Canyon Campground

This campground is run by Xanterra, the concessionaire in the park. That means it’s a bit pricier but it was kept clean and the showers and laundry nearby are really nice if you’ve been camping for a while. The tent sites are nicely wooded with trees for hammocks. Not a ton of privacy but that’s how NPS sites go. The location was convenient for getting around to the different parts of the park and the nearby grocery/camp store is the best stocked in the park.

Right off the road and very open. Ended up not staying for that reason.

I own a 17' pull-behind and don't live that far away, so this is a very easy overnight camp when I just want to get away.

Be aware that the entire campground is less than 100 yards from Highway 89, so there will be a little drive-by noise, but it's not intrusive or bothersome.

If you are unfamiliar, pull in and up around the middle turnaround and go walk the place, see where you like first, especially if you have a camper.

The place is littered with giant boulders, and if you think about it, those landed there from up above a long time ago, so the place is a little spooky but in a very good way.

If it's winter, and you're in a sedan, don't pull far off on either side, or you'll be like the couple I saw trying to drift-bust their way out.

The site is first-come first-serve, no reservations, so plan ahead, if you're going to the park, pick  your site first and put up your tent etc. and then go enjoy the park, and you'll have your spot.  

Sells(??) out REALLY fast in the spring/summer.