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Campsite #119 at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
$30
Campsite #119
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 30 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | good |
3/1
Campsite #119 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 30-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (20)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 50% |
| 4 star | | 15% |
| 3 star | | 20% |
| 2 star | | 15% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@PeterL9466659 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #119
We had a very pleasant stay in Mather CG. Nice site, direct access to the showers/toilets, quiet. The CG and the toilets were clean. Even our late arrival was no problem. All infos were written at the office inkl. site-no etc. We enjoyed every minute of our stay incl. the incredible Grand Canyon.Perfect is the own CG bus station (free shuttle!!! blue line), that brings you to the orange or red line, so the Park is reachable totally car free!
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@yanivp7E273874 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #119
Quite campground and very good location (~5 mins from visitor center).Clean and in the entrance there are water fill and dump station.
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@Trudiev2E9D72A · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #119
Prachtige camping, ruime plaatsen onder de pijnbomen. Zon en schaduw, schoon sanitair, aardig en behulpzaam personeel.
@MichaelO624286 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #119
The campground itself would be a 5. However, amenities were disappointing. Showers were quite a walk from campsites. And with 158 RV sites the dump station was terrible. Poorly designed. Two way approach, but only a single drain. From one side the slope of the pad was wrong. No water available to rinse black tank so had to use long extension hose to connect to the potable water tap. What in the world was NPS thinking on this dump station?
@Wilhelmus0C482 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #119
friendly staffgood showersquiet campgroundlots of wildlife
@Theanv304E668F · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #119
Nice surroundings. Our site nr 119 Juniper loop, was basically just broader asphalt with everyone and every vehicle passing within a meter of our door. Guess we knew upfront, since actual site was on driver's side. Just don't choose this site. We left day early.
@DavidL8659169 · Camped on May 2, 2024 at Campsite #119
We had a very good time bicycling the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Bicycling is the best way to see the canyon from the top of the rim. Hiking is the best way to get up close and personal with the canyon to the Colorado River. However, this takes extra planning. If you hike, please dont forget to take enough water for unexpected situations. We heard so many stories of people not having enough water on their hike. The campground is situated nicely in the surrounding woods but some of the sites are difficult to maneuver into and/or are not level. We had a bad experience with a rude and unprofessional groundskeeper which sticks out as a bad mark against the overall experience but the canyon itself is magnificent and needs to be enjoyed by everyone at least once.
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@CamTDA4EBB2124 · Camped on Apr 23, 2024 at Campsite #119
Amazing, once-in-a-lifetime camping experience at the rim of the canyon! I will do it again every chance I get! The laundry facility is large, well-stocked, and the staff on duty very helpful and friendly. You will encounter elks throughout the campgrounds, no doubt! They are very mild-mannered and mind their own business, just grazing nearby unbothered, but be sure to keep a safe distance, as they're still wild and unpredictable! Do not try to pet them or feed them! Bring headlamps so you can make your way around the camp safely after dark, as there a strategically placed boulders throughout. Enjoy!
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@ChrisH3497025 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #119
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Mather Campground. The layout, and facilities were excellent. The limited shower and laundry hours are very restricting. In our experience, we had left our site for the day before the showers opened, and returned from hiking etc. after they were closed. The only way to effectively use them is to plan an extra day of staying in camp in order to shower and launder. It would be great if you could figure out a way to offer services first thing in the morning and/or at bed time.
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@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Apr 1, 2024 at Campsite #119
Nice campsite. Very basic with no hookups. Charge for showers is quarters at $2.50 per shower. Bring change as change machine wont take large notes. If in an RV be aware generators are only allowed 2 hours in morning and 2 hours in evening. Beautiful sites just wish more showers. Easy to check in and shops and shuttle walking distance.
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@KerryW9521238 · Camped on Mar 31, 2023 at Campsite #119
Great campground with extremely nice sites. There arent many dud sites here!
