Open

Open year-round. Opens May 1 on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations available through Recreation.gov from May 15 through September 30. High fire danger currently in effect for the Tusayan Ranger District.

Kaibab National Forest

Prescribed fires planned on Williams Ranger District this week

Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District Thursday and Friday, October 8 and 9, producing noticeable smoke in the vicinity of the project areas.An approximately 1,000 acre unit of the Kendrick prescribed…

Kaibab National Forest

Prescribed fires planned in Jacob Lake area week of October 5th

Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on prescribed fire units on the North Kaibab Ranger District in the Jacob Lake area this week, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the Jacob Lake and Fredonia areas and along highways 89A and 67.Areas may close to the public…

Kaibab National Forest

Temporary closure of AZ Trail near Jacob Lake

Starting October 7, 2026, the Arizona National Scenic Trail between Forest Roads 258 and 249 near Jacob Lake will be temporarily closed for public safety due to prescribed fire operations. Watch for on-the-ground temporary re-routes. The closure is in effect through October 21, 2026 but could be…

About

Tusayan-Montane Campground, originally built in the 1970s as Ten-X Campground, has been expanded and modernized to accommodate today's larger camping vehicles. Located in Kaibab National Forest at an elevation of approximately 6,600 feet, the campground provides a quieter alternative to staying inside Grand Canyon National Park while remaining just 10 miles from the South Rim entrance. The campground features five loops named Elk, Raven, Squirrel, Black Bear, and Pronghorn, with 142 single sites (up to 8 people) and 18 double sites (up to 14 people). Thirty sites remain first-come, first-served while the remainder are reservable through Recreation.gov during the peak season. Two group sites accommodate 50 and 75 people respectively. Each site includes a picnic table and fire pit with grill. No utility hookups, showers, or dump stations are available on-site, though these services can be found in Grand Canyon National Park. A 3-mile nature trail loops through the campground, and resident elk are commonly spotted. Summer thunderstorms are frequent in July and August, while snow is common from December through March.

Directions

Located 2 miles south of Tusayan and 47 miles north of Williams on U.S. Highway 180/AZ Highway 64. Approximately 10 miles from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $20 - $175

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites Yes

Contact

Phone +1 (928) 638-2443

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Community Posts

No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!