Mather Campground
Inside the park · Grand Canyon Village
Walk-in access to Grand Canyon Village and the rim trail. Loops for tents, small RVs and generator-free camping.
Price
$18
per night
Booking
Books early
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Mather leads the field on value — $18 gets you showers, laundry and walking access to the rim. Family and comfort both score well. View is only fair because sites are in the pines, not on the rim itself.
See methodology →Best for
- First-time South Rim visitors
- Families
- Anyone who wants showers at $18/night
- Rim-trail walkers
Good to know before booking
- Reservations open 6 months in advance; walk-up sites released daily
- Free shuttle stops at every loop
- Rim overlooks are a 10-minute walk
- Generator loops are separate — pick your loop carefully
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- April – May, September – October
- Higher demand
- Summer holiday weekends
- Weather note
- 7,000 ft elevation means cool nights even in July.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
- Laundry
Access & activities
- Ranger programs
Tags
Location
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Inside the park · Grand Canyon Village
36.055° N, 112.140° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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