Campgrounds

The greater Grand Canyon region is chock full of campgrounds.

Mather Campground
South Rim campground. Tent and RV camping (no hook-ups; 30-foot trailer or RV maximum) Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at the www.recreation.gov

Reservations are strongly recommended from March 1 through mid-November.

www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm

Ten-X Campground
Located 4 1/2 miles south of Grand Canyon National Park, on the east side of State Highway 64, and 2 miles south of Tusayan, AZ. Open May 1st to September 30th. There are no utility hookups in the campground. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. (928) 638-2443

www.recreation.gov/camping/Ten_X_Campground_Az/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75372&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

Desert View Campground
No hook-ups
30-foot trailer or RV maximum
Located 26 miles/ 42 km east of Grand Canyon Village.
Open May 2, 2011 through mid-October.
www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm

Top Ten Things to do in Grand Canyon

1. Stand on the Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped walkway that extends almost 70 feet out into the Grand Canyon. Visitors on the Skywalk, which has a clear, 4-inch-thick glass bottom, peer over the railing, or down through their stance to see the Canyon and all of its 4,000 feet of vertical abyss. Read More...

2. Go Hiking or Backpacking

Grand Canyon National Park, and the greater Grand Canyon region, is a hiker’s dream. Most of Grand Canyon National Park is undeveloped backcountry. There are literally hundreds of miles to hike and backpack and explore. Despite the Grand Canyon’s popularity and numbers of visitors each year, visitors only need to hike a small distance to enjoy some solitude. Read More...