North Rim Campground

Frommer's Review

Shaded by ponderosa pines and situated alongside Transept Canyon (part of Grand Canyon), this is a delightful place to pass a few days. The pines, which shade a soft, smooth, forest floor, are spaced just far enough apart to allow for group sports and other activities. The 1.5-mile-long Transept Trail links the campground to Grand Canyon Lodge. The North Rim General Store, a laundromat, and showers ($1.25 for 5 min.) are all within walking distance. The most spectacular sites are the rim sites, which open onto the canyon. These cost an extra $5 but are worth it, being some of the prettiest anywhere.

With only 87 sites, the North Rim Campground fills up for much of the summer. You can book a spot up to 5 months in advance. Even if you show up without a reservation and find the "Sorry, campground full" sign on the entry booth, don't be afraid to ask about cancellations. The best time to do so is at 8am when sites made available by the previous night's cancellations go up for sale.

The campground sometimes stays open on a limited basis after October 15 until snow closes Highway 67, but few services are available in the park.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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