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Mather Campground - South Rim
Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Only dry camping is currently permitted due to Stage 4 water restrictions. Spigot access and bathroom faucets are turned off. No fires are currently allowed on the South Rim and inner canyon areas. Fire restrictions prohibit all wood burning and charcoal fires. No hookups are available, however there is a free dump station. Most RV spaces are pull-through.
From March 1, through November 30 (Peak Season) most campsites are by reservation only through recreation.gov. Mather campground offers 15 first-come, first-served sites that go on sale at 8 am. None of Mather Campground's sites have hook-ups or electricity. Full hook-ups are available at adjacent Trailer Village RV Campground, operated by Delaware North.
Official reservation information ↗Published campsites
- total Sites
- 327
- group
- 7
- horse
- 2
- tent Only
- 55
- electrical Hookups
- 0
- rv Only
- 0
- walk Boat To
- 2
- other
- 15
Published camping fees
- Family Site
- $30 · Family campsites range from accommodating a small tent, to 30 foot motor homes and fifth wheels. Family sites are limited to 6 people, three tents and two vehicles per site. There are no hookups available at any of the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill.
- Family Site with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access
- $15 · Family campsites range from accommodating a small tent, to 30 foot motor homes and fifth wheels. Family sites are limited to 6 people, three tents and two vehicles per site. There are no hookups available at any of the sites. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill.
- Group Site
- $50 · Group sites can accommodate 7-50 people and tents per site. 3 vehicles per site. RV and bus parking is prohibited.
- Communal Hiker Biker Sites
- $6 · Hiker/biker are for people on foot or bicycle only. These are non-reservable communal hiker/biker sites (available on a first-come, first-served basis only) and hold up to one person, one tent and no vehicles. If you have more than a one person hiking party you will need to make more than one reservation.
- Communal Hiker/ Biker Sites - with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access
- $3 · Hiker/biker are for people on foot or bicycle only. These are non-reservable communal hiker/biker sites (available on a first-come, first-served basis only) and hold up to one person, one tent and no vehicles. If you have more than a one person hiking party you will need to make more than one reservation.
- Horse Camp
- $25 · Campers in horse camp must have horses of mules. Horse camp can accommodate up to 6 people and 6 horses and mules. 30 foot vehicle limit including trailer. 2 vehicles permitted. (a trailer is considered a second vehicle.) Up to 6 tents.
- Horse Camp with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access
- $12.5 · Campers in horse camp must have horses of mules. Horse camp can accommodate up to 6 people and 6 horses and mules. 30 foot vehicle limit including trailer. 2 vehicles permitted. (a trailer is considered a second vehicle.) Up to 6 tents.
Amenities
- trash Recycling Collection
- Yes - year round
- toilets
- Flush Toilets - year round
- internet Connectivity
- No
- showers
- None
- cell Phone Reception
- No
- laundry
- No
- amphitheater
- No
- dump Station
- Yes - year round
- camp Store
- Yes - year round
- staff Or Volunteer Host Onsite
- Yes - year round
- potable Water
- Yes - year round
- ice Available For Sale
- Yes - year round
- firewood For Sale
- Yes - year round
- food Storage Lockers
- No
Accessibility and facilities
- wheelchair Access
- Restrooms have paved ramps to bathroom entrances. Each restroom has an ADA compliant stall.
- internet Info
- The closest free Public WiFi is at the general store (Canyon Village Market) and in the lobby of Yavapai Lodge. Both are located in Market Plaza, 0.4 mile (.64 km) from the Mather Campground entrance.
- cell Phone Info
- Cellular coverage varies throughout Grand Canyon Village because of the terrain. You may or may not be able to receive a signal in Mather Campground. Usually connectivity is better in the village historic district, 1.3 miles (2 km) west of the campground.
- fire Stove Policy
- Fires are currently prohibited due to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No fires are allowed on the South Rim and inner canyon areas. Fire restrictions prohibit all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques.
- rv Allowed
- 1
- rv Info
- Most ADA sites can accommodate up to a 25 foot RV.
- rv Max Length
- 30
- additional Info
- Dry camping only at this time. Spigot access at campgrounds on the South Rim are turned off, though faucets in bathrooms will remain operational. Do not scatter wastewater. Pets: Must be kept on a leash and under physical control at all times. For the safety of your pet, do not leave them unattended. Pets are not permitted below the rim, on shuttle buses, or in buildings.
- trailer Max Length
- 27
- ada Info
- Fourteen ADA accessible sites are available as needed to our visitors with disabilities. Sites feature larger parking areas and raised fire rings. Sites are located in close proximity to restrooms.
- trailer Allowed
- 1
- access Roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- classifications
- Developed Campground
Official NPS information and current conditions ↗
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| Mather Campground - South Rim | 1 | Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Only dry camping is currently permitted due to Stage 4 water restrictions. Spigot access and bathroom faucets are turned off. No fires are currently allowed on the South Rim and inner canyon areas. Fire restrictions prohibit all wood burning and charcoal fires. No hookups are available, however there is a free dump station. Most RV spaces are pull-through. | Profile → |