Photo: NPS/M. Quinn

Mather Campground - South Rim

327 sites · $3–$50 · Reservable + first come · RVs to 30 ft

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Reservable + first come$3–$50 / night

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327Sites

300Reservable

15First come

$3–$50Per night

30 ftRVs

55 tent only7 group2 horse2 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

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.

Fees

Family Site 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.	$30.00
Family Site with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access 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.	$15.00
Group Site Group sites can accommodate 7-50 people and tents per site. 3 vehicles per site. RV and bus parking is prohibited.	$50.00
Communal Hiker Biker Sites 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.	$6.00
Communal Hiker/ Biker Sites - with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access 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.	$3.00
Horse Camp 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.	$25.00
Horse Camp with Senior or Access Pass/ Golden Age/ Golden Access 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.	$12.50

Season & hours

On the South Rim, campground reservations can be made for NPS Mather Campground, located within busy Grand Canyon Village. (historic district, lodges, shuttle buses, visitor center, train etc.) There are no RV hook-ups at Mather Campground.

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · year round
Trash / recycling · year round
Laundry · none
Camp store · year round
Firewood for sale · year round
Ice for sale · year round
Food storage lockers · none
Dump station · year round
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · year round
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 30 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 27 ft
RV notes	Most ADA sites can accommodate up to a 25 foot RV.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	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.
Wheelchair	Restrooms have paved ramps to bathroom entrances. Each restroom has an ADA compliant stall.
ADA	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.
Cell	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.
Internet	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.
Also	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.

Getting there

1 Mather Campground Road, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.04972, -112.12047 -- 36°2'59"N, 112°7'14"W From the south entrance, follow the road for about three miles and turn left on Center Road. Travel 1/4 mile and turn right onto Market Plaza Road. The campground is about one mile down Market Plaza Road on the right.

Contact

(928) 638-7888 · grca_information@nps.gov

Other campgrounds in Grand Canyon

Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)49 sites · $15–$30 · Reservations · RVs to 30 ft Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim123 sites · $80–$85 · Reservations · RVs to 50 ft

About 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.

Photos

An RV is parked while people stand in in front of a small brown building — Checking in at the Mather Campground Registration Kiosk · NPS Photo

A man and a woman sit at a picnic table in the sunlight a tent and chairs surround a firepit — Staying at Mather Campground · NPS photo by Kristen M. Caldon

<img alt="Image: a truck with an attached trailer is parked in a paved pull-through campsite. Two bi — Pull through site at Mather Campground · NPS/M. Quinn

several tents in a group campsite with touring bicycles. — Group campsites are available for hiking and bicycling groups · NPS/M. Quinn

In a snow covered campsite, two dome tents, and some folding chairs — Winter Camping in Mather Campground · NPS/M.Quinn

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

35°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

56°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

36°F

Partly Cloudy

Fri, Nov 13

Day

53°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Fri, Nov 13

Night

40°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

45°F

Slight Chance T-storms

Sat, Nov 14

Night

31°F

Mostly Clear

Sun, Nov 15

Day

48°F

Mostly Sunny

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

With an elevation spanning from around 2000 feet to over 8000 feet (760-2440m), the Grand Canyon area experiences a variety of weather conditions. This weather variety includes cold winters and mild pleasant summers, moderate humidity, and considerable diurnal temperature changes at the higher elevations, with hot and drier summers at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along with cool damp winters. Summer thunderstorms and winter snowfall adds to the weather variety in this region.

Rules

All sites are assigned. Changing sites may not be possible due to limited availability. Please do not move once checked in unless approved by the park ranger at the kiosk. Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am. Please be considerate of your fellow campers throughout the day. Generator hours: 7–9 am and 6–8 pm. Generators may not be used in Pine Loop. Check in/out time: Check in at noon; check out at 11 am. If sites are available, renew after 9 am. Stays limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days per calendar year. Vehicles: Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers must remain on the pavement. Do not park in the road. Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet (9 m).

Trails near camp

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.