North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park Camping
in February

Booking North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park in February

Reservations for North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park open 6 months in advance on recreation.gov at 10 a.m. Eastern — so for a February trip, the booking window opens in August. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens on recreation.gov.

What to Expect in February

February is a popular camping month at North Rim Campground — Grand Canyon National Park — expect typical seasonal demand and weather for the region.

Park Highlights

• ✓The only campground on the Grand Canyon's North Rim
• ✓Near the Grand Canyon Lodge and Bright Angel Point trailhead
• ✓Far fewer visitors than the South Rim
• ✓Higher elevation, cooler summer temperatures than the South Rim
• ✓Seasonal campground — closed part of the year, so check dates before booking
• ✓Mix of standard and tent-only sites plus group tent areas

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