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The South Rim Campground is located one mile (1.6 km) from the South Rim Visitor Center. All campsites are by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Sites are fairly close together, partially shaded by tall shrubs. Only Loop B offers 20 and 30 amp electric hookups. During the warm season, drinking water is available, but there are no showers, dish cleaning stations, or water for RV tanks. Elevation: 8400 ft (2560 m). NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

All sites in all loops must be reserved through Recreation.gov. Only loop B is open in winter. NOTE: Due to wildfire damage, limited sites (non-electric only) are currently available.

Published campsites

total Sites

88

group

0

horse

0

tent Only

0

electrical Hookups

23

rv Only

0

walk Boat To

0

other

0

Published camping fees

Loop A Standard Camping Fee

$20 · The nightly camping fee for Loop A at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Loop A Senior / Access Camping Fee

$10 · Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Loop B Standard Camping Fee

$34 · The nightly camping fee for Loop B (RV sites with electricity) at the South Rim is $34.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Loop B Senior / Access Camping Fee

$17 · Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $17.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Loop C Standard Camping Fee

$20 · The nightly camping fee for Loop C at the South Rim is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Loop C Senior / Access Camping Fee

$10 · Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.

Amenities

trash Recycling Collection

Yes - year round

toilets

Vault Toilets - year round

internet Connectivity

No

showers

None

cell Phone Reception

No

laundry

No

amphitheater

Yes - seasonal

dump Station

No

camp Store

No

staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite

Yes - seasonal

potable Water

Yes - seasonal

ice Available For Sale

No

firewood For Sale

No

food Storage Lockers

Yes - year round

Accessibility and facilities

wheelchair Access

There is sidewalk access from paved roads to the pit toilets.

cell Phone Info

Cell service is unreliable at best, and often non-existent. Do not expect cell service within the park.

fire Stove Policy

Fires are permitted only in the designated fire rings, and only as long as there are no burn bans or dangerous fire weather.

rv Allowed

1

rv Info

RVs and trailers are allowed. Loop B has sites large enough for RVs and trailers (combined length) up to 55 feet. Most sites in Loop B average about 30 feet. Sites in Loops A and C can typically fit a 23-foot RV or car/ trailer combined length.

rv Max Length

55

additional Info

Due to effects of the 2025 South Rim Fire, some areas of the campground are closed to all access for safety and rehabilitation purposes. Be aware that windblown ash, soot, and other fire debris may be present in the campground at any time.

trailer Max Length

55

ada Info

There are two designated ADA accessible campsites on the South Rim: A21 and B1. Both are reservable on Recreation.gov. The sites are level concrete with easy access to pit toilets. The campground road/loop roads are paved. The campground amphitheater is not currently ADA accessible.

trailer Allowed

1

access Roads

Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

classifications

Limited Development Campground

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