Phone Number: 928-638-7888 Voice
Email Address: grca_information@nps.gov
Description: Grand Canyon National Park Information email.
Number Of Sites Reservable: 49
Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0
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 12, through the night of Sun. October 12, 2025. Make reservations online or call (877-444-6777). It is possible to make same day call-in and/or online reservations.
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Reservation Info: Campsites for the 2025 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 2025 season that runs from Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, October 12, 2025, with the campground closing for the season on Monday, October 13, 2025. 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).
Regulations Overview: • 30 ft. total is the maximum length for RVs or vehicles pulling travel trailers. • Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers must remain on the pavement. •Generator Hours are from 7-9 am and 6-8 pm ONLY. •Quiet Hours are 10 pm to 6 am. •PETS are allowed, but must be leashed at all times. •PETS may not be left unattended. •Store food and trash in your vehicle or hard-sided containers. Do not leave pet food outside. •Deposit trash and recycling in dumpsters. Do not leave trash unattended. •Water spigots in the campground cannot be used to fill RV tanks. •Sites that remain unoccupied without a occupied sign from the Campground Host posted, and without personal items, will be made available to same day reservations. •All sites have a continuous 7 day limit and 30 day per year limit. •There are no Group Sites. Affiliated Groups cannot break up into separate sites. Examples of Affiliated Group: clubs, Scouts, organizations, group of friends, large family gatherings.
Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/258825
Regulations URL: N/A
wheelchairAccess= 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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cellPhoneInfo= Cell phone connectivity can be intermittent and is not reliable.
fireStovePolicy= Fire in fire boxes only
rvAllowed= 1
rvInfo= 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.
rvMaxLength= 30
additionalInfo= 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.
trailerMaxLength= 20
adaInfo= 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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classifications= Limited Development Campground
SubValue: "Limited Development Campground"
trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - seasonal
toilets= Flush Toilets - seasonal
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internetConnectivity= No
showers= None
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cellPhoneReception= No
laundry= No
amphitheater= Yes - seasonal
dumpStation= No
campStore= Yes - seasonal
staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal
potableWater= Yes - seasonal
SubValue: "Yes - seasonal"
iceAvailableForSale= Yes - seasonal
firewoodForSale= Yes - seasonal
foodStorageLockers= No
totalSites=49
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