Mather Campground
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Mather Campground is on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular scenery. Mather is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort levels, and it is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general store and hiking and biking trails are all within a few miles. Due to high demand, Mather recommends reservations during peak season, March 1 through November 30; you may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. The campground is at an elevation of approximately 7,000 ft. (2134 m). Summers are sunny with high temperatures generally in the 80s, and thunderstorms frequently occur in July, August, and early September. Fall and spring are mostly sunny and cool with occasional snow. Visitors should come prepared for changes in weather. From the campground, campers can access the Greenway, a paved walking and biking trail that leads to scenic overlooks and the Visitor Center. The Rim Trail, also paved, is one mile away and follows the edge of the canyon for 14 miles (23 km). Leashed pets are allowed on both trails but are not permitted below the rim. Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails descend into the canyon from the South Rim, with trailheads a short shuttle bus ride from the campground, and other day hiking trails are available. The park's concessionaire also offers day and overnight mule trips into the canyon and along the rim. Mather is the largest campground in the NPS system, with 327 campsites, including 7 large group sites and 2 equine sites. Each standard site (1-6 people) includes a campfire ring with a cooking grate, picnic table, parking space, room for up to three tents, and up to two standard vehicles; group sites accommodate 7-50 people and three standard vehicles. Visitors are responsible for verifying that their vehicles will fit within the size restrictions listed for their site, and for reviewing the site map to ensure their vehicle doors will open on the desired side; vehicles must be parked on the pavement and facing the one-way direction of the campground loop. Visitors without camping reservations may not take unoccupied sites: sites must be purchased in advance on Recreation.gov, or in person with NPS Rangers at the campground kiosk. During peak season, Mather has approximately 20 first-come, first-served campsites available for purchase day-of, in person, for one night at a time, and these usually sell out by 11:00am. There are flush toilets and drinking water spigots throughout the campground. Mather does not have hookups, but there is a free dump station nearby at Camper Services. During peak season, generators are not permitted in Pine Loop (sites 265-319); throughout the rest of the campground, generator use is only allowed from 7:00am to 9:00am and 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Generators may be used in Pine Loop during winter operations, during generator hours only. The campground lies beneath a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine, Pinyon, and Juniper trees that provide most campsites with ample shade, one mile (1.6 km) from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise or sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues on the canyon walls, where layers of rock display billions of years of geology. Below, visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles (446 km) through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor — although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search of carrion. Numerous visitor centers, restaurants, museums and shops are within a shuttle bus ride, and beyond the village, Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert; the Desert View Watchtower and Tusayan Pueblo Museum are both within 25 miles (40 km).
- Pet friendly
Location
A023
AccessibleAspen Loop · RV NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Max Vehicle Length
- 27
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites288
Grand Canyon, AZ
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
16 sites
BBQ
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Flush toilets
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Paved
Max vehicle length
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
Site length
Typically 21 ft, up to 25 ft
Hike-in distance
Up to 150 ft
Boat
Car
Typically 21 ft, up to 25 ft
Caravan / camper van
Typically 25 ft, up to 27 ft
Fifth wheel
Typically 25 ft, up to 27 ft
Horse
Up to 21 ft
Large tent, over 9x12
Pickup camper
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
Pop up
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
RV
Typically 27 ft, up to 30 ft
RV / motorhome
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
Small tent
Tent
Typically 12 ft, up to 25 ft
Trailer
Typically 21 ft, up to 27 ft
Vehicle
Typically 21 ft, up to 25 ft
Biking
Camping
Horse Camping
Photography
Ranger Station
Star Gazing
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Horses
Up to 6 per site
Pets allowed
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