Bright Angel Campground Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
Bright Angel Overview

Bright Angel campground is located in the bottom of the Grand Canyon along Bright Angel creek and 1/2 mile north of the Colorado River. The campground is accessed via the Bright Angel Trail (about 10 miles from the South Rim), the South Kaibab Trail (about 7 miles from South Rim/ Yaki Point), or via the North Kaibab Trail (14 miles from the North Rim). Campers can spend two consecutive nights at the campground (per hike), except during Nov 15 – Feb 28 when you can stay up to four consecutive nights per hike.
Bright Angel campground has 33 tent campsites. Each site has a table, 2 ammo boxes (to store food) and area to pitch a tent. The campground has a ranger station, drinking water and flush toilets. A Backcountry Permit is required to stay overnight at Bright Angel campground. Phantom Ranch is less than 1/2 mile from the campground and has a snack bar. You can also have dinner at Phantom Ranch Lodge, but reservations are required in advance (303-2978-2757). Cabins are also available for rent at Phantom Ranch.
Indian Garden campground is located about half way back up (or down) the Bight Angel Trail. It has 16 tent-only campsites. Cottonwood campground is located off the North Kaibab trail about 7 miles down from the North Rim.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- Cafe
- Camp Store
- Campfire Center
- Campsite Tables
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Picnic Tables
- Ranger Station
- Shade Structure
- Snack Bar
Activities
- Backpacking
- Beach
- Beach Access
- Bird Watching
- Creek
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- River
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
Best Campsites
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33
Regions
Campsite Types
- Cabin
- Primitive
- Tent
- Walk-To
# of Campsites:
33
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
2,480
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