with a few small water crossing that a minivan could pass through. They have roughly 10 sites all have very nice awnings and picnic tables. The sites are not level or very big. They had porta potties available on the grounds. There is quite a bit of traffic as the beach head is used as a boat launch for rafting companies so trucks early in the morning bring boats down. They have a separate little beach access for the campground if you can take the freezing CO river. All and all I would stay again.