Campground · AZ
Tusayan - Montane
Tusayan - Montane is generally easy to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (4/10) and eases to its lowest in May (2/10). 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 (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — 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
- 26 tent-only sites
- 139 RV sites
- 100 accessible sites
- Max RV length 50 ft
Activities: BIKING, PICNICKING, HIKING, CAMPING
How much does it cost to camp at Tusayan - Montane Campground?
Additional vehicles may be accommodated depending on the site. Each additional vehicle is subject to a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night. Single Campsites accommodate 2 vehicles. Double Campsites accommodate 3 vehicles. Group Sites accommodate up to 15 vehicles. COMMERCIAL TOUR GROUPS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT TUSAYAN-MONTANE CAMPGROUND. Commercial operators MUST obtain a special use permit to operate on National Forest System lands, including Tusayan-Montane Campground. Due to high public demand, Kaibab National Forest will not be issuing any special use permits for Tusayan-Montane Campground until further notice. Therefore, no commercial tour groups are allowed at Tusayan-Montane Campground.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.