Desert & Redrock camping · Arizona
Mather Campground (South Rim)
Steps from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim
SettingDesert & Redrock
StateArizona
Best seasonSpring & fall
ReserveRecreation.gov
The main South Rim campground, in the ponderosa pines a short walk or shuttle from the rim itself. The easiest way to catch Grand Canyon sunrise and sunset without a lodge.
Why camp here
Don’t miss: South Rim at golden hour
RVs & rigs: RV sites (hookups at nearby Trailer Village)
What’s here
- Rim Trail
- Bright Angel Trail
- Sunset at Hopi Point
- Free shuttle
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