Best Tent Camping near Supai, AZ

The Grand Canyon region surrounding Supai, Arizona offers several backcountry tent camping options, with Havasupai Reservation Campground being the most renowned destination for tent campers. This campground requires a challenging 10-mile hike each way and advance reservations that typically sell out immediately when released on February 1st. Bright Angel Campground, located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, provides tent-only camping with amenities including picnic tables, water spigots, and food storage boxes. For those seeking alternatives, Forest Service Road 328 offers free dispersed tent camping just outside Grand Canyon National Park, while Tuweep Campground provides primitive tent camping with permit requirements.

Most backcountry tent sites in the Supai area require significant preparation and physical fitness. The Havasupai Reservation Campground trail has little shade, making early morning or late afternoon hiking advisable. Campers must carry sufficient water for the journey, though spring water is available at the campground itself. Primitive tent camping areas like Tuweep have no tables or amenities, and access roads may become impassable during wet weather. Temperature extremes are common, with canyon bottom locations experiencing triple-digit heat in summer while rim areas can be significantly cooler. Permits are strictly enforced for all Grand Canyon National Park backcountry tent camping.

According to campers, the physical effort required to reach these tent sites creates a unique experience. One visitor noted, "The difficulty of access is what makes the experience so attractive. The physical commitment to get to this beautiful oasis on Native American land is well worth it." At Bright Angel Campground, tent sites include gear hanging poles to protect food from wildlife, particularly squirrels described as "bold" by multiple reviewers. Tent campers at Forest Service Road 328 report peaceful experiences with wildlife sightings. As one camper mentioned, "We had a secluded little area where we couldn't see anyone. Could hear coyotes in the distance. Stars were amazing." Walk-in tent sites throughout the region offer varying levels of privacy, with Cottonwood Campground frequently recommended for those seeking more space between tent sites.

Best Tent Sites Near Supai, Arizona (23)

    1. Havasupai Reservation Campground

    13 Reviews
    Supai, AZ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 448-2121

    $140 / night

    "The hike in and out are long and strenuous so be prepared. There is little to no shade so you’ll want to hike early morning or late afternoon/early evening."

    "This campground will be rated as a Basecamp — grounds that offer a comfortable home base that you’re happy to return to after a day of exploring the surrounding area."

    2. Forest Service Road 328 Dispersed

    111 Reviews
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    35 miles

    "So glad we found this place since Mather campground was full when we arrived into town around 6pm."

    "Really close to anything you could need and your entrance to GCNP is covered for a week after paying the one time."

    3. Havasu Falls

    1 Review
    Supai, AZ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 448-2141

    4. Tuweep Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    5 Reviews
    Supai, AZ
    21 miles
    Website

    "Just a short distance from the overlook there are five campsites. Primitive. No tables. Fires are not allowed. Requires permit from Grand Canyon National Park to camp."

    "It's just $10, and they limit the number of people there, which is good. Still nothing beats that picture of yourself standing on the famous rock that juts out over the canyon."

    5. Indian Hollow Campground

    3 Reviews
    Supai, AZ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 643-7395

    "Three campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. One vault toilet. 1/2 mile from Thunder River trailhead which takes you to rim of Grand Canyon."

    "Awesome drive to the campground through junipers, pines, and also a small patch of Aspens. There's a hike 1/2 mile down from the camp with epic views of the Grand Canyon. Highly recommend."

    6. Crazy Jug

    2 Reviews
    Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 643-8105

    "There are some awesome trails and campsites in the Kaibab National Forest."

    "Camped about a quarter mile west of crazy jug point right on the edge! Very breezy so we didn't do a campfire. One heck of a drive on a scary forest service road. Use a hi clearance vehicle."

    7. Bright Angel Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    13 Reviews
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 638-7888

    "No showers, no electricity, no cell phone service... Why would anyone do this? But he was serious!"

    "It gets hot quickly during the day; shade is valuable and limited depending on site and season."

    8. Saddle Canyon Outlook North Rim Dispersed

    1 Review
    North Rim, AZ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 635-8200

    "I damn near got stuck all night there and just made it back because there are no turnaround points, especially for anything over 22 ft. Not for the faint of heart or low riding rigs."

    9. Havasupai Gardens Campground — Grand Canyon National Park

    8 Reviews
    Grand Canyon, AZ
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 638-7888

    $10 - $40 / night

    "There were picnic tables and neat hangers to hold your backpack so the pesty squirrels couldn't get into them. The views are amazing, and we set up a tent although it would be great for hammocks."

    "There is plenty of shade, good drinking water, and modern out house bathrooms. It can get a little noisy. When the first camp wakes up in the morning, everyone wakes up."

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