Grand Canyon National Park197
Campsite #197 at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
$30
Campsite #197
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 21 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
3/2
3/12
Campsite #197 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 21-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 14% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 5% |
| 1 star | | 9% |
@BrianM6776107 · Camped on Nov 10, 2025 at Campsite #197
Super well-maintained campground! Well spaced sites. If it werent for the water and fire restrictions when we were there, it wouldve been even better! Thanks again to the Rangers, who are staffing the campground during the shutdown!
Good
@AmberJ1835575 · Camped on Oct 21, 2025 at Campsite #197
Stayed at Maple Loop site 197This site is at the back of the campground. We really enjoyed feeling secluded way in the back. There was a bathroom with flush toilets very close. But to get the the shower, we had to walk about .4 miles. So maybe a 10 minute walk. Same for the buses. About a 10 minute walk to the bus. We were able to pull our camper van right up to the site, open the door, and enjoy the fire. Would definitely stay at this site again.
Excellent
@JERRYH8455525 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #197
I decided not to camp there, since I received an email saying there was no water there.
Excellent
@TanPA33EC6F83D · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #197
Staff and location was phenomenal. Couldnt ask for a better camp ground. The shower flooded and had to be closed to the public when I needed it the most, but thats out of anyones control
Good
@AmberL5991579 · Camped on Nov 19, 2023 at Campsite #197
Mather Campground is perfect location is all things, very safe and quite. Loved my experience there.
Good
@JosephD5297544 · Camped on Oct 13, 2023 at Campsite #197
Had a wonderful time. Campsites are really great clean very clean for is mini camper. Scissor is had elk walk through the campground. Almost every night. Had a wonderful time. Stayed there three days in October.
Excellent
@Victoria265364 · Camped on Sep 30, 2023 at Campsite #197
Great site. Herd of elk walked through our site every day. Bathrooms were clean. I would rate the showers 4/5 (could be a little cleaner but we did go at the end of the day).
Good
@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Apr 8, 2023 at Campsite #197
Men's room ran out of TP and soap. Otherwise OK
@DevinS6AE2E8D9 · Camped on Mar 23, 2023 at Campsite #197
Great experience at this campground. This site in particular has a wonderful view of the Watchman. Our Winnebago Solis Air (P59x) fit just fine in the driveway, but there is a bit of a slope. Wonderful trip!
@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Mar 8, 2023 at Campsite #197
Couldn't easily access my site because of snow. Called rec.gov and cancelled my stay. They refused to refund any fees. They are not part of the U. S. Gov't and so are allowed to rip off campers.
@MARYP8430707 · Camped on Jun 5, 2022 at Campsite #197
Beautiful campground, close to the rim, elk walking through the sites.
@TomS3186246 · Camped on May 21, 2022 at Campsite #197
Great location. Be sure to do the Geology history walk along the rim.
@Genevieve52ED5 · Camped on Apr 21, 2022 at Campsite #197
Clean facilities and our site was nice and quiet. All neighboring sites were filled but people were respectful!
Good
@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Apr 7, 2022 at Campsite #197
Too much campfire smoke and noise all night.
@PatS721 · Camped on Nov 10, 2021 at Campsite #197
Campground was clean and quiet. Having the shuttle bus stop at the entrance to the campground was convenient--no driving once we were set up in camp, and a great way to get around the park.
Good
@RaleighJosephS · Camped on Oct 21, 2021 at Campsite #197
Knowledgeable staff. Well tended camping spot. Good water pressure in bathroom. Courteous fellow campers.
@LaceyB429 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #197
Our spot was awesome! Elk at our camp spot! Quiet in the evenings. The drinking water didn’t taste good. Wouldn’t recommend drinking that. There’s refill stations in town just a few minutes away tho. The showers were a very nice option to have except the hours were a little short. Closed at 4pm. Not ideal for after hiking all day but I do understand the lack of staff in these times. And make sure u have cash to get quarters for the shower. $2.50 for 5 minutes. All in all we would definitely stay there again!
@LaceyBE7520E62 · Camped on Oct 18, 2021 at Campsite #197
Our spot was awesome! Elk at our camp spot! Quiet in the evenings. The drinking water didnt taste good. Wouldnt recommend drinking that. Theres refill stations in town just a few minutes away tho. The showers were a very nice option to have except the hours were a little short. Closed at 4pm. Not ideal for after hiking all day but I do understand the lack of staff in these times. And make sure u have cash to get quarters for the shower. $2.50 for 5 minutes. All in all we would definitely stay there again!
@JamesL147 · Camped on Jun 30, 2021 at Campsite #197
Great campground, right in the middle of the park. Sites are well spaced, with plenty of privacy. Check-in was easy and the rangers were very helpful.
@YuchiC461 · Camped on Mar 28, 2021 at Campsite #197
Loved our stay at the Mather Campground.
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