Grand Canyon National Park285
Campsite #285 at Mather Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
$18
Tent Site #285
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 21 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | good |
6/4
Campsite #285 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 21ft driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 85% |
| 4 star | | 8% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@Jeannette99C14 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #285
We had a beautiful, large, private campsite, and had the world's friendliest rangers! The site was excellent for tent camping. An excellent Park camping experience!!
@DanielG6266400 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #285
Nice campground with decent space between sites and also convenience of being right in Grand Canyon NP and close to the South Rim areas. Would be nice if the shower had more reasonable availability, rather than closing mid-afternoon. Also, when I arrived at my reserved site, someone else was camping there with tents set up already. I assume the Reserved tag wasnt placed there, or that it didnt have the proper last name on it. It worked out as I traded sites with the squatter, who had accidentally set up at the next site over (mine). Otherwise, the campground was clean, restroom was clean and Id stay there again.
@OlgaAB39FF5D79 · Camped on Mar 10, 2025 at Campsite #285
Nice, big site with a lot of trees. Convenient location, not far from two WC.
@JoshuaJDFDC2C1 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #285
Great little campsite, close to the bathroom and fairly private a
@TeresaR5842699 · Camped on Jul 12, 2023 at Campsite #285
The site was generous, near restrooms without being too close. Everything we needed for a great stay. I highly recommend!
@MargaretH95271 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #285
Mather Campground was great. We had easy access to all areas of the park. It was in a beautiful wooded area with plenty of shade.
@KristinaS69417 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #285
Great campsite. There were 3 possible spots for tents. We were able to fit a big 8 person tent. Very close to bathrooms but still felt private.
@KarenJ5CB776B2 · Camped on May 9, 2023 at Campsite #285
As with all public campgrounds, your experience depends primarily on who your neighbors are. Mine were great for all 3 nights at Mather CG. Restrooms are heated with flush toilets and potable running water. Litter is kept picked up. Sites are ample with plenty of trees for some privacy. Heed warnings to guard your food unless you just have to be one of *those* people who are a pain for everyone else. The ravens are watching you every minute. Would be nice if the park would add food storage boxes every few sites for non-drivers to use. Ideal location for the canyon. Walking distance from grocery and restaurant (10 minutes) and the rim (15-20).
@PeterA544 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #285
The campsites and facilities were clean. Thank you!
@SkylerV940 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #285
Great campground, easy to find your spot. There are deer everywhere so drive slow! The check in was easy and very informative. The $2.50, 5 minute showers were awesome after getting caught in a rainstorm. Had to drive to the general store, a little pricy but had so many vegan options!
@HoyoungP380 · Camped on Sep 27, 2021 at Campsite #285
Clean and nice weather.
@GregS685 · Camped on Apr 19, 2021 at Campsite #285
The hosts were very informative, kind and helpful. For as close to the south rim as you are you couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and affordable place to rest up after your big hike!
@CharlesB616 · Camped on Apr 6, 2021 at Campsite #285
Site 266B and site 266A are not only on top of each other, but they are intertwined. The tent pad from one is 5 feet from the picnic table for the other, and the site parking overlaps. They should NOT be two separate sites. Also we were told no other sites were available, however six separate sites around us were empty. Very disappointing to the extent we left a day early.
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