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North Rim Campground (AZ)

36.2094° N / 112.0606° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 18176 detected openings this week87 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 176 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232489

When North Rim Campground (AZ) reopens

North Rim Campground (AZ)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
176
Openings · last 30 days
579
Openings · last 90 days
612

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
04080120160200571718197625688MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 612

Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 171 of 612 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (27.9%), with Thursday (97) and Sunday (88) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
025507510052746291000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · MST · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 16:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 165 of 612 detected openings (27.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona), not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 17DMEDIAN · 25 DAYS OUTP75 · 31D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 25 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 17–31 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
017  193.1%
013  162.6%
009  142.3%
006  142.3%
007  142.3%

Site 017 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 19. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 87 monitored sites

Of the 2,436 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 1,365 open for online reservation · 1,010 reserved · 61 closed.

Where the open windows are

44% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,365 of 2,436 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026
Not open online44%
Open site-nights1,365 / 2,436
Reserved (of online inventory)1,010 / 2,375
Weekday openings830
Weekend openings535

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 830 fall on weekdays and 535 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Oct 2026
04008001,2001,600667698SEPOCTSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

October holds the most room. 698 of 1,305 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 87 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
076  28
GRPC  28
064  27
066  27
046  26

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,365 open site-nights across 85 sites at North Rim Campground (AZ), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 238 2-night, 171 3-night, 49 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 076.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 44 sites take 25 ft, 10 sites take 35 ft, 10 sites take 40 ft.

Showing 60 of 85 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
07621 ftNone2828 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more
GRPC12 ftNone2828 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more
06415 ftNone2721 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more
06615 ftNone2721 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +15 more
04615 ftNone2620 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +14 more
06515 ftNone2622 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +14 more
06715 ftNone2615 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +14 more
04421 ftNone2513 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +13 more
05221 ftNone2519 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +13 more
06027 ftNone2524 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +13 more
07715 ftNone2512 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +13 more
03727 ftNone2410 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more
04921 ftNone2414 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +12 more
05721 ftNone2421 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +12 more
06121 ftNone2413 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more
07015 ftNone2413 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +12 more
GRPB12 ftNone2420 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +12 more
03327 ftNone239 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1 +11 more
05921 ftNone2314 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +11 more
T-0712 ftNone2312 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more
04127 ftNone2212 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +10 more
04727 ftNone2210 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 +10 more
05127 ftNone2210 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Oct 1 +10 more
06227 ftNone2210 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 3, Oct 4 +10 more
06927 ftNone2215 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more
GRPA12 ftNone2214 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +10 more
T-0912 ftNone229 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more
T-1012 ftNone2210 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +10 more
00421 ftNone217 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3 +9 more
05021 ftNone219 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3 +9 more
07421 ftNone217 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +9 more
00621 ftNone2012 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +8 more
04321 ftNone2010 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 +8 more
T-0112 ftNone207 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 6 +8 more
06815 ftNone198 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +7 more
T-0212 ftNone196 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +7 more
03521 ftNone184 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +6 more
04827 ftNone187 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 3, Oct 6 +6 more
T-0512 ftNone185 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 6 +6 more
00327 ftNone179 nightsSep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +5 more
07527 ftNone178 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6 +5 more
T-0412 ftNone177 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +5 more
T-0812 ftNone177 nightsSep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +5 more
05427 ftNone166 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +4 more
04527 ftNone156 nightsSep 19, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +3 more
01340 ftNone146 nightsSep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +2 more
02227 ftNone146 nightsSep 18, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13 +2 more
02827 ftNone148 nightsSep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +2 more
02927 ftNone144 nightsSep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 13 +2 more
T-0312 ftNone146 nightsSep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 13 +2 more
T-1212 ftNone143 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 7 +2 more
00727 ftNone134 nightsSep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 8, Oct 13 +1 more
03227 ftNone134 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +1 more
07327 ftNone134 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12 +1 more
02727 ftNone124 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 15
03615 ftNone123 nightsSep 18, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 15
06321 ftNone126 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10, Oct 15
T-0612 ftNone123 nightsSep 19, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 10
T-1112 ftNone123 nightsSep 18, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15
00927 ftNone113 nightsSep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 8, Oct 15

About North Rim Campground (AZ)

Overview

The North Rim Campground is located on the remote and rustic North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona, approximately 210 miles (338 km) from Grand Canyon Village, AZ on the South Rim. It is nestled in a thick ponderosa and aspen forest just on the canyon's edge at an elevation of 8,200 feet.

