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Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Tusayan, Arizona · 49 campsites
Illustrative landscape
Desert View Campground sits near the Desert View Watchtower at the east end of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, along Desert View Drive, well east of the more crowded Mather Campground near the main village. It's smaller and quieter, with the historic watchtower and sweeping canyon views just a short walk away.
Campsites
49 campsites
Region
Arizona
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Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
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Campsite types
RV (no hookups)
49 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
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Location & trip guide
Tusayan, Arizona
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park is in Arizona. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Sites are close to the watchtower and general store at Desert View
For RVs:All 49 sites here are RV-designated, though none have hookups
When to Go
Summer is busiest across the South Rim, though Desert View sees noticeably fewer crowds than Mather near the main village.
Tips
- →Desert View sits well east of the main village along Desert View Drive — plan your drive time if you want to see both areas
- →The historic watchtower is worth the short walk from camp
- →No hookups here, so come prepared for dry camping
- →This is a smaller, quieter alternative to Mather if you want to skip the busiest part of the South Rim
- →Check recreation.gov for cancellations if your preferred dates show full — this is a small campground
Highlights
Near the historic Desert View Watchtower and its sweeping canyon viewsQuieter and smaller than Mather Campground near the main villageEast end of the South Rim along Desert View DriveNear the park's east entranceAll sites are RV-designated with no hookups
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer is busiest across the South Rim, though Desert View sees noticeably fewer crowds than Mather near the main village. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park have?+
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park has 49 campsites, including RV (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Desert View Campground — Grand Canyon National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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