North Rim – Grand Canyon National Park Campground (Arizona)

North Rim – Grand Canyon National Park Overview

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim Campground is open mid May through October (reservations recommended) with 90 mixed-use campsites among a beautiful ponderosa pine forest. There are 78 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs, as well as 12 additional tent-only campsites. Three group campsites (tent only) are also available. Most campsites have nice shade from large ponderosa pines. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. There are no hookups.

The campground borders Transept Canyon, a side canyon that drains into the main canyon, providing a stunning view for the premium campsites (23, 24, 25, 26, 29 and 31).

North Rim Campground is within a mile of the North Rim Visitor Center/Grand Canyon Lodge. The campground has drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, a laundry, RV dump station, and an amphitheater. Firewood is also available for sale from the campground host or at the general store. A gas station is also located close to the campground.

North Rim Info

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon offers less crowds, incredible views and miles of hiking trails. You can hike the North Kaibab Trail 14.2 miles down to Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, but Backcountry permits are required for overnight hiking/camping. During the winter months, permits are also needed for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.  Day hikes on any of the 13 trails do not require a permit.

The North Rim also has a beautiful visitor center, gift shop, general store, and canyon trail rides (during the summer).  The Grand Canyon Lodge also provides overnight accommodations, a restaurant and other amenities. Keep in mind that all North Rim facilities are closed from November 1 through mid May. During the off season it is open only from dawn to dusk.

Other campgrounds in the area include Demotte Campground and Jacob Lake Campground. Demotte has 38 campsites and  Jacob Lake has 51 campsites. Both are within an hour of the North Rim and along AZ 67.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Chapel
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Ice
• Laundry
• Pack Station
• Park Interpreter
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restaurant
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers
• Vending Machines
• Visitor Center
• WiFi

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Cultural Sites
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Interpretive Programs
• Mountain Biking
• Museum
• Nature Programs
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports