Campground · AZ
MATHER CAMPGROUND
AZ · Grand Canyon National Park
MATHER CAMPGROUND is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (8/10) and eases to its lowest in January (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Thursday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 150 tent-only sites
- 337 RV sites
- 16 accessible sites
- Max RV length 30 ft
Activities: CAMPING, HORSE CAMPING, PHOTOGRAPHY, RANGER STATION, STAR GAZING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIKING
How much does it cost to camp at Mather Campground?
Please Note: The $6 campsites are for campers who arrive on foot or bicycle only. Please refer to the Need to Know section for more information.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.