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North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park
Jacob Lake, Arizona · 87 campsites
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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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87 campsites
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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
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
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Location & trip guide
Jacob Lake, Arizona
North Rim 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: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 found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
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?+
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 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 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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