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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon, AZ

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Open Canyon: 4 campgrounds and 1 permit area, with reservation and permit details for each. Set cancellation alerts.

Sunset from Mather Point
Sunset from Mather Point
Ancestral granary at Nankoweap
Ancestral granary at Nankoweap
Moonrise over Vishnu Temple
Moonrise over Vishnu Temple
Winter clouds above Isis Temple
Winter clouds above Isis Temple
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View Watchtower
Aerial View of Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon National Park

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 present day Tribal Communities, Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world—a mile deep canyon unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers visitors from both north and south rims.

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Experiences

Camping

Explore 4 camping locations in Grand Canyon National Park.

Two Tents

Desert View Campground

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Opening day working hard to clear roads. Campsites snowy with 2 to 4 feet of snow.

Mather Campground

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Small trailers parked at campsites in the North Rim Campground

North Rim Campground

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Esplanade View

Tuweep Area Day Use Tickets

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Experiences

Wilderness Areas

Explore 1 wilderness areas location in Grand Canyon National Park.

View of Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits

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Common Questions

What visitors most often want to know about Grand Canyon National Park.

Do I need a permit to visit Grand Canyon National Park?

No permit is required for general park visits. However, backcountry camping and certain wilderness activities do require Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permits, which you can apply for separately.

What campgrounds are available in Grand Canyon National Park?

The park has four campgrounds: Desert View Campground, Mather Campground, North Rim Campground, and Tuweep Area. Each offers different access points and experiences within the park.

What is the Tuweep Area and how do I visit it?

Tuweep Area offers day use access within Grand Canyon National Park. Day use tickets are required to visit this area, and you should check current availability and conditions before planning your trip.

Does Grand Canyon National Park have wilderness areas?

Yes, the park contains a designated Wilderness Area. Backcountry camping in wilderness areas requires a Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit.

Can I use Open Canyon to monitor campground availability at Grand Canyon?

Open Canyon tracks availability for Desert View Campground, Mather Campground, and North Rim Campground. You can set up alerts to be notified when sites become available at any of these locations.