Mather Campground - South Rim
Open year-round. Stage 3 water restrictions are in effect due to a pipeline break: water spigots are turned off, fires are prohibited, and Camper Services (showers/laundry) is closed. Restrooms and the dump station remain operational. Campers must bring their own drinking water. Restrictions remain until pipeline repairs are complete and water storage reaches sustainable levels.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 9:54AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...From 2 PM MST /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon, becoming more widespread into the overnight hours. An additional round of storms is also expected on Monday. With deep monsoonal moisture in place and already saturated soils in some locations, an elevated risk of flash flooding will be in place through Monday. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
About
Mather Campground is the premier camping destination on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, offering 327 campsites organized across seven loop roads beneath a tall canopy of Ponderosa pine, pinyon, and juniper trees. At 7,000 feet elevation and just one mile from the canyon rim, it provides an ideal base camp for exploring one of America's most iconic landscapes. Each standard site accommodates up to six people and includes a campfire ring with cooking grate, picnic table, parking space, and room for up to three tents and two vehicles. The campground offers flush toilets throughout. Group sites in Sage Loop accommodate 7-50 people, while two equine sites and communal hiker/biker sites round out the options. Fourteen ADA-accessible sites feature larger parking areas and raised fire rings. The campground operates year-round with peak season running March 1 through November 30 when reservations are strongly recommended. Approximately 20 first-come, first-served sites are available daily during peak season but typically sell out by 11 a.m. The free park shuttle stops at the campground, connecting campers to rim overlooks, the Visitor Center, and Market Plaza with its general store.
Directions
From the South Entrance, follow the main park road for about three miles and turn left on Center Road. Travel 1/4 mile and turn right onto Market Plaza Road. The campground is about one mile down Market Plaza Road on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $6 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 27ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 638-7888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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