Campgrounds - South Rim

 

Description: map showing a panoramic view of the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Mather campground, indicated by a red flag, is on the left side of the map and is located within Grand Canyon Village. Separated from Mather Campground by 26 miles (42 km) Desert View Campground is also indicated by a red flag, on the far right side of the map. The two campgrounds are connected by highway 64, also known as Desert View Drive.

 

This page has information about "Developed" Campgrounds. (where vehicles are permitted)

For information about backpacking and camping within Grand Canyon: visit this link >

 

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Outside the Park Camping - South Rim

Tusayan - Montane (Ten-X Campground)

The U.S. Forest Service operates Tusayan - Montane Campground 2 miles/3 km south of Tusayan. Ten-X Campground is open May 14th through September 30th. No hook-ups or showers; pit toilets and cold water faucets are located throughout the campground. Group sites and 15 of their 70 family sites may be reserved through Recreation.gov, and the fee is $10 per night for one vehicle. (extra charge for any additional vehicles.)

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234488

The remaining family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A group site is available for groups of up to 100 people, reservations are required for the group site. Call [phone]. Details >:

Dispersed Camping:

Camping "at-large" is permitted in the national forest outside the park. Camping must be at least 0.25mile/ 0.4 km away from Highway 64. Other restrictions may apply. Details >

Contact the Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 3088, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 or call [phone] for additional information.

Grand Canyon Camper Village:

Is a commercial campground located 7 miles south of Grand Canyon Village in the town of Tusayan. Open seasonally. Hook-ups and coin-operated showers are available. Call [phone].

http://www.grandcanyoncampervillage.com/home.html

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Camping on Nearby American Indian Lands

Havasupai Tribal Lands

The Havasupai Tribal Lands are located in a large tributary canyon on the south side of the Colorado River. This land lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is administered by the Havasupai Indian Tribe.

"The campground and lodge will remain closed through September 30, 2024 while the Tribe recovers from the recent major flood event. Those tourists whose campground or lodge reservation(s) are between August 22 and September 30, 2024, that were impacted by the closure as a result of the flash flood, will have a one-time opportunity to reschedule their reservations to another available date for the remainder of the 2024 tourism season or to an available date during the 2025 tourism season.

Reservations beginning October 1 through the end of the 2024 tourism season remain valid and unchanged and tourists may return to Havasupai on their scheduled reservation dates." Source: the Official Havasupai Tribe website

https://www.havasupaireservations.com/

The village of Supai is accessible only by foot or horseback (it is an 8-mile hike each way) Hiking/camping is by tribal permit only. View 2018 information and fees on their website: http://theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/Havasupai-Camping/havasupai-camping.html

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Hualapai Tribal Lands

Grand Canyon West (located on the south side of the Colorado River) is managed by the Hualapai Tribe. On the north side of the river (river right) is Grand Canyon National Park, on the south side of the river (river left) above the historic high water mark is Hualapai Tribal Land.

Groups desiring to hike or camp on river left above the historic high water mark must request a permit from the Hualapai Tribe in adavance of their launch date. River users are asked by the NPS and required by law to treat the sensitive cultural sites wih care and respect.

The official Website for the west rim of the Grand Canyon, known as Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk, which is owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation is: http://grandcanyonwest.com/ All tour information is listed on this website. The reservation numbers are 1-888-255-9550 and 1-928-769-2219. These numbers are also listed on this website. Inquiries such as visiting the west rim, tour packages, prices, directions and general information, should be directed to the website and the reservation lines.

For reservations at Hualapai Lodge in Peach Springs: 1-928-769-2230 Fax: [phone]

Navajo Nation

Land east of Grand Canyon National Park lies outside the boundary and jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is administered by the Navajo Tribe.

• For more information about Navajo Tribal Parks, call: 928-871-6647 or visit our website: www.navajonationparks.org, or on Facebook: "Navajo Parks & Recreation."

Information and permits can be obtained for camping and for the trails along the east-side of the Colorado River, Marble Canyon, Jackass Canyon, Salt Trail Canyon, Totahatso Point, Rainbow Bridge trails, Cove Mesa, Coal Mine Canyon and areas in the western portion of the Navajo Nation - at the tribal visitor center in the town of Cameron. (57 miles/ 92km east of Grand Canyon Village)

The visitor center is located at the junction of Highway 89 and Highway 64 in Cameron, Arizona. Inquiries should be directed to the Cameron Visitor Center, P.O. Box 459, Cameron, AZ 86020, [phone] voice [phone] fax. http://www.navajonationparks.org/

 

• Learn about Developed Campgrounds on the North Rim

• Learn about Grand Canyon Backcountry Camping Permits

 

Campsite in Mather Campground on the South Rim. NPS/Kristen M. Caldon

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