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Mather Campground

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Grand Canyon National Park
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97%
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54 reviews
306 sites · RV, Tent

Mather Campground is the largest campground and most popular spot to call it a night in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The campground is well shaded and offers spacious sites for RVs, plus cozy tent-only sites. Views of the South Rim are only a mile's walk from the campground, and you can easily hop on the Grand Canyon shuttle right near the entrance to be whisked away to all the South Rim's grandest sights. Although there are no hookups here, you’ll find hot showers, super clean restrooms, laundry facilities, and a water-filling station for RVs all near the Camper Services building.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

  • Most Mather Campground sites can be reserved up to six months in advance online.
  • Advanced reservations are strongly recommended from March through November. Campsites often book up months in advance, especially for the busy summer season.
  • Only a handful of sites are available each day on a first-come, first-served basis. For the best chance at scoring one, arrive at the campground first thing in the morning. 
  • During the winter months, from December 1 through February 28, all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    • When to Go

    Late spring and early fall, when the weather is not too hot and crowds are less intimidating, is the best time for camping at the Mather Campground. Reservations are still strongly recommended but are easier to come by, especially mid-week. Avoid holiday weekends altogether if you can. Mather is the only Grand Canyon campground that remains open in winter, when all sites are first-come, first-served.

    What this place offers
    Campfire allowed
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Toilets
    No potable water
    Picnic tables
    Sewage hookups
    No electric hookups
    306 sites
    RV, Tent
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    Campfire allowed
    Pets allowed
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