Desert View Campground
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona · 7,457 ft · In Grand Canyon National Park
Photos: NPS Photo (Michael Quinn)
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,457 ft (2,273 m)7,457 ft2,273 m
Sites49
Desert View Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 1Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 2Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 3Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 4Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 5Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 6Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 7Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 8Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 9Standard · up to 6 people24 ft
- 10Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
Showing 10 of 49 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Other campgrounds in Grand Canyon National Park 15
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Wild campingCampground · facts not yet known2.2 mi
- Cape FinalCampground · facts not yet known8.6 mi
- Cottonwood CampgroundCampground · facts not yet known15 mi
- Trailer Village RV Park123 sites · Fee charged · partial hookups16 mi
- Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim123 sites · $80–$85 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on gc.synxis.com16 mi
- Mather Campground12 loops · Aspen Loop, Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59), Fir Loop, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106), Juniper Loop, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184), Maple Loop (Sites 185-200), Oak Loop, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264), Pine Loop, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319), Sage Loop 1-7 · 327 sites · $6–$30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov17 mi
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Also in the park: 87 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
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About
Overview
Located on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park at an altitude of 7,463 ft (2,275 m), Desert View Campground is located 23 miles (37 km) to the east of Grand Canyon Village. The Desert View area offers a peaceful setting. Most sites are sized to accommodate tents or smaller RV’s, or vehicles with travel trailers (30 ft./9 m total length). Vehicles over 29' in (8.8 m) total length may not be able to negotiate turns without damaging resources and/or vehicle/trailer.
Due to high demand, Desert View Campground requires advanced reservations during its season, usually mid-April to mid-October. 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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Desert View Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain49°38°
- WedSunny, 3% chance of rain49°41°
- ThuSunny52°51°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain56°43°
- SatMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain51°43°
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Location and contact
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