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Where to stay at Grand Canyon
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 3 campgrounds with 499 sites at Grand Canyon (checked Oct 26, 2026). Its API has no hotel or lodge data, so check the park page for in-park lodging. May is the busiest month, so book earliest for it. Average overnight lows fall to 18°F in the coldest month.
Campgrounds the NPS lists
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | Listed fee | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mather Campground - South Rim | 327 | 300 | 15 | $30 family site; $15 family site with senior or access pass/ golden age/ golden access | None listed |
| Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim | 123 | 123 | 0 | $85 paved rv site up to 28 feet/8.5 meters total vehicle length; $85 paved rv site 29 feet/8.5 meters to 50 feet/15 meters total vehicle length | None listed |
| Desert View Campground (Reservations Required) | 49 | 49 | 0 | $30 campsite; $15 campsite (senior or access pass) | None listed |
Source: NPS API campgrounds, checked Oct 26, 2026. First-come and reservable tags can lag the park’s own page; confirm there.
Booking pressure by month
Crowd index from NPS recreation visits, 2025 (100 = average month). Higher bars mean more demand for beds and sites. May scored 138.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Overnight lows
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 36 | 43 | 50 | 50 | 44 | 33 | 25 | 18 |
Average lows reach freezing (32°F or below) in January, February, March, April, November and December. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly). Higher campgrounds run colder.
Campground alerts
Danger INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES
Current trail closures: the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, and the Black Bridge. Please do not attempt to access the closed areas.
Caution Overnight Lodging Suspended and Parkwide Stage 4 Water Restrictions
Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Stage 4 water restrictions on the South Rim due to extensive flash flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Overnight accommodations are suspended, and only dry camping is Details on nps.gov
Danger INNER CANYON WATER SHUTOFFS
Beginning Sep. 6, no potable water will be available in the inner canyon, including along the Bright Angel Trail (1.5 Mile Resthouse, 3-Mile Resthouse, Havasupai Gardens day use and campground). All backpackers and Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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