An RV is parked while people stand in in front of a small brown building

A man and a woman sit at a picnic table in the sunlight a tent and chairs surround a firepit

Image: a truck with an attached trailer is parked in a paved pull-through campsite. Two bi

several tents in a group campsite with touring bicycles.

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Mather Campground - South Rim

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Overview

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.

Operator: National Park
Camping types: Tent
Sites: 327 campsites
Fee: From $6 per night (confirm with the operator)
Reservations: Reservable online
Phone: 928-638-7888

Amenities

🚻Toilets

💧Potable Water

♻️Dump Station

♿Wheelchair Access

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Mather Campground - South Rim, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

Arizona TrailHike · 812.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp
A long-distance route maintained by Arizona Trail Association.
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Rim TrailHike · 12.8 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp
The Rim Trail is a hiking trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. Wikipedia
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Residential LoopHike · 1.3 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp
A loop trail maintained by United States National Park Service.
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Zuni TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp
A trail starting near Headquarters Rim Spur Trailhead, maintained by United States National Park Service.
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Village GreenwayHike · 2.5 mi long · 0.4 mi from camp
A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.
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Bright Angel TrailHike · 7.8 mi long · 1.4 mi from camp
The Bright Angel Trail is a hiking trail located in Grand Canyon National Park in the U.S. state of Arizona. Wikipedia
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Mountain biking

Arizona TrailBike ride · 811.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from camp
A long-distance route maintained by Arizona Trail Association.
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Scenic sights

Mather PointViewpoint · 1.0 mi from camp
Mather Point is a 7,119 foot-cliff-elevation Point located in the central Grand Canyon, Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. Wikipedia
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Mather Point AmphitheatreViewpoint · 1.0 mi from camp
A viewpoint along Rim Trail.
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The BattleshipPeak · 5,837 ft · 2.1 mi from camp
The Battleship is a 5,850-foot-elevation summit located in central Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. Wikipedia
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O'Neill ButtePeak · 5,823 ft · 2.2 mi from camp
O'Neill Butte is a 6,071-foot-elevation summit located in the Grand Canyon, in Coconino County of northern Arizona, United States. Wikipedia
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Ribbon FallsWaterfall · 8.4 mi from camp
A waterfall near North Kaibab Trail.
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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.

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