This facility is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs. Due to its heavily forested location, large and/or high-profile RVs cannot be accommodated. The maximum length in each site description is the combined length of both the RV/trailer and tow vehicle. Many sites are not level and have obstacles such as tight curves and narrow passages through trees. Some sites may not accommodate trailer pop-outs or awnings. The maximum vehicle length permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road, Widforss Trailhead, and North Kiabab Trailhead is 22 feet ; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park.

Recreation

Situated right along the canyon's edge, campers can access most of the North Rim's scenic spots and amenities on foot. The Bridle Path, a foot/bike/stock use trail, gives visitors access to both the Grand Canyon Lodge and Visitor Center area as well as the North Kaibab Trailhead. The Transept Trail (foot only, no dogs allowed) is a great alternate route to the Grand Canyon Lodge and Visitor Center as it hugs the canyon rim and offers spectacular views.

If visitors have a longer stay at North Rim, the Cape Royal Scenic Drive is a wonderful scenic drive with additional hiking opportunities. But do note, the maximum vehicle length permitted on the Cape Royal Scenic Road is 22 feet; plan accordingly if renting an RV if you wish to explore these other areas of the park. For more information on recreational opportunities, click here.

Facilities

The North Rim Campground Reopens June 1!

We're excited to welcome campers back to the North Rim Campground beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.

Nestled among ponderosa pines and aspens at 8,200 feet, the North Rim Campground offers a peaceful and scenic basecamp for exploring the North Rim's trails, viewpoints, and spectacular canyon vistas.

⚠️ Fire Restrictions in Effect:

For visitor safety and to protect the park, all wood burning and charcoal fires are prohibited, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbecues.

Visitors should be aware that:

💧 Potable water is not available at the campground but is available for purchase at the nearby General Store.

🚻 Portable toilets are available for visitor use throughout the campground.

🚿 Campground showers and laundry facilities will remain closed for the 2026 season.

The campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller RVs, as many sites have tight turns, narrow clearances, and length restrictions.

Natural Features

North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet (2438 m) in elevation. However, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes. Many species of wildlife call the Kaibab Plateau home including the tassel-eared Kaibab squirrel which is found nowhere else in the world.

87 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups59 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25

Getting there

North Rim Campground is 210 miles (338 km), approximately a 4.5 hour drive, from Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. This facility is located at the end of State Highway 67, about 41 miles (66 km) south of Jacob Lake, AZ, 87 miles (140 km) south of Kanab, UT, and 120 miles (193 km) southwest of Page, AZ. Highway 67 is the only road into and out of the North Rim. There is no access by road directly across the canyon to the other canyon rim. From State Highway 89A, take Highway 67 south for 30 miles (48 km) to the Grand Canyon North Rim Entrance Station. The North Rim Campground is located about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) further.

Nps. General Delivery, North Rim, AZ 86052928-638-7814
BikingCampingHikingMountain BikingPicnickingRanger StationScenic DriveStar GazingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

Reservations for North Rim Campground (AZ) are made through Recreation.gov. 1,365 of 2,436 tracked site-nights are currently open (56%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 612 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

Campsite Sniper detected 176 site-date openings at North Rim Campground (AZ) in the last 7 days, 579 over 30 days and 612 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 171 of 612 (27.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

171 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 076. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at North Rim Campground (AZ) fit a 35-foot RV?

10 of the 87 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.

Which month has the most availability at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

October 2026, with 698 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,305.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 25 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 17-31 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at North Rim Campground (AZ)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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