This page has information about "developed" campgrounds. (where vehicles are permitted) 
For information about backpacking and camping within the canyon, visit this link.

Camping in the park on the North Rim is restricted to established campgrounds. Camping fees are in addition to entrance fees, and are charged per night. Campsite reservations fill up fast; make reservations as far in advance as you can.

Campground Reservations:

On the North Rim, campground reservations can be made for the North Rim Campground.
Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service
by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at http://www.recreation.gov/
Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.

Grand Canyon National Park Photo

A North Rim family site in the pines.

The North Rim Campground

Open from mid-May to mid-October. Operated by the National Park Service.

There are no hook-ups, however, there is a dump station within the campground. Pets are allowed, but must be leashed at all times, and may not be left unattended. Wood and charcoal fires are only permitted in provided campsite grills. No gathering of down wood - wood may be purchased at the general store. Coin operated laundry and showers are located at the entrance to the campground. Accessible campsites and restrooms are available.

Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling
1-877-444-6777 or online at http://www.recreation.gov/ It is possible to check at the campground for the slight chance of an availability. Campsites are $18-$25. Golden Age or Access passport holders pay only ½ price year round (passport number is needed when making reservation and passport holder must be camping at the site). A maximum of two vehicles, six people, three tents are allowed per site. (A vehicle, which is towing a trailer, pop-up, tent trailer, fifth wheel, or a motor home pulling a vehicle, is considered two vehicles.)

Download the North Rim Map (289kb PDF File)

After mid-October, weather permitting, a limited number of campsites at the North Rim Campground with limited services (portable toilets) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until snow closes Highway 67. Hikers and cross-country skiers will be permitted to use the park's group campsites throughout the winter months if they have obtained a permit through the park's Backcountry Information Center.

DeMotte Campground
Operated by the U.S. Forest Service. 16 miles/ 28km north of the canyon rim. No hookups or reservations. For information visit:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/recreation/campgrounds/demotte.shtml

Jacob Lake Campground (closed for upgrading during the 2008 season)
Operated by the U.S. Forest Service, 45 miles/75 km north of the North Rim, during the summer only, no hookups or reservations. $14 per vehicle per night. Free evening programs. For more information visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai/recreation/campgrounds/jacob_lake.shtml

Dispersed Camping
Is permitted in the national forest outside the park; there are restrictions, however. Inquire at North Rim Visitor Center inside park, or at Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center at Jacob Lake (928) 643-7298. In winter contact the North Kaibab Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, P.O. Box 248, Fredonia, AZ 86022 or call (928) 643-7395.

Kaibab Camper Village (Jacob Lake)
Commercial campground located ¼ mile/0.5 km south of Jacob Lake on Arizona Highway 67. Full hook-ups available. Phone (928) 643-7804 May 15-October 15. Off-season phone (928) 526-0924, outside AZ 1-800-525-0924.

• Developed Campgrounds on the South Rim
• Backcountry Camping Permits