The park service lists 3 campgrounds with 499 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mather Campground - South Rim | 327 | Both | $30 | Yes, up to 30 ft | dump station, water |
| Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim | 123 | Reservable | $85 | Yes, up to 50 ft | hookups, dump station, showers, water |
| Desert View Campground (Reservations Required) | 49 | Reservable | $30 | Yes, up to 30 ft | water |
RVs and trailers
3 of 3 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 50 feet (Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim). 1 campground has electric hookups (Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim). 2 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
3 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 1 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.
What the park says about reservations at Mather Campground - South Rim: “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 T”
Campfires
- Mather Campground - South Rim: Fires are currently prohibited due to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No fires are allowed on the South Rim and inner canyon areas. Fire restrictions prohibit all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques.
- Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim: Charcoal fires only. No wood fires allowed. Paved sites include a charcoal grill, gravel sites do not provide a grill. Propane camp stoves may be used on provided picnic tables.
- Desert View Campground (Reservations Required): Fire in fire boxes only
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins in the park
Places the park service lists as lodging:
- Arizona Steakhouse (at Bright Angel Lodge): The Arizona Steak House (at Bright Angel Lodge) Located on the east side of Bright Angel Lodge in the South Rim Village Historic District; the Arizona Steakhouse is one of the few restaurants in the park offering canyon views from the dining area. Southwestern flavors and ingredients inspire the cui
- Bright Angel Lodge: Bright Angel lodge is located right along the canyon's edge in the Village Historic District. Opened in 1935, the lodge has a gift shop, a history room, and offers several dining options: Bright Angel Fountain/Coffee and Grab and Go, Harvey House Café, a casual family-friendly restaurant, and the Ar
- Buckey O'Neill Cabin: This cabin is the only remaining building from the early pioneer settlement era of the Village. Built on this site in 1895 by William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill, the 2-room office and bunkhouse, complete with v-notched logs, rough mortar chinking, and a native stone chimney, was the rustic home of Buckey
- El Tovar Hotel: Located right on the rim of Grand Canyon, historic El Tovar Hotel features a fine dining room, lounge, gift shop, and newsstand. Guests can expect full bell service, a lobby concierge, and in-room dining. *Advanced reservations are required for lunch and dinner at El Tovar Dining Room. (928) 638-263
- Kachina Lodge: Sitting directly on the rim of Grand Canyon in the center of the historic Village, this lodge is within close walking distance to restaurants, gifts shops, Kolb Studio, Verkamp's Visitor Center, and Bright Angel Trailhead .Kachina Lodge was built in 1968 as part of a plan by the National Park Servic
- Maswik Lodge: Maswik Lodge is a 250-room lodging complex nestled within several acres of ponderosa pine forest. The lodge is located a short, 0.25-mile (0.4 km) walk from the canyon's edge. The main building has a registration desk, gift shop, cafeteria style food court, and a pizza pub. Two-story lodging units a
- Red Horse/Bright Angel Cabin: This log cabin was originally built in 1888. It was used as a stage stop, hotel, post office, and after extensive restoration, it has become two rooms of the Bright Angel Lodge.
- Thunderbird Lodge: Thunderbird Lodge has a contemporary feel, blended with natural touches. Family-focused, many of the rooms here offer canyon views while others overlook Historic Village streets.
- Yavapai Lodge: Located in Market Plaza, the South Rim's business center, the lodge has a cafeteria style restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, gift shop and an outdoor patio tavern with a food menu. Pet friendly rooms are available. it's a short walk across the parking lot to Canyon Village Market (General Store and Deli)
In-park lodges are run by park concessioners and often book up months ahead.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.