North Rim Campground (Az)

The North Rim Campground Reopens June 1!

We're excited to welcome campers back to the North Rim Campground beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.

Nestled among ponderosa pines and aspens at 8,200 feet, the North Rim Campground offers a peaceful and scenic basecamp for exploring the North Rim's trails, viewpoints, and spectacular canyon vistas.

⚠️ Fire Restrictions in Effect:

For visitor safety and to protect the park, all wood burning and charcoal fires are prohibited, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbecues.

Visitors should be aware that:

💧 Potable water is not available at the campground but is available for purchase at the nearby General Store. There is no gray or black water dumping at the campground. Pack in / pack out all liquids.

🚻 Portable toilets are available for visitor use throughout the campground.

🚿 Campground showers and laundry facilities will remain closed for the 2026 season.

The campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller RVs, as many sites have tight turns, narrow clearances, and length restrictions.

CHECK IN: 12:00 PM (MST) CHECK OUT: 11:00 AM (MST)

***PLEASE NOTE: With the exception of the Navajo Nation, Arizona does not participate in Daylight Savings Time and is always set at Mountain Standard Time***

SITE REQUIREMENTS: All vehicles must remain on the pavement and pull into the site according to the one-way traffic pattern. Some sites are left-sided pull-thrus, and thus, typical trailer doors will be positioned on the opposite side of the site's picnic table and fire pit.

SITE DIMENSIONS: This is a heavily forested campground and cannot accommodate large, high-profile RVs or those that have a number of pop-outs or awnings. Campsite dimensions are the COMBINED LENGTH of an RV/trailer and its tow vehicle. A campground map with every site's maximum length can be downloaded in the Additional Information section. The Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kaibab Trailhead are restricted to a maximum vehicle length of 22 feet (6.7 meters); take this into consideration if renting an RV.

VISITING WITH PETS: Dogs and other pets are permitted in the campground but must be leashed and under your control at all times. With the exception of the Bridle Path and Arizona Trail, pets are not permitted on any trails within the park. There is no boarding facility on the North Rim. Do not leave pets unattended at any time while visiting the park.

VEHICLES PER STANDARD CAMPSITE: Max two (2) passenger vehicles (no RVs) -- OR -- Max one (1) passenger vehicle in addition to an RV, trailer, campervan, rooftop camper, pick-up truck camper, etc. Two campervans may not occupy the same site.

TENTS PER STANDARD CAMPSITE: Max three (3) tents (no RVs) -- OR -- Max one (1) tent in addition to an RV, trailer, campervan, rooftop camper, pick-up truck camper, etc.

TENT-ONLY SITES: Max one (1) large tent -- OR -- two (2) small tents. Only one (1) passenger vehicle space is allotted per tent site. No RVs, trailers, campervans, rooftop campers, pick-up truck campers, pop-up tent trailers, etc. are permitted. Tents much be set up on provided tent pad. Overflow parking is available by the Campground Kiosk for additional vehicles.

GROUP TENT-ONLY SITES: Only tents are permitted and parking is limited to three (3) passenger vehicles per site. No RVs, trailers, campervans, rooftop campers, pick-up truck campers, pop-up tent trailers, etc. are permitted. Tents must be set up within group site perimeters. Overflow parking is available by the Campground Kiosk for additional vehicles.

CAMPER COURTESY: Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (MST). Only run generators during designated times. Do not walk through someone else's campsite.

GENERATORS & DUMP STATION: Generator use is limited to the hours of 7:00-9:00 AM and 6:00-8:00 PM (MST). Generators are not permitted in the tent-only campground. Dump station not available

SHOWERS & LAUNDRY: The shower/laundry facility is operated by the concessionaire. Be aware that water restrictions are common throughout the season and this facility may be closed to conserve water.

CAMPFIRES: No fires permitted

PROTECT WILDLIFE: Do not feed the wildlife. All food must be stored in a vehicle or hardsided container. Dumpsters are located throughout the campground. Do not leave trash bags unattended. Do not leave clotheslines, hammocks, or sports nets up when not in immediate use.

LIVESTOCK: The North Rim Campground cannot accommodate livestock. Visitors coming to the North Rim with livestock must contact the Backcountry Information Office at (928) 638-7875 Monday-Friday from 1:00-5:00 PM (MST).