About this campground
Trip planning and hiking information is available through exhibit kiosks and sidewalk signs outside of the building. Park in one of four large parking lots and get your first look at Grand Canyon by walking to nearby Mather Point. With your vehicle parked at the Visitor Center, you can also board free shuttle buses and be transported around the village and out to scenic overlooks.
Getting there
Coming from the South Entrance Station, continue following the road for 5 miles, it will lead you to the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center Plaza has four parking lots surrounding the Visitor Center, the Park Bookstore, a cafe, and the short 5-minute walk to Mather Point on the edge of the Canyon. From the Visitor Center, it is also possible to Park-and-Ride. Leave your car at the Visitor Center, then board free shuttle buses and ride around the South Rim.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- MATHER CAMPGROUNDGrand Canyon National Park1 mi
- Trailer Village RV Park - South RimGrand Canyon National Park1 mi
- Verkamp's Visitor Center (South Rim)Grand Canyon National Park1 mi
- El Tovar HotelGrand Canyon2 mi
- Tusayan Ranger DistrictKaibab National Forest5 mi
- Tusayan - MontaneKaibab National Forest8 mi
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Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Arizona campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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