North Rim — Grand Canyon NP
The quiet side of the canyon — ponderosa pines, cool summers, 90% fewer visitors
The North Rim Campground sits at 8,600 feet in a ponderosa pine forest near the canyon’s quieter North Rim. Open only mid-May through mid-October, the North Rim sees about 10% of the visitor traffic of the South Rim. 87 sites, some with Grand Canyon views. The North Rim Lodge, General Store, and restaurant are all within walking distance. Temperatures are 20°F cooler than the canyon floor and South Rim. One of the most beautiful and undervisited campgrounds in the National Park system.
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2:00 PM
11:00 AM
Mid-May through mid-October only
6 people
Known Issues
Only open mid-May to mid-October. Road closes with first major snowfall. Remote — nearest town is Jacob Lake 44 miles away. No hookups.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard policy.
Why campers love North Rim — Grand Canyon NP
The North Rim sees 10% of the visitor traffic of the South Rim despite comparable canyon views. At 8,600 feet in a ponderosa pine forest, it’s 20F cooler than the canyon floor. Only open mid-May through mid-October. Some sites have direct canyon views.
What's new in 2026
North Rim Lodge and facilities returned to full service 2022.
What campers say about North Rim — Grand Canyon NP
"We had the Bright Angel Point overlook to ourselves at 6am. On the South Rim that’s impossible. The North Rim is the Grand Canyon as it should be."
— Recreation.gov reviewer
"The North Rim Lodge porch at sunset. The canyon stretching out in front of you. Worth every mile of driving."
— Recreation.gov reviewer
Not the right fit if…
- ✕You’re coming in winter — the North Rim closes mid-October through mid-May
- ✕You’re driving from the South Rim — it’s 215 miles by road despite being 10 miles across the canyon
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