@jeneferH919343 · Camped on Mar 21, 2023 at Campsite #119
We visited during an unexpectedly snowy period. Our site was one of those that is basically a bulge in the road, It felt a little tight, with the road being right outside the door, and we couldn't pull in further away from the road with how the road had been plowed, but it all worked out ok. The ranger who walked around were nice and friendly but the ranger in the building was gruff. The park was beautiful and we were very glad to spend time biking and hiking around. Lastly, the fresh water spigots were turned off so we got very low on our freshwater tank levels.
@JoAnnD9220761 · Camped on Oct 20, 2022 at Campsite #119
It was very convenient location close to everything. We really enjoyed it and would do it again.
@MyraJDB1A66A5A · Camped on May 28, 2022 at Campsite #119
The sites at the Mather campground were private and nicely sized. The restrooms were clean, if you are camping near the restroom you will hear the loud hand dryers at all hours. The laundry/ shower house is located near the entrance of the campground, showers and laundry cost $2.50. The showers are supposed to last 5 minutes but seem to last a bit longer which is nice. The grocery store is nearby and well stocked. You may see Elk wandering through your campsite. The night sky is unbelievable, I have never seen so many stars. Highly recommended.
@HeidiM5039777 · Camped on May 27, 2022 at Campsite #119
Well the campsite we selected as a pull through was barely ok. It was basically a pullout in the road not a pull through campsite as we expected. It was a busy spot in the road instead. The bathrooms were out of toilet paper and we saw the Government vehicle come by but the occupant seemed to decide the bathroom was too busy and the employee put his gloves on and then took them off and left. The dishwashing sink was very dirty as well! When we checked in to the showers both my husband and I found that the shower we chose, after we had striped down, had no shower curtain. My shower had an old bandaid on the bench outside and when I went I excited the women's shower there was only one filthy sink to dry my hair, and not a waste basket in site. This explains the old contact lenses and hair on the sink. Not a good campground!
@keithh9614073 · Camped on Mar 31, 2022 at Campsite #119
Mather campground is very run down. Rest rooms are very dated. But cleaned regularly and heated. The camp sites are not cleaned between guests. Fire pits filthy, areas not cleaned. Streets and paved vehicle sites crumbling. Bike and pedestrian paths printed in brochures color coding not on signs through park leading to a lot of unnecessary confusion. Visitor center closed. COVID Milarky stores wide open, hotels no issues. What a propaganda stunt. Elk everywhere. A real pleasure.
@BillS4028348 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #119
The telephone reservation and RV campground were great! Bus service was also extraordinary.However, many park employees were short on customer service not taking time to give good information to visitors like us who were not familiar with the park. One bus driver, when asked if the bus went to the south rim where we could see the canyon, said this is the south rim! The better answer answer would have been yes, this bus goes to the visitors center and you can see the Grand Canyon from there. You cam take buses from there to other stops and see more of the canyons from the south rim!
@BillS161 · Camped on Nov 1, 2021 at Campsite #119
The telephone reservation and RV campground we’re great! Bus service was also extraordinary.
However, many park employees were short on customer service not taking time to give good information to visitors like us who were not familiar with the park. One bus driver, when asked if the bus went to the south rim where we could see the canyon, said “this is the south rim!” The better answer answer would have been “yes, this bus goes to the visitors center and you can see the Grand Canyon from there. You cam take buses from there to other stops and see more of the canyon’s from the south rim!”
However, many park employees were short on customer service not taking time to give good information to visitors like us who were not familiar with the park. One bus driver, when asked if the bus went to the south rim where we could see the canyon, said “this is the south rim!” The better answer answer would have been “yes, this bus goes to the visitors center and you can see the Grand Canyon from there. You cam take buses from there to other stops and see more of the canyon’s from the south rim!”
@StephenN522 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #119
The roads could use some work but all in all we enjoyed our stay
@DeborahW810 · Camped on Apr 1, 2021 at Campsite #119
Quiet. Fire rings. Elk walking around. No electricity but good sized campsites. Bathrooms without showers well placed. Nice places to walk. With COVID showers were closed and it’s a good walk to the bus shuttles.
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