Desert View Campground offers 49 quiet, pine‑shaded sites near the Grand Canyon’s East Entrance, placing campers steps from the Desert View Watchtower and sweeping canyon panoramas.
Desert view campground was awesome. It was rustic tent camping. Everything was clean with's fire pit and a picnic table. The fire restrictions were lifted and we had a wonderful campfire.The host Chris was awesome very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us out a lot he's top notch in my book.
A little busy but it was easy to book a site in advance. Luckily we were able to secure a quiet pad to ourselves. I wouldn’t recommend anyone in a large RV to stay there. It was tight with our truck camper pulling a trailer. We unhitched and tucked in for the night. Not much for critter action compared to the other RV parks.
Amazing camp ground and not as busy as the main South Rim camping and tourist area.There aren't very many amenities, but there is a public restroom and some water options (not for RV fill up from what we could tell).We stayed in site 22 and it was as the very back on the campground and was perfect for our small group. It had a picnic table and fire pit.Grounds were clean and the location is close to the lookout but down the road a little bit so it's tucked away from any of the hustle and bustle of that viewpoint and tourist lookout.There is a gas station with some dumpsters, but the store didn't look open so definitely pick up supplies before you stop here either in Cameron or Flagstaff (depending on which way you are coming from). Great camping spot though and it was very affordable for like $33 a night. Good times!
This is a nice and quiet campground! Our hoist was very helpful and friendly. There is only restrooms here and water faucets to get water at, no hookups. $30 a night.
Our family had a blast staying at Desert View campground during Spring Break. The campground had just opened the day we got there (this campground is closed for winter), and we were happy to be a little removed from the crowds near the main area of the South Rim. We enjoyed sunrises and sunsets by making a short walk to the rim, where we were sometimes the only ones there. We even saw elk one morning. Our kids enjoyed climbing on the structures, and the surroundings were stunning. The campground itself was clean and the sites were spacious. Our host and neighbors were all very friendly. We'd feel lucky to be able to return!
Desert View Campground offers 49 quiet, pine‑shaded sites near the Grand Canyon’s East Entrance, placing campers steps from the Desert View Watchtower and sweeping canyon panoramas.
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 Rim. Sites accommodate tents, vans, and small RVs/trailers up to 30 ft. Flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and a seasonal camp store are provided; there are no hookups, showers, or a dump station. The campground operates on a six‑month rolling reservation system and is open mid‑April through mid‑October. Two ADA‑compliant sites lie closest to the restrooms.
Car: From Grand Canyon Village, drive 23 mi/37 km east on Desert View Drive (AZ 64). From Cameron, enter the park’s East Entrance and continue 0.25 mi west. Bus/Shuttle: No park shuttle service reaches Desert View; commercial tours from Flagstaff and Page stop nearby. Bicycle/Foot: Desert View Drive includes a paved shoulder; beware of traffic and altitude.
Local advice to help you make the most of your visit.
nights can dip below 40 °F even in summer.
use red‑beam headlamps to protect night skies.
store food in locked vehicles or hard‑sided containers.
National Park Service. “Desert View Campground.” https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/desert-view-campground.htmRecreation.gov. “Desert View Campground.” https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258825Google Maps listing for Desert View Campground. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BF9xTBT4YVXE148BA
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Store0.3 miLocated 26 miles east of Grand Canyon Village, the market serves day‑trippers, campers, and through‑hikers entering via Desert View Drive. Shelves carry basic…
Visitor Help0.3 miOpened with the completion of Desert View Drive in the 1930s, the parking lot anchors the only developed area on the South…
Store0.4 miBuilt in 1932 beside Mary Colter’s Desert View Watchtower, the Desert View Trading Post continues the Fred Harvey Company tradition of showcasing…
Viewpoint0.4 miDesert View Watchtower was conceived as a “re‑creation” of ancestral Puebloan towers, blending seamlessly with the canyon’s rim. Architect Mary Colter collaborated…
Local_government_office0.5 miThe East Entrance Station, often called the Desert View Entrance, sits 25 mi/40 km east of Grand Canyon Village on Arizona State Route 64. It serves…
Parking0.9 miNavajo Point Parking Lot sits 0.6 mi / 1 km west of Desert View Watchtower along Desert View Drive. Roughly 25 vehicles…
Viewpoint0.9 miPerched 25 mi / 40 km east of Grand Canyon Village, Navajo Point takes its name from the neighboring Navajo Nation. A short, paved spur off…
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