Mather Campground - South Rim
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $30.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 315 total · 300 reservable · 15 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.0492, -112.1185
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. There are 327 sites. Only dry camping is currently permitted due to Stage 4 water restrictions. Spigot access and bathroom faucets are turned off. No fires are currently allowed on the South Rim and inner canyon areas. Fire restrictions prohibit all wood burning and charcoal fires. No hookups are available, however there is a free dump station. Most RV spaces are pull-through.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Mather Campground - South Rim free?
No. Mather Campground - South Rim charges $30.00. 300 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Mather Campground - South Rim?
Mather Campground - South Rim has 315 sites on record. 300 sites are reservable and 15 are first come.
How do I get to Mather Campground - South Rim?
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.04972, -112.12047 -- 36°2'59"N, 112°7'14"W From the south entrance, follow the road for about three miles and turn left on Center Road. Travel 1/4 mile and turn right onto Market Plaza Road. The campground is about one mile down Market Plaza Road on the right.
What is the weather like at Mather Campground - South Rim?
With an elevation spanning from around 2000 feet to over 8000 feet (760-2440m), the Grand Canyon area experiences a variety of weather conditions. This weather variety includes cold winters and mild pleasant summers, moderate humidity, and considerable diurnal temperature changes at the higher elevations, with hot and drier summers at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along with cool damp winters. Summer thunderstorms and winter snowfall adds to the weather variety in this region.
What are the rules at Mather Campground - South Rim?
All sites are assigned. Changing sites may not be possible due to limited availability. Please do not move once checked in unless approved by the park ranger at the kiosk. Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am. Please be considerate of your fellow campers throughout the day. Generator hours: 7–9 am and 6–8 pm. Generators may not be used in Pine Loop. Check in/out time: Check in at noon; check out at 11 am. If sites are available, renew after 9 am. Stays limited to 14 consecutive days and 30 days per calendar year. Vehicles: Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers must remain on the pavement. Do not park in the road. Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet (9 m).
Nearby
- MATHER CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- Trailer Village RV Park - South Rim0.3 mi
- Tusayan - Montane7.7 mi
- HULL CABIN11.1 mi
- North Rim Campground (AZ)11.6 mi
- Desert View Campground16.6 mi
- Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)16.6 mi
- DEMOTTE25.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
