Grand Canyon National Park48
Campsite #48 at Desert View Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
$30
Campsite #48
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 30 ft | Pull-through |
| 2 | good |
4/10
5/5
Campsite #48 Features: Drive-In access, Pull-through parking, 30-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 84% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RichardB341941 · Camped on Apr 11, 2026 at Campsite #48
Excellent spot, walking distance to the deli and watch tower.
@AnnMarie51C80F · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #48
We arrived late and there was no one at the entrance gate going into the park. I wasnt sure if we had to pay or if our reservation included the access. The south rim campsite was perfect. Easy in and out. We didnt have much time so we drove from our site to the watchtower. Definitely worth getting up early for the sunrise
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@UnnatiG977375F · Camped on Aug 9, 2025 at Campsite #48
A truly memorable camping experience! The site was spacious and perfectly located near a stunning viewpoint. Facilities were impressively clean and quiet, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. We even spotted cow elks, which made the trip feel even more connected to nature. The campgrounds location is ideal for anyone seeking a beautiful, immersive escape into the wild. Highly recommended!
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@JimP5953231 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #48
great setting
@AlanFD59F987D6 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #48
Super nice and quiet campground for smaller vehicles.
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@JimK5441563 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #48
Appreciated how easy it was to reserve a site. The park host greeted us and immediately recommended great sites for sunrises and sunsets. Ended up extending stay from one to three days even though we had to move each day. It was great to watch the sunrises at the campground and then enjoy the morning light at each of the overviews along the drive to the Village. The park hosts did a great job of cleaning up the campsites before new arrivals and kept the flush toilets nice and clean.
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@SarahD2854125 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #48
Perfect camping spot, with convenient access to market, deli, ice cream, Starbucks , and the Grand Canyon.
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@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #48
Such a beautiful campground. Quiet, great sunset canyon views, and convenient to the Tower area. Its a little farther than expected from the main part of the South Rim park of the park, but that makes it nicer.
@ManuelB23F0C8B · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #48
Nice campground with a short walk to the canyon rim or to the Desert View Point.Nice sites with trees, fire rings and tables. We come back again
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@CraigC6363433 · Camped on Oct 9, 2023 at Campsite #48
Flat site, lots of space. Walk to rim was easy. Clean bathroom.
@StevenP6378402 · Camped on Jun 14, 2023 at Campsite #48
Desert View was very nice. Tye restrooms were clean and the hosts professional and friendly.
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@ShannonL3007E2 · Camped on May 7, 2023 at Campsite #48
The camp grounds were well maintained. Our campsite was number 48. We tent camped and it was rather windy on that side of the campgrounds. Keep that in mind if you're a light sleeper. The site itself was large and could easily accommodate 2 large tents. The rest rooms are towards the center of the camp grounds, not a far walk. The restrooms where clean with flush toilets, toilet paper, sinks, hand soap and hand dryers (no paper towels). The camp hosts are adjacent to the restrooms and check you in quickly. The camp ground is a short walk to Desert View Watchtower. It's about a 45 minutes plus drive to the Grand Canyon Village and a 40 minute drive thru Navajo land to Cameron. Overall it was a great experience.
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@BobbyGle163628 · Camped on May 1, 2023 at Campsite #48
Campground was very clean and conveniently located.
@MeghanE80DE983 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #48
The scenery here was outstanding! It was quiet and sites were spaced out well. The rangers were great too!
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@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #48
Great camp site. The camp host were however a little over zealous. I realize it was the first week open so hopefully they will settle down and get in sink with the rangers. Otherwise it was wonderful.
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@Christoph6FEF3 · Camped on Oct 13, 2022 at Campsite #48
Fantastic campsiteExcellent HostThe private campsite trail/viewpoint was amazing
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@ShawnaC9195481 · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #48
Beautiful spot out of the hustle of the main area of the South Rim. The night sky was gorgeous!
@RaymondR691857 · Camped on May 12, 2022 at Campsite #48
Beautiful campground with lovely, well-spaced camp sites. And the rim of the canyon is only a short walk away without all the crowds! Only wish we could have stayed longer!
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@TomC6900040 · Camped on May 8, 2022 at Campsite #48
There was quite a bit of construction in our area. The observation top deck was closed. There were several buildings closed and not available. This was disappointing. The park was not kept well. We had a great time despite these issues. The Grand Canyon should be a must see on anyones list.
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@LauraB4922005 · Camped on May 4, 2022 at Campsite #48
Amazing experience at this campground. So quiet and peaceful. Camp host Chris was the nicest! First time to the grand canyon and it was incredible!
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@EmmaDCF1A7DDC9 · Camped on Sep 30, 2021 at Campsite #48
Now THIS was a fantastic campground. Scenic, quiet, and all the amenities we needed to have a great overnight stay. No showers on site, but because we were just there one day, this was not an issue.
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@KarenM8822647 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #48
While all sites at Desert View Campground are reservable on recreation.gov, the messaging at the campground is confusing. Each campsite has a sign indicating 'Reserved, Check-in with Camp Host,' whether the site was reserved for that night or not. A more complete message would be 'Reservable on recreation.gov.' During our stay, approximately 10 sites were occupied out of the 50. Desert VIew is a great option for visiting Grand Canyon.
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@Gabrielle89A52 · Camped on May 13, 2021 at Campsite #48
The ranger was awesome ! He told us what to do around the area.
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