Desert View Campground
Grand Canyon National Park
Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at an altitude of 7,463 ft (2,275 m), Desert View Campground is located 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village. The Desert View area offers a peaceful setting. There are 50 campsites. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV’s, or vehicles with travel trailers (30 ft./9 m total length). Vehicles over 29' in (8.8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging resources and/or vehicle/trailer.
Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations during its season, usually mid-April to mid-October. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not have a wait list or call back system.
You may book same day reservations online on Recreation.gov or through the toll-free call center at 1-877-444-6777.
- There are a total of 50 campsites in the Desert View Campground.
- Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV's or Travel Trailers.
- Sites can not accommodate large RV's or Travel Trailers (30 ft. maximum length - Front bumper to rear bumper).
- Limit of six persons; two tents; two-vehicles or one RV/Travel Trailer per site.
- There are no Group Sites. Affiliated Groups cannot break up into separate sites. Examples of Affiliated Group: clubs, Scouts, organizations, group of friends, large family gatherings.
- All campsites are dry sites. No utility, water, or sewer hook-ups are available.
- Each site does have a campfire grill for fires and cooking use and a picnic table.
- There are two water faucets located within the campground.
- There are men's, women's, and ADA accessible restrooms in the campground.
- The restrooms have flushing toilets and sinks (no hot water).
- No showers, laundromat, or dump station at the Desert View Campground.
- The nearest showers, laundromat, and dump station are at: Mather Campground, in Grand Canyon Village, 26 miles/42 km west of Desert View. Note: Mather Campground showers, and laundromat are CLOSED AT THIS TIME due to Covid-19.
- A General Store and a Gas Station are in the Desert View area; with limited groceries and firewood.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- All sites are tent/car camping accessible.
- Sites can not accommodate large RV's or travel trailers (30 ft/9 m maximum total length from the front bumper to the rear bumper of vehicle or trailer). Vehicles exceeding 29 feet (8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging resources and/or vehicle/trailer. Not all sites will accomodate vehicles over 19 feet (5.8 m). Check each individual site description for compatibility.
- There is a 7-day camping limit. Check out is at 11:00 AM.
- Pets are allowed, but must be leashed at all times and may not be left unattended.
- Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations during the season from April to October. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not have a wait list or call back system.
- You may book same day reservations on Recreation.gov or by calling the call center toll free at 1-877-444-6777.
There are no groups sites at Desert View. An individual may not book multiple campsites for the same dates (one campsite per night per individual). Campsites are limited to 6 campers per site. Affiliated Groups cannot break up into separate sites. Examples of Affiliated Group: clubs, Scouts, organizations, group of friends, large family gatherings. Gatherings of multiple campers from different sites at a single campsite is not permitted as it leads to increased noise and resource damage.
Natural Features
Desert View Campground lies beneath a mixture of Pinyon and Juniper trees, providing most campsites with ample shade. The campground is less than 1/2 mile from the rim of the canyon. A visit to the canyon during sunrise and sunset yields spectacular views of yellow, orange, red and violet hues in the canyon walls. Layers of rock display billions of years of geologic history. Campers can take a short from the campground to the historic Desert View Watchtower. Visitors can see the mighty Colorado River, which flows 277 miles through the bottom of the canyon. Wildlife abounds on the South Rim, including elk, mule deer, coyotes, lizards, songbirds and the endangered California condor. Although condors nest below the rim, they can be seen soaring several thousand feet above the canyon in search for carrion.
Nearby Attractions
• Desert View provides one of the widest views of Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. The Desert View Watchtower displays the talent of architect Mary Jane Colter. Tusayan Ruin and Museum provide glimpses into the life of a small Ancestral Puebloan village 800 years ago. Both are within 5 miles from the campground.
Recreation
•Wildlife Viewing
•Camping
•Biking
•Photography
•Ranger Station
•Star Gazing
Changes & Cancellations
Reservation adjustments are made online through www.recreation.gov. or by phone (877)444-6777.
Contact Information
Mailing
PO Box 129 Grand Canyon AZ 86023
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (928) 638-7081
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
The Desert View Campground is located in the Desert View Area; 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village and 28 miles west of Cameron; near the Desert View Gas Station.
Available Campsites
- Site 49, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop Desert View, Type Rv Nonelectric
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