Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet.
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About
At the East Entrance, Desert View Campground offers a peaceful setting with 49 campsites. 30 feet (9.1 m) combined total length is the maximum length for RVs or vehicles pulling travel trailers. Campsites are available by reservation only at www.recreation.gov and can be made up to 6 months in advance starting Sat. April 11, through the night of Sun. October 11, 2026. Make reservations online or call (877-444-6777). It is possible to make same day call-in and/or online reservations.
Campsites
Location
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
Fees
Hours
Campsites are by reservation only at www.recreation.gov. The campground opens Saturday, April 12th, 2025, and the last night to stay is Sunday, October 12, 2025. Reservations can also be made by phone (877-444-6777). Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. The campground does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping and does not have a wait list or call back system.
Reservations
Campsites for the 2026 season are by reservation only, through www.recreation.gov. Reservations can be made with them online, by clicking the reservation button below, or by phone (877-444-6777). Reservations can be made 6 months in advance for the 2026 season that runs from Saturday, April 11 through Sunday, October 11, 2025, with the campground closing for the season on Monday, October 12, 2026. Due to high demand, Desert View Campground now requires advanced reservations. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Desert View Campground does not hold back any campsites for first-come, first-served camping during peak season and does not have a wait list or call back system. Same Day Reservations can be made online (www.recreation.gov) or by phone (877-444-6777).
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Desert View Campground is located within the Desert View Settlement at the East Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. 36°02'24"N - 111°49'20"W (36.040000, -111.822222) Altitude 7,463 ft./ 2,275 m. The entrance road to the campground is the first right past the gas station. Desert View is located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village, on SR 64/Desert View Drive, on the South Rim of the park.
Weather
Late spring and early summer are the driest times of the year, with relative humidity often falling below 10% during the day. Early July through September is the the “monsoon” season. Strong ground-level heating creates updrafts of warm air, which produce powerful thunderstorms whenever there is sufficient moisture. Nights begin to get cooler in late August and early September. Winter precipitation usually falls as snow on the rims, however, Desert View campground is closed during winter months.
Accessibility
The 2 sites within Desert View Campground, that are closest to the restrooms, are identified as ADA campsites. A number of picnic tables within the campground are wheelchair accessible. Desert View Campground is now on a reservation basis through recreation.gov. on line, or by phone 877-444-6777. It is possible to do a same day-call and/or online reservation. With an Access Pass or Golden Access pass, the cost per site is $9.
Cell phone connectivity can be intermittent and is not reliable.
Fire in fire boxes only
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oSites are limited to 6 people o2 Tents and 2 vehicles per site, or 1 vehicle with one RV/5th Wheel/Trailer oTrailer Max Length 20 ft. (6.1 m). Combined total length of Trailer and Tow Vehicle cannot exceed 30 ft. (9 m). o No hookups are available at any of the sites o Each site has a picnic table, fire ring/cooking grill o Restrooms with Flush toilets are available.
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Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring with a cooking grill. There are no showers, laundromat, or dump station at Desert View Campground. Water spigots are available between sites 8 & 10 and 34 & 35. These spigots cannot be used to fill RV tanks. Restrooms with Flush toilets are available between sites 9 & 11 next to the Camp Host's site. Desert View Campground is a short walk or drive from the Desert View General Store which sells wood, ice, groceries, and camping supplies. Additional Services include a gas station (pay-at-the-pump), trading post with coffee and ice cream, and a Grand Canyon Conservancy Bookstore in the lower floor of the Watchtower.
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The 2 sites within Desert View Campground, that are closest to the restrooms, are identified as ADA campsites. A number of picnic tables within the campground are wheelchair accessible. Desert View Campground is now on a reservation basis through recreation.gov. on line, or by phone 877-444-6777. It is possible to do a same day-call and/or online reservation. With an Access Pass or Golden Access pass, the cost per site is $9.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground