Facilities
Campground:
- There is a standard campground that can accomodate tent and RV camping, a tent-only campground, and a group tent-only campground.
- This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs.
- Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated.
- Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow trees.
- Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings.
- Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring with a cooking grill. Group sites have 2 picnic tables and 2 campfire rings with cooking grills each.
- Water spigots and restrooms with flush toilets and sinks are located throughout the main campground. The tent-only section has a vault toilet nearby but tent campers are welcome to use the other facilities.
Visitor Services:
- The North Rim Campground Registration Kiosk is open 7 days a week to assist with check-in and reservation modifications.
- The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Lodge are located 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the campground.
- The Grand Canyon Lodge (concessionaire) operates the campground General Store, showers/laundry facility, and gas station. During park-wide water restrictions, the showers/laundry facility may be closed to conserve water. The Grand Canyon Lodge offers sit-down and grab-and-go food services everyday through October 15th.
Natural Features
North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet (2438 m) in elevation. However, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes. Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab Plateau home including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world.
Recreation
Situated right along the canyon's edge, campers can access most of the North Rim's scenic spots and amenities on foot. The Bridle Path, a foot/bike/stock use trail, gives visitors access to both the Grand Canyon Lodge and Visitor Center area as well as the North Kaibab Trailhead. The Transept Trail (foot only, no dogs allowed) is a great alternate route to the Grand Canyon Lodge and Visitor Center as it hugs the canyon rim and offers spectacular views.
If visitors have a longer stay at North Rim, the Cape Royal Scenic Drive is a wonderful scenic drive with additional hiking opportunities. But do note, the maximum vehicle length permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road is 22 feet; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park. For more information on recreational opportunities, click here.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Management
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Visitor Center
- Camping
- Guided Interpretive Walks
- Information Site
- Scenic Drive
- Star Gazing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Recreational Vehicles
- Ranger Station
- Mountain Biking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Horseback Riding
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Interpretive Programs
- Biking
Amenities
- Accessible Campsites
- Accessible Drinking Water
- Accessible Flush Toilets
- Accessible Parking
- Amphitheater
- Coin Showers
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fire Pit
- Firewood
- Flush Toilets
- General Store
- Host
- Laundry Facilities
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Paved Sites
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Tables
- Showers
- Tent Pads
- Utility Sinks
- Vault Toilets
Getting Here
North Rim Campground is 210 miles (338 km), approximately a 4.5 hour drive, from Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim.
This facility is located at the end of State Highway 67, about 41 miles (66 km) south of Jacob Lake, AZ, 87 miles (140 km) south of Kanab, UT, and 120 miles (193 km) southwest of Page, AZ. Highway 67 is the only road into and out of the North Rim. There is no access by road directly across the canyon to the other canyon rim.
From State Highway 89A, take Highway 67 south for 30 miles (48 km) to the Grand Canyon North Rim Entrance Station. The North Rim Campground is located about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) further.
Need to Know
OPEN SEASON: May 15, 2024 to October 15, 2024 by reservation only. Season dates are subject to change due to unexpected weather/road conditions.
CHECK IN: 12:00 PM (MST) CHECK OUT: 11:00 AM (MST)
SITE DIMENSIONS: This is a heavily forested campground and cannot accommodate large, high-profile RVs or those that have a number of pop-outs or awnings. Campsite dimensions are the COMBINED LENGTH of an RV/trailer and its tow vehicle. A campground map with every site's maximum length can be downloaded in the Additional Information section. The Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kaibab Trailhead are restricted to a maximum vehicle length of 22 feet (6.7 meters); take this into consideration if renting an RV.
VISITING WITH PETS: Dogs and other pets are permitted in the campground but must be leashed and under your control at all times. With the exception of the Bridle Path and Arizona Trail, pets are not permitted on any trails within the park. There is no boarding facility on the North Rim. Do not leave pets unattended at any time while visiting the park.
SITE REQUIREMENTS: All vehicles must remain on the pavement and pull into the site according to the one-way traffic pattern. Some sites are left-sided pull-thrus, and thus, typical trailer doors will be positioned on the opposite side of the site's picnic table and fire pit.
VEHICLES PER STANDARD CAMPSITE: Max two (2) passenger vehicles (no RVs) -- OR -- Max one (1) passenger vehicle in addition to an RV, trailer, campervan, rooftop camper, pick-up truck camper, etc. Two campervans may not occupy the same site.
TENTS PER STANDARD CAMPSITE: Max three (3) tents (no RVs) -- OR -- Max one (1) tent in addition to an RV, trailer, campervan, rooftop camper, pick-up truck camper, etc.
TENT-ONLY SITES: Max one (1) large tent -- OR -- two (2) small tents. Only one (1) passenger vehicle space is allotted per tent site. No RVs, trailers, campervans, rooftop campers, pick-up truck campers, pop-up tent trailers, etc. are permitted. Tents much be set up on provided tent pad. Overflow parking is available by the Campground Kiosk for additional vehicles.
GROUP TENT-ONLY SITES: Only tents are permitted and parking is limited to three (3) passenger vehicles per site. No RVs, trailers, campervans, rooftop campers, pick-up truck campers, pop-up tent trailers, etc. are permitted. Tents must be set up within group site perimeters. Overflow parking is available by the Campground Kiosk for additional vehicles.
CAMPER COURTESY: Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (MST). Only run generators during designated times. Do not walk through someone else's campsite.
GENERATORS & DUMP STATION: Generator use is limited to the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM and 6:00-8:00 PM (MST). Generators are not permitted in the tent-only campground. A dump station and fresh water fill-up is located near the campground entrance and is free to use.
SHOWERS & LAUNDRY: The shower/laundry facility is operated by the concessionaire. Be aware that water restrictions are common throughout the season and this facility may be closed to conserve water.
CAMPFIRES: Do not gather wood or vegetation. Firewood is available for purchase at the General Store. Campfires must be burned in designated fire pits. Be aware that fire restrictions are common throughout the season.
PROTECT WILDLIFE: Do not feed the wildlife. All food must be stored in a vehicle or hardsided container. Dumpsters are located throughout the campground. Do not leave trash bags unattended. Do not leave clotheslines, hammocks, or sports nets up when not in immediate use.
LIVESTOCK: The North Rim Campground cannot accommodate livestock. Visitors coming to the North Rim with livestock must contact the Backcountry Information Office at (928) 638-7875 Monday-Friday from 1:00-5:00 PM (MST).
Contact Information
Between 05/15/2024 and 10/15/2024 this location is staffed. Please call (928) 638-7814 to speak with local staff. From 11/13/2023 to 05/14/2024 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
