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 9 at 12:59PM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai, western Coconino, northern Gila, and far southern Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning 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... - A upper-level trough will help pull moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel up into western Arizona to produce showers and thunderstorms Saturday, followed by extended periods of rainfall through at least Sunday. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding, while extended periods of rain can lead to elevated streams, rivers, and flow through washes. Greatest risk of heavy rainfall looks be along higher terrain due to upsloping. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona, including Apache, Navajo, Coconino, Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong upper-level trough along with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will create a synoptic pattern supportive of strong gusts across northern Arizona, especially along the higher terrain.
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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