Tuweep Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
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Reviewed Apr. 3, 2017

Best view of the Grand Canyon anywhere!

In the old days this was just 65 miles of really bad road followed by a stunning view. Today, the road still is bad--especially that last 3 miles after you enter National Park Service (NPS) land (though I did it in a Toyota Corolla the first time)--and you need a permit. 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. The campground is small with just nine sites, which now boast picnic tables and composting toilets. There are many prohibitions, also in my opinion a good thing because they keep it like it used to be years ago. Read EVERYTHING on the NPS web page, so you know what you're getting into. A word about the road: It generally is passable for any SUV, if the driver knows how to be careful with sand. But, as any experienced Southwest camper knows, everything can change with one summer monsoon shower. Stay informed, talk to people in Kanab or Fredonia about the latest word on the road. I went in May, which is usually dry, so no problem, but things can change in an afternoon. I also exited via Main Street Valley, a scenic drive that puts you out in St, George, Utah. However, it's very long, and you must have a full tank before leaving pavement. Good luck!