The Mather Campground Is One Of The Best Campgrounds In Arizona

Even tent camping doesn’t have to mean “roughing it” – at least, not when you stay at the Mather Campground in Arizona. Boasting a variety of amenities you won’t typically find at a campground (such as a laundry room), this little oasis is one of the best campgrounds in Arizona, and it makes a trip to the Grand Canyon even more memorable than it already is.

While there are tons of places to camp in the Grand Canyon, the Mather Campground just might be the best of them all.

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Located on the South Rim in Grand Canyon Village, the popular campground boasts a variety of amenities to keep guests comfortable without sacrificing the quintessential ruggedness of the American Southwest.

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With 327 available sites that accommodate three tents and two vehicles apiece, the campground is among the most spacious in the park. Each site includes a campfire ring and cooking grate as well as a picnic table, so you can prepare your own meals and sit down to enjoy them.

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Although the campground is large, the sites are spread out enough to ensure everyone has ample privacy. There are also flushable toilets and drinking water scattered throughout the property, so you’ll never have to “rough it.”

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The showers boast hot water year-round, and there’s even a laundry room! Additionally, a free dump station is available to make up for the lack of hookups.

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Since the Mather Campground is on the lower-elevation South Rim, it’s open all year. Winter may bring some light snowfall, but that’s nothing a cozy fire can’t fix!

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If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of wildlife in the campground. Just remember to keep a safe distance and respect nature - as long as you don’t leave food out, the animals are unlikely to bother you.

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Let’s not forget the main reason anyone visits the Grand Canyon: the views. Staying at Mather Campground, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to Arizona’s most iconic natural wonder.

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Nightly rates range between $18 and $50. Visit the National Park Service website for more information.