Camping is one of the best ways to experience the Grand Canyon, and options range from developed NPS campgrounds inside the park to full-hookup RV parks in gateway towns and dispersed sites in the surrounding national forest.

On the South Rim, Mather Campground is the largest option with 327 sites, while Trailer Village offers full RV hookups nearby. Desert View Campground is a smaller, quieter option on the east end of the rim. Outside the park, Tusayan and the Kaibab National Forest have additional campgrounds and dispersed camping areas.

The North Rim has one developed campground that’s open mid-May through mid-October, with additional options at DeMotte and Jacob Lake along the approach road. For something more remote, Havasupai Campground and Diamond Creek offer unforgettable backcountry camping experiences.

Reservations are essential for in-park campgrounds during peak season (April through October).

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Campground Places

Long Jim Loop Camping
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Long Jim Loop Camping

Long Jim Loop is a ¾‑mile dirt road (Forest Road 302) circling the west side of Tusayan in the Kaibab National Forest. The Forest…

Grand Canyon Camper Village
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Grand Canyon Camper Village

Opened in 1958, Grand Canyon Camper Village has long served road‑trippers seeking a base just outside the South Rim gates. The privately run park…

Tusayan – Montane
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Tusayan – Montane

Ten‑X Campground (now officially Tusayan‑Montane) offers a peaceful base outside the park’s busy core. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and parking spurs…

Desert View Campground
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Desert View Campground

Set among pinyon pines and junipers 23 mi (37 km) east of Grand Canyon Village, Desert View Campground sits at the highest elevation on the South…

Mather Campground
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Mather Campground

Opened in the 1960s and named for first NPS director Stephen T. Mather, the campground contains 327 reservable sites plus a small horse camp….

Trailer Village RV Park
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Trailer Village RV Park

Operated by Delaware North, Trailer Village RV Park offers 123 paved sites that fit rigs up to 50 ft (a few up to 65 ft). Each site…

Jacob Lake Campground
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Jacob Lake Campground

Set within Kaibab National Forest, Jacob Lake Campground has served North Rim travelers since the 1960s. Campsites sit among fragrant ponderosa pines, with potable…

Kaibab Camper Village
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Kaibab Camper Village

Set in a ponderosa‑pine forest at 8,000 ft / 2,438 m, it offers shaded RV and tent loops, coin showers, laundry and a small…

Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site
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Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site

Located where US‑89A meets AZ‑67, Jacob Lake Group Campground & Picnic Site serves as a convenient base for weddings, reunions, scout outings, and large…

DeMotte Campground
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DeMotte Campground

DeMotte Campground sits on the Kaibab Plateau at 8,700 feet, providing a refreshing escape from Arizona’s desert heat. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service,…

North Rim Campground
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North Rim Campground

North Rim Campground is the only developed campground on the Grand Canyon’s remote North Rim. Open from mid‑May through mid‑October, it features tent, RV…

Grand Canyon Caverns Campground
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Grand Canyon Caverns Campground

Set on 800 acres of high-desert piñon-juniper forest, the campground forms part of the historic Grand Canyon Caverns complex, a roadside landmark since the…

Diamond Creek Beach (Campground)
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Diamond Creek Beach (Campground)

Diamond Creek Beach sits 18 mi/29 km down a graded dirt road that follows Diamond Creek to the Colorado River. Managed by the Hualapai…

Havasupai Campground
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Havasupai Campground

The campground occupies tribal land managed by the Havasupai Tribe. Sites are first‑come, first‑served along both sides of the creek; capacity is limited to…

Lees Ferry Campground
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Lees Ferry Campground

Lees Ferry Campground occupies a sage‑covered bench above the Colorado River inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Sites accommodate tents and RVs up to…

Beehives Campground
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Beehives Campground

Managed by Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Beehives Campground sits on a bench of Navajo Sandstone across US‑89 from Wahweap. Sites are gravel pull‑outs…

Page Lake Powell Campground
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Page Lake Powell Campground

Set on red‑rock terrain just two miles from Lake Powell, this privately run campground provides 30‑/50‑amp RV sites, tent pads and unique lodging such…

Roam America Horseshoe Bend RV Park
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Roam America Horseshoe Bend RV Park

Opened in spring 2023, Roam America Horseshoe Bend brings a boutique‑hotel mindset to RV camping. Spread across 21 acres of high desert terrain, the…

Antelope Point RV Campground
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Antelope Point RV Campground

Antelope Point RV Campground stands as Lake Powell's newest and most luxurious RV destination, strategically positioned less than three miles from the world-famous Antelope…