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Contains over 170 Points of Interest in the Grand Canyon National Park including Visitor Centers, Campgrounds and Places of interest. File is in GPX format and contains very detailed information.

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Grand Canyon Visitor Center (South Rim)
Visitor Center

Description: Open daily from 9 am through 4 pm. Trip planning and hiking information is available through exhibit kiosks and sidewalk signs outside of the building. Park in one of four large parking lots and get your first look at Grand Canyon by walking to nearby Mather Point. With your vehicle parked at the Visitor Center, you can also board free shuttle buses and be transported around the village and out to scenic overlooks.
This is a Passport Stamp Location.
Grand Canyon Visitor Center has its own, official, dated passport cancellation stamp which reads "Grand Canyon, AZ" at the bottom. It is identical to the dated passport cancellation stamp available at Park Headquarters. However, this stamp is slightly different from the dated passport cancellation stamp available at the nearby Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store, which reads "Visitor Center Plaza" at the bottom.
Activities:
− Arts and Culture
− Astronomy
− Auto and ATV
− Biking
− Boating
− Camping
− Fishing
− Flying
− Food
− Guided Tours
− Hands-On
− Hiking
− Horse Trekking
− Junior Ranger Program
− Museum Exhibits
− Paddling
− Park Film
− Shopping
− Wildlife Watching
Things to do and see:
− History Exhibit - The Amazing Kolb Brothers
− Tour Scenic Hermit Road in Your Vehicle (Under 22 feet)
Amenities:
− Baby Changing Station
− Benches/Seating
− Bicycle - Rack
− Bicycle - Rental
− Bus/Shuttle Stop
− Captioned Media
− First Aid Kit Available
− Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
− Information
− Information - Maps Available
− Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
− Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
− Junior Ranger Booklet Available
− Parking - Auto
− Parking - Bus/RV
− Picnic Table
− Public Transit
− Restroom
− Restroom - Accessible
− Restroom - Family
− Theater/Auditorium
− Toilet - Flush
− Trash/Litter Receptacles
− Water - Drinking/Potable
− Wheelchair Accessible
Directions: Coming from the South Entrance Station, continue following the road for 5 miles, it will lead you to the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center Plaza has four parking lots surrounding the Visitor Center, the Park Bookstore, a cafe, and the short 5-minute walk to Mather Point on the edge of the Canyon. From the Visitor Center, it is also possible to Park-and-Ride. Leave your car at the Visitor Center, then board free shuttle buses and ride around the South Rim.


Desert View Campground (Reservations Required)
Campground

Description: 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.
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 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).
Total campsites: 49
Number of reservable campsites: 49
"Other" campsites: 2
Activities:
− Arts and Culture
− Astronomy
− Auto and ATV
− Biking
− Boating
− Camping
− Fishing
− Flying
− Food
− Guided Tours
− Hands-On
− Hiking
− Horse Trekking
− Junior Ranger Program
− Museum Exhibits
− Paddling
− Park Film
− Shopping
− Wildlife Watching
Amenities:
− Amphitheater: Yes - seasonal
− Camp Store: Yes - seasonal
− Cell Phone Reception: No
− DumpStation: No
− Firewood For Sale: Yes - seasonal
− Food Storage Lockers: No
− Ice Available For Sale: Yes - seasonal
− Internet Connectivity: No
− Laundry: No
− Potable Water: Yes - seasonal
− Showers: None
− Staff or Volunteer Host Onsite: Yes - seasonal
− Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal
− Trash Recycling Collection: Yes - seasonal
Accessibility:
− Access Roads: Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
− Ada Info: 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.
− Additional Info: 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.
− Cell phone Info: Cell phone connectivity can be intermittent and is not reliable.
− Fire stove policy: Fire in fire boxes only
− RV Allowed: Yes
− RV Info: 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.
− RV max length: 30 feet
− Trailer allowed: Yes
− Wheelchair access: 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.
Directions: Desert View Campground is located within the Desert View Settlement at the East Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. 36°02'24"N - 111°49'20"W (36.040000, -111.822222) Altitude 7,463 ft./ 2,275 m. The entrance road to the campground is the first right past the gas station. Desert View is located 23 miles/ 37 km east of Grand Canyon Village, on SR 64/Desert View Drive, on the South Rim of the park.
Weather: Late spring and early summer are the driest times of the year, with relative humidity often falling below 10% during the day. Early July through September is the the “monsoon” season. Strong ground-level heating creates updrafts of warm air, which produce powerful thunderstorms whenever there is sufficient moisture. Nights begin to get cooler in late August and early September. Winter precipitation usually falls as snow on the rims, however, Desert View campground is closed during winter months.


Change History

• Canoe-NC - Sep 24, 2024
  Added Location information to the Places of Interest