Grand Canyon National Park288
Campsite #288 at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
$18
Tent Site #288
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 25 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | good |
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Campsite #288 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (12)
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@ShaylaMC41B9B7 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #288
Campsite was clean and large. Bathroom facilitys were cleanish and warm. Really enjoyed the elk in the campground
@LeslieL7411957 · Camped on Apr 15, 2025 at Campsite #288
It was better than a 5 hotel. Elks were there so we had to wait to set up our tents. We worried about the close proximity and privacy issues but our neighbor campers were quiet and respectful. The site was clean and leveled. We had the most wonderful time.
@ShannaR55D8397 · Camped on May 15, 2024 at Campsite #288
Mather Campground was the best campground we were at in the two week trip we had planned. The camp areas were spacious, most had shade, and allowed for very close encounters with wildlife. Elk and mule deer walked through our loop multiple times a day. I would caution people about the ravens. We saw several camps destroyed by the ravens when people did not put up their food or shiny things (aluminum foil). We never had any issues because we picked up the camp before we left. I would strongly recommend looking at the posted bus schedules, not just going off of the maps on the internet. We had a very interesting morning trying to catch a bus which lead to about a three hour delay in our morning plans. But you want to get moving early, not only to beat the heat but also the crowds. If you are camping, get out early do your sight seeing and get back to camp around noon. You will miss the large majority of the tour busses and crowds. We had four full days to look around and it was prefect. I don't know if you could really see everything in a day. Take your time and the shuttles. Our two favorite buss drivers were Tommy A. and Anne, they were fantastic and shared lots of information.
@AdamW5821303 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #288
We stay here a few times each year. Bathrooms and camp sites are always clean. Can't beat the location!
@RobertV7482587 · Camped on May 4, 2024 at Campsite #288
I really like this campground. The price is very affordable. Its pretty close to the Grand Canyon shuttle bus stop. No issues for me
@RaymondO81E133 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #288
Great location, easy to find camp site and great ammenaties.had a great experance.
@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Nov 13, 2023 at Campsite #288
We saw lots of elk on our campsite which was really a highlight! The campgrounds bathroom was heated and comfortable to use. Our area even though there were people camping beside us, was very quiet and serene. The night sky was lit up with stars! A telescope was made available in the market parking lot which we found to be a nice touch.
@KennethH931014 · Camped on Aug 9, 2023 at Campsite #288
super clean and quiet. bathrooms were clean,nice camping spots for tents. park rangers were super helpful and very pleasant. would stay there again for sure
@VukadinB316 · Camped on Nov 15, 2021 at Campsite #288
close to everything. perfect for a first visit. We went in the fall/winter and it fell below zero during the night but there were very few campers which was nice.
@MarkR841 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #288
We camped at D21 which butted up against beautiful canyon wall. Quiet campground close to all the action. Even though there were no showers in campground, it was only a 5 minute walk to showers at outfitters in Springdale.
@keving604 · Camped on Sep 21, 2021 at Campsite #288
Nicely spaced campsites in the forest, no generators on Pine Loop, quiet.
@BruceG205 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #288
Nice, clean campsite.
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