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Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Mather Campground sits in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim, close to the General Store, Market Plaza, and the free Village shuttle route. It's open year-round and split across several loops — Aspen, Juniper, and Sage — with the Rim Trail and the historic village a short walk or bike ride away.
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Campsite Types
Equestrian
2 sites
No hookups · equestrian sitesRV OKTent OK
Group
7 sites
No hookups · tent-only group sitesTent OK
RV (no hookups)
76 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Standard (no hookups)
60 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
143 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
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Guide to Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Sites in Juniper Loop sit closest to the general store and shuttle stops
For Tents:143 tent-only sites in Juniper Loop make it the largest tent camping area on the South Rim
For RVs:76 RV (no hookup) sites in Aspen Loop; no hookups anywhere in Mather
When to Go
Summer is the busiest and most reserved stretch on the South Rim, though Mather stays in demand year-round.
Tips
- →There are no hookups in Mather Campground; the nearby Trailer Village has RV hookups if you need them
- →The Rim Trail and shuttle stop are an easy walk from most loops
- →Equestrian sites and group tent sites are limited — book those far ahead if you need them
- →Stock up at the General Store before setting up; it's steps from the campground
Highlights
In Grand Canyon Village, near the General Store and Market PlazaOn the free South Rim shuttle routeSplit across Aspen, Juniper, and Sage loopsBike- or walk-able distance to the Rim TrailOpen year-round
Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Mather 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 the busiest and most reserved stretch on the South Rim, though Mather stays in demand year-round. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park have?+
Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park has 288 campsites, including Equestrian, Group, RV (no hookups), Standard (no hookups), Tent only.
How far in advance should I book Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Mather Campground — Grand Canyon National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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