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Basic Information
 Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Each includes a campfire ring/cooking grate, picnic table, parking space and room for up to six people, three tents, and two vehicles. There are flush toilets and drinking water throughout the campground. No hookups are available, however there is a free dump station. Most RV spaces are pull-through. Pine loop is a tent-only area where generators are not permitted.
TOTAL SITES: 327 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 55 Walk to/Boat to: 2 Group: 7 Horse: 2 Other: 15 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Wood and charcoal fires permitted in provided campsite grills only. No gathering of down wood, wood may be purchased at the general store. Drown fires completely before leaving the site, even for a short while. Do not construct rock fire rings or put ashes and charcoal in dumpsters. Toilet Types
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Weather With an elevation spanning from around 2000 feet to over 8000 feet (760-2440m), the Grand Canyon area experiences a variety of weather conditions. This weather variety includes cold winters and mild pleasant summers, moderate humidity, and considerable diurnal temperature changes at the higher elevations, with hot and drier summers at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along with cool damp winters. Summer thunderstorms and winter snowfall adds to the weather variety in this region. Family Site Family campsites range from accommodating a small tent, to 30 foot motor homes and fifth wheels. Family sites are limited to 6 people, three tents and two vehicles per site. There are no hookups available at any of the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill. $18.00 Family Site with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access Family campsites range from accommodating a small tent, to 30 foot motor homes and fifth wheels. Family sites are limited to 6 people, three tents and two vehicles per site. There are no hookups available at any of the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill. $9.00 Group Site Group sites can accommodate 7-50 people and tents per site. 3 vehicles per site. RV and bus parking is prohibited. $50.00 Communal Hiker Biker Sites Hiker/biker are for people on foot or bicycle only. These are non-reservable communal hiker/biker sites (available on a first-come, first-served basis only) and hold up to one person, one tent and no vehicles. If you have more than a one person hiking party you will need to make more than one reservation. $6.00 Communal Hiker/ Biker Sites - with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access Hiker/biker are for people on foot or bicycle only. These are non-reservable communal hiker/biker sites (available on a first-come, first-served basis only) and hold up to one person, one tent and no vehicles. If you have more than a one person hiking party you will need to make more than one reservation. $3.00 Horse Camp Campers in horse camp must have horses of mules. Horse camp can accommodate up to 6 people and 6 horses and mules. 30 foot vehicle limit including trailer. 2 vehicles permitted. (a trailer is considered a second vehicle.) Up to 6 tents. $25.00 Horse Camp with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access Campers in horse camp must have horses of mules. Horse camp can accommodate up to 6 people and 6 horses and mules. 30 foot vehicle limit including trailer. 2 vehicles permitted. (a trailer is considered a second vehicle.) Up to 6 tents. $12.50 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address P.O. Box 129Att: Mather Campground Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Physical Address 1 Mather Campground RoadGrand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 Directions GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.04972, -112.12047 -- 36°2'59"N, 112°7'14"W From the south entrance, follow the road for about three miles and turn left on Center Road. Travel 1/4 mile and turn right onto Market Plaza Road. The campground is about one mile down Market Plaza Road on the right.Additional Information Washing: Do not bathe, wash dishes, or do laundry at water spigots. Wash at your site and flush tainted water down the toilets. Do not scatter wastewater. Pets: Must be kept on a leash and under Cell Phone Additional Information Cellular coverage varies throughout Grand Canyon Village because of the terrain. You may or may not be able to receive a signal in Mather Campground. Usually connectivity is better in the village historic district, 1.3 miles (2 km) west of the campground. Internet Additional Information The closest free Public WiFi is at the general store (Canyon Village Market) and in the lobby of Yavapai Lodge. Both are located in Market Plaza, 0.4 mile (.64 km) from the Mather Campground entrance. Regulations All sites are assigned. Changing sites may not be possible due to limited availability. Please do not move once checked in unless approved by the park ranger at the kiosk. Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am. Please From March 1, through November 30 (Peak Season) most campsites are by reservation only through recreation.gov. Mather campground offers 15 first-come, first-served sites that go on sale at 8 am. None of Mather Campground's sites have hook-ups or electricity. Full hook-ups are available at adjacent Trailer Village RV Campground, operated by Delaware North.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - Fourteen ADA accessible sites are available as needed to our visitors with disabilities. Sites feature larger parking areas and raised fire rings. Sites are located in close proximity to restrooms. Wheelchair Access - Restrooms have paved ramps to bathroom entrances. Each restroom has an ADA compliant stall. RV & Trailer Information - Most ADA sites can accommodate up to a 25 foot RV. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 30 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 27 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. 
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Mather Campground: Additional InformationCampground Reservations throughout the year are made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online: https://www.recreation.gov/
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 Trailer Village is the only in-park RV campground with full hookups (sewage, water, and electrical with 30 amp and 50 amp sites available) Open year-round, Trailer Village features paved pull-through sites which can accommodate vehicles up to 50 feet long. Trailer Village is operated by Delaware North. Reservations can be made up to 13 months in advance. If visiting during the busy season (May through October) making reservations 1 year in advance is recommend. Visit their website to make reservations.
TOTAL SITES: 123 Electric Hookups: 80 RV Only: 123 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 43 |
Last updated: May 28, 2023