North Rim Campground

Grand Canyon National Park

The North Rim Campground is located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. The canyon's rustic and less populated North Rim is home to abundant wildlife, hiking trails, and unparalleled views of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The facility is at an elevation of 8,200 ft., with pleasant summer temperatures and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. There may still be snow on the ground when the campground opens in mid-May; likewise, it may snow before the last reservation day in mid-October. Because of this variability, visitors should come prepared for any weather.

There are picnic tables and campfire rings with cooking grills at each of the 90 campsites, as well as drinking water spigots placed throughout the campground. Due to fire restrictions campfires are currently prohibited. Coin operated showers and laundry will not be available this season 2020 due to the Covid19 pandemic. The Grand Canyon Lodge will provide grab and go food services at the Saloon everyday through October 15th. No indoor seating will be available. There is a general store near the entrance to the campground that will be open seven days a week. As well as a gas station that will be open 24/7 for credit card customers.

The Grand Canyon Lodge and visitor center are one mile south of the campground. The nearest town is Jacob Lake, 41 miles away, and the closest full service grocery stores and medical facilities are in Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona.

Need to Know

• From May 15 - October 31, sites are by reservation only. There are no walk-up sites available.
• The North Rim Campground will be closed for the winter, November 1 - May 14.
• Contact ADOT by dialing 511 from any landline or mobile phone or (888) 411-7623 to check road conditions before traveling to the park
• Afternoon thunderstorms are common from June through to September; be aware of flash flooding when hiking the Inner Canyon.
• Sites 11, 14, 15, 16 and 18 provide a prime view of the canyon and are considered premium sites
• No more than two motor vehicles or one vehicle with a trailer allowed per family campsite; no more than three small tents or one tent in addition to a motor home or trailer are permitted
• Group sites are tent-only and restricted to three cars per site
• Individual tent-only sites are restricted to one passenger vehicle; no RVs, camping vans or trucks permitted; sites are approximately 100 ft. from parking area
• Tent-only sites are limited to one large tent or two small tents; many sites are not level and may require additional leveling equipment (see individual site descriptions)
• The North Rim Campground cannot accommodate livestock. Visitors planning on coming to the North Rim with livestock must contact the Backcountry Information Office (928) 638-7875, Monday-Friday ,1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (MT).
• Campers arriving after-hours will find their campsite assignment posted on the kiosk located at the campground entrance, and must confirm their reservation by 8 a.m. the next morning
• There are no hookups. Generator use is limited to the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Generators cannot be used outside of these hours.
• Coyotes and other wildlife frequent the area; all food must be stored in a vehicle or approved container
• Campfires are permitted. No gathering firewood; firewood is for sale at the campground general store from May 15 - October 15

Natural Features

North Rim Campground is shaded by large Ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens, which turn golden-yellow in the early fall. The campground borders Transept Canyon, a side canyon that drains into the main canyon, providing a stunning view for the premium campsites. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes, making it higher in elevation. Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab home, including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world. A short walk along the Transept Trail or a visit to the Grand Canyon Lodge during sunrise or sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet on the canyon walls. Although there is no view of the Colorado River from North Rim, layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history.

Recreation

Hiking is the most popular activity for visitors. Campers have access to the Transept Trail, an unpaved trail that travels along the rim to the visitor center and lodge, as well as the Bridle Trail, which cuts through the forest and connects with the North Kaibab Trail. The Bridle Trail is the only trail that allows bikes and pets. The North Kaibab Trail descends into the Inner Canyon and is a short walk from the campground.

Contact Information

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NPS. GENERAL DELIVERY North Rim AZ 86052

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 928-638-7814

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Driving Directions

North Rim Campground is 210 driving miles (4.5 hours) north of Mather Campground on the South Rim.

This facility is located at the end of State Highway 67, about 41 miles south of Jacob Lake, Arizona, 87 miles south of Kanab, Utah and 120 miles southwest of Page, Arizona. Highway 67 is the only road into and out of the North Rim. There is no access by road across the canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim.

From State Highway 89A, take Highway 67 south for 30 miles to the park entrance. The campground is located about 11.5 miles from the entrance station. The turn for the campground is the second right after the North Kaibab Trailhead parking area, and 1/4 mile past the turn for the North Rim Unit (Administration) and Backcountry Offices.

Available Campsites

• Site 025, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-10, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-05, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-04, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-08, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-02, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-06, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-07, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site T-01, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 063, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GRPA, Loop Group Area, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-11, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-09, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 071, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-03, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site GRPC, Loop Group Area, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GRPB, Loop Group Area, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop NORTH RIM CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site T-12, Loop TENT ONLY, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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