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Camping in Grand Canyon National Park is an experience that everyone
should try at least once. There's a very palpable sense of timelessness
when sleeping next to such a magnificent natural creation, whether
on the South Rim or North Rim. The combination of the crystal clear,
star filled night sky and the ancient canyon creates a lasting memory.
There are five main drive-in campgrounds in Grand Canyon National
Park. They are Tuweep, North Rim, Mather, Trailer Village and
Desert View. Please click the map above for their specific, detailed
pages(or click the non-map links below). For drive-in campgrounds,
pets are only allowed on leashes. Wood/charcoal fires are only
permitted in grated campfire grills. Gathering of downed wood
is not permitted. You can purchase wood at the general store.
Grand Canyon National Park also has backcountry campsites that
they categorize as "at large camping", "approved
campgrounds" and "designated camping". These are
based on geographic locations. You can find more about backcountry
camping via the Backcountry
Guide (pdf).. In order to utilize the backcountry sites,
you need to obtain a backcountry permit from the Backcountry
Information Center. The
Park Service recommends getting the permits in person, but suggests
faxing to 928-638-2125 as the second best alternative. You can
also send in your request via mail:
Backcountry Information Center / GCNP, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon
AZ, 86023.
Camping stuff
In Grand Canyon National Park, backcountry permits are required
for overnight hiking, overnight camping on the North Rim during
winter, overnight camping at rim sites other than developed campgrounds,
off-river overnight hikes by those on guided river trips, overnight
horseback riding, and overnight cross-country ski trips. It's
$10 per permit, with $5 per person per night below the rim and
$5 for a group per night when camping above the rim. There's also
a frequent hiker membership which is a flat permit fee of $25
per year, but does not exclude the daily $5 fees. Some guidelines
for backcountry campers:
1. It's easier to get permits for smaller groups.
2. Maximum groups size is 11.
3. Do not alter a site. Leave it as you found it.
4. Do not shortcut switchbacks, please stay on trails.
5. Pack out what you bring in, including used toilet paper.
6. Do not burn toilet paper.
7. Fires are prohibited below the rim.
8. Bury waste 200 feet from waters, 4 to 6 inches deep, 4 to 6
inches wide.
9. Wash dishes 200 feet away from rivers and creeks.
10. Keep loud voices and noises to a minimum, respect other experience.
11. Please leave cultural resources and artifacts.
Drive-in campgrounds: Desert
View,
Mather,
North Rim ,
Trailer Village and
Tuweep
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