Campgrounds - North Rim

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The North Rim is CLOSED for the Winter

• As of 5 pm, Saturday,. November 30, the park entrance gate on State Route 67, which provides vehicular access to the North Rim, was closed to all vehicle traffic for the winter.

• Between December 1, and May 14, North Rim roads are closed to all vehicles (including snowmobiles) No visitor services are available.

• As in years past, the North Rim campground will be available for winter camping and is accessible via hiking inner canyon trails from the South Rim or by hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing 45 miles from Jacob Lake.

• To camp at the North Rim during the winter months, visitors need a backcountry permit, which can be obtained in advance through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center.

• The nearest lodging, food services, and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake, AZ. Additional lodging and guest services are available in Fredonia, AZ and Kanab, UT.

• All services on the North Rim are expected to re-open on May 15th, 2025 (subject to change).

 

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To download the North Rim Campground Map. and the information sheet that comes with it, click on the link under "Additional Information".

 

 

Map showing the North Rim developed area. The campground is indicated by the red flag.

Additional Information

• North Rim Campground Map
  (Information Sheet 185 kb PDF - April 2017)

• Photos of the North Rim Campground

• Check availability and make reservations >

• North Rim (General Information)

• North Rim Lodging: Grand Canyon Lodge

• Driving Directions to the North Rim

• Return to the Camping Home Page

 

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North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide

In place of a newspaper, the North Rim Pocket Map and Services Guide is distributed at entrance stations, visitor centers, lodges, campgrounds, stores, and out-of-park locations, or you may download an PDF version below.

 

You will receive a paper copy of this map when you arrive at the North Rim. Click anywhere on the map above to download a PDF version.

 

Outside The Park Camping - North Rim

DeMotte Campground

Operated by the U.S. Forest Service. 16 miles/ 28km north of the canyon rim. No hookups. 1/2 of sites may be reserved. Generally open May 15 through October 15. for overnight camping, depending on snowfall. $22 for one or two vehicles. An Extra Vehicle Fee of $9.00 per vehicle, per night (space providing), will be collected on-site beginning with third vehicle. (Only 1 RV/trailer per site). Free evening programs.

Dispersed Camping

Is permitted in the national forest outside the park; there are restrictions, however. Inquire at North Rim Visitor Center inside park, or at Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center at Jacob Lake [phone]. In winter contact the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 248, Fredonia, AZ 86022 or call [phone].

Jacob Lake Campground

Operated by the U.S. Forest Service, 45 miles/75 km north of the North Rim, during the summer only, no hookups or reservations. $ 22 per night for one or two vehicle. An extra Vehicle Fee of $9.00 per vehicle, per night (space providing), will be collected on-site beginning with third vehicle. (Only 1 RV/trailer per site). Free evening programs.

Kaibab Camper Village (Jacob Lake)

Commercial campground located ¼ mile/0.5 km south of Jacob Lake on Arizona Highway 67. Full hook-ups available. Phone [phone] May 15 through October 15. Off-season phone [phone], outside AZ 1-800-525-0924.

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Winter Camping on the North Rim - When Roads Are Closed

North Rim roads are closed to vehicles between December 1st and May 15th, and no visitor services are available. During these winter months snowshoers, and cross-country skiers are permitted to use the North Rim Campground, provided a backcountry use permit has been obtained in advance. – These permits are available through the South Rim Backcountry Information Center. (e-mail us or call 928-638-7875)

The closest place to park during this time is Jacob Lake. The hike through the snow from Jacob Lake to the North Rim Campground is around 45 miles. Hikers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers will need to remain off the closed road (per Superintendent's Compendium re: safety from snowplows) and forge a path through the snow.

• NOTE: The North Kaibab Trail and North Rim pipeline received significant damage from rockfall and landslides, making many areas unsafe and impassable for inner canyon hikers. In order to safely rebuild and maintain the North Kaibab Trail and repair damaged sections of pipeline, there will be a continuous trail closure in effect from April 12 through June 2, 2023. The closure area will be from Cottonwood Campground to the North Kaibab Trailhead. No hikers will be allowed to pass through this area under any circumstances.

• Note about Snowmobiles: Snowmobiles are not permitted within the park.
  

 

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Watching sunset from the North Rim Campground overlook.

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