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North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
North Rim Campground is the only campground on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, near the Grand Canyon Lodge and the Bright Angel Point trailhead. The North Rim sees a fraction of the South Rim's crowds and is a seasonal campground, so check current open dates on recreation.gov before you plan a trip.
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North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park books on recreation.gov up to 6 months out. Camp.land watches this campground for cancellations and emails you a booking link when a site opens.
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Campsite Types
Standard (no hookups)
72 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
12 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Group
3 sites
No hookups · tent-only group sitesTent OK
North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
The Grand Canyon Lodge itself and nearby Jacob Lake have cabins and rooms if the campground is full.
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Guide to North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Standard sites are close to the Grand Canyon Lodge and general store
For Tents:12 tent-only sites offer a bit more separation from the standard loop
For RVs:Standard sites accommodate small to mid-size rigs; there are no hookups anywhere in the campground
When to Go
The North Rim campground is seasonal and closes for part of the year — check recreation.gov for the current season's open and close dates before you plan a trip. Once open, summer is the busiest stretch.
Tips
- →This is a seasonal campground — confirm the current season's opening and closing dates before booking
- →The North Rim gets a fraction of the South Rim's visitors, a good pick if you want a quieter Grand Canyon trip
- →Bright Angel Point trailhead and the Grand Canyon Lodge are both a short walk from camp
- →Nights are cool even in summer at this elevation — pack layers
- →Book on a rolling window on recreation.gov and watch for cancellations once the season opens
Highlights
The only campground on the Grand Canyon's North RimNear the Grand Canyon Lodge and Bright Angel Point trailheadFar fewer visitors than the South RimHigher elevation, cooler summer temperatures than the South RimSeasonal campground — closed part of the year, so check dates before bookingMix of standard and tent-only sites plus group tent areas
North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park — Frequently Asked
Is North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park hard to book?+
Yes — North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. The North Rim campground is seasonal and closes for part of the year — check recreation.gov for the current season's open and close dates before you plan a trip. Once open, summer is the busiest stretch. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park have?+
North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park has 87 campsites, including Standard (no hookups), Tent only, Group.
How far in advance should I book North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
North Rim 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 North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park?+
North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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