Sunrise from the South Rim — a mile walk from your campsite
Mather Campground
Step out of your tent and into one of the seven wonders of the world
Camp on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon — one mile from the canyon edge. Mather is the primary campground on the South Rim with 327 sites in a ponderosa pine forest. The Grand Canyon Village with restaurants, museum, visitor center, historic El Tovar Hotel, and the free South Rim shuttle is walking distance. Mather Point and Yavapai Point lookouts — with the most photographed views of the Grand Canyon — are 1 mile away. Open year-round.
Best For
Site Types
Amenities
12:00 PM
11:00 AM
Year-round
6 people
Known Issues
No hookups and 30ft RV limit. Very busy summer — book 6 months ahead. Elevation (6,860ft) means cold nights year-round and real snow in winter.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard: $10 fee for cancellations made in advance.