North Rim Campground
Inside the park · North Rim, 1 mi from lodge
Ponderosa pine sites at 8,300 ft, a mile from the North Rim Lodge. The North Rim sees a tenth of the South Rim's crowds.
Price
$18–$25
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
North Rim scores near the top on view, remote and value. It closes for winter, but summer here is 20°F cooler than the South Rim and the crowds are a fraction.
See methodology →Best for
- Anyone escaping the South Rim crowds
- Cool summer nights
- Rim trail day hikers
- Dark sky viewing
Good to know before booking
- Open mid-May to mid-October only
- Nights drop into the 40s even in July
- Nearest gas is 40 miles at Jacob Lake
- Books 6 months out; weekdays hold longer
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- June – September
- Higher demand
- July – August
- Weather note
- Snow can close SR-67 before Halloween.
Amenities
Essentials
- Showers
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Comfort & connectivity
- Camp store
- Laundry
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Rules & extras
- Dark sky area
Tags
Location
North Rim, Grand Canyon NP, AZ
Inside the park · North Rim, 1 mi from lodge
36.199° N, 112.052° 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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