🏕 Campground
Mather Campground (Grand Canyon South Rim)
About This Permit
Mather Campground is the largest campground on the Grand Canyon South Rim and one of the most competed-for campground reservations in the national park system. Within walking distance of the canyon rim, visitor center, and village services, it's the base camp of choice for millions of Grand Canyon visitors. Spring and fall dates book within minutes of opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Mather Campground from the Grand Canyon rim?
About 1 mile (1.6 km) from the canyon rim. The Rim Trail and Mather Point are accessible on foot or via free park shuttle from near the campground.
Does Mather Campground have hookups?
Yes — a limited number of sites have electrical hookups, bookable through recreation.gov. Most sites are non-hookup tent/RV. Coin-operated showers are available within the campground.
When should I book Mather Campground?
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–October) are the busiest seasons and book out fastest — sometimes within seconds of the 6-month window opening. Reservations are required year-round including winter; there is no walk-up season.
Key Facts
- State
- AZ
- Season
- Year-round (limited services November – February)
- Sites
- 327 sites (tent, RV, and some hookup sites)
- Access
- South Rim Village, Grand Canyon Village, AZ via Hwy 64
- Reservation Window
- Reservations required year-round on recreation.gov (including December – February); no walk-up / first-come option
- Difficulty to reserve
- 4/5(Very hard)
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