Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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Current National Park Service alerts
North Rim Temporarily Closed South of Entrance Station due to Weather
Road closure update: 6:12 pm, 10/24/2026. In addition, the North Rim Scenics (Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road) are closed through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work. No services, fuel, and no water are available on the North Rim as of Oct. 15, 2026.
Park Closure · updated Oct 24, 2026 · Official notice
INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
Current trail closures: Bright Angel Trail from One-and-a-Half Mile Resthouse to Havasupai Gardens, the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off, the River Trail east of the River Resthouse to the South Kaibab Trail junction, and the Black Bridge.
Danger · updated Oct 21, 2026 · Official notice
Overnight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions on the South Rim due to extensive flash flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Overnight accommodations are suspended, and only dry camping is allowed. The park remains open for day use, with food and beverage services, the Grand Canyon Clinic, and Post Office remaining open.
Caution · updated Sep 30, 2026 · Official notice
INNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS
Beginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and hikers should carry water filtration and treatment OR carry all water with them.
Danger · updated Sep 11, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 25, 8:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water and flush toilets. No electric hookups or showers. Listed for rigs up to 30 ft.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers No
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 357
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 30 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 6,968 ft
- Open season
- On the South Rim, campground reservations can be made for NPS Mather Campground, located within busy Grand Canyon Village. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 25, 2026)
- Phone
- (877) 444-6777 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $30.00 per site per night - Family Site
- $50.00 per group per night - Group Site
- $6.00 per person per night - Communal Hiker Biker Sites
- $25.00 per site per night - Horse Camp
Official fee information
Family Site: $30.00 - 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: $15.00 - 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: $50.00 - 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: $6.00 - 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 reserv
Communal Hiker/ Biker Sites - with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access: $3.00 - 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 hikin
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Due to high demand, Mather Campground recommends reservations during peak season: March 1- November 30. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance.
Mather Campground is on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular scenery. Mather Campground is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort levels. It is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general store and hiking and biking trails are all within a few miles of the campground.. The campground is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft. (2134 m). Summers are sunny with high temperatures generally in the 80s. Thunderstorms frequently occur in July, August, and early September. Fall and spring are mostly sunny and cool with occasional snow. Visitors should come prepared for changes in weather.
Facilities
**Visitors are responsible for verifying that their vehicle(s) will fit within the size restrictions listed for the site they are reserving. Visitors are also responsible for reviewing the site map and site information to ensure that the doors of their vehicle(s) will open on the desired side. Vehicles must be parked on the pavement and facing the one-way direction of the campground loop. **
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Grand Canyon Visitor Ctr - 0.9 mi away, station at 7,083 ft - 115 ft higher than the campground (6,968 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 26 | 1.82 |
| Feb | 44 | 27 | 1.39 |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | 1.32 |
| Apr | 59 | 36 | 1.17 |
| May | 68 | 44 | 0.72 |
| Jun | 80 | 55 | 0.41 |
| Jul | 84 | 59 | 2.35 |
| Aug | 80 | 58 | 2.66 |
| Sep | 75 | 52 | 1.56 |
| Oct | 63 | 41 | 1.36 |
| Nov | 51 | 33 | 1.05 |
| Dec | 43 | 24 | 1.16 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 36.04972, -112.12047 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim 0.4 mi straight-line
- Tusayan - Montane 7.8 mi straight-line
- North Rim Campground (AZ) 11.6 mi straight-line
- Desert View Campground 16.7 mi straight-line
- Lake Sites And Group Areas 53.1 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated May 14, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.