The Grand Canyon offers many opportunities for those who seek thrills to spice up their vacation. One such option is the pleasurable experience of Grand Canyon camping.
Multiple camping grounds are available in the Grand Canyon to choose from and they are located in four different locations - South Rim, North Rim, Outside the Park, and the Inner Canyon (Backcountry).
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon - Mather Campground
Operated by the National Park Service this is great camping ground in the Grand Canyon. It is open 365 days a year. One word of warning though. It is recommended that you book your reservations as early as possible since the sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon - Trailer Village
This site is adjacent to the Mather Campground, Trailer Village is an RV campsite with full hookup service. The site is not as popular as the Mather Campground making it perfect for those looking to avoid the crowd. For advance reservations call (888) 297-2757. Same-day reservation calls are also available.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon - North Rim Campground
Arguably the North Rim of the Grand Canyon offers some of the best views available. The campground is also operated by the National Park Service. The facility opens from the middle of May to the middle of October. This campground allows a maximum of two vehicles, three tents, and six people per site.
Outside the Park - Jacob Lake Campground
This campground is also operated by the US Forest Service and is located about 45 miles north of the North Rim. Jacob Lake Campground is open only during the summer and offers no hookups or reservations.
Inner Canyon (Backcountry)
Grand Canyon camping is normally restricted to specific designated campsites. Sometimes it is possible to camp in a spot other than a developed campground. Staying within the Park boundaries, you can obtain a permit from the Backcountry Information Center to camp. Please take note of the fact that that all of the sites found in the inner canyon require a Inner Canyon (Backcountry) permit.
