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 October 29 at 11:16AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils and waterways that flooded as recently as last week. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible over higher elevations, with up to an inch at lower elevations. This rain will fall on top of already saturated soils, increasing the threat of flooding. - 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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