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Camping '99 Destination Series: Grand Canyon National Park


packages. Non-Commercial river trips presently have an unbelievable 12+ year waiting list! Fishing in the park is excellent, but requires an over-night hike to the inner canyon. All over-night trips in the canyon require a park permit. If you enjoy a train ride, the famous Grand Canyon Railway is another great way to get around the park above the Rim.

There is a Pet Kennel located near Maswik Lodge in Grand Canyon Village. Also in Flagstaff, the Canyon Pet Resort will provide "care and kinship for pets."

Park Campgrounds and Facilities

Four campgrounds serve Grand Canyon National Park-three located on the South Rim, one on the North Rim. North Rim Campground (83 sites) is open mid-May through mid-October. Reservations are strongly recommended (call: 303-29PARKS). It has restrooms, showers, a dump station, small store and laundry. Some sites have a beautiful Canyon view!

On the South Rim, Mather Campground (320 sites) is located in Grand Canyon Village. Reservations are a must between April and November 30th. Mather has restrooms, showers, 50 pull-thrus, dump station and laundry. Next door to Mather, Trailer Village (84 RV sites) provides hook-ups, restrooms, showers and a laundry. It remains open all year-reservations advised. Desert View Campground (50 sites) is on a first-come, first-served system and has toilet facilities only. It is located off the East Rim Drive, about 26 miles from the Village.

There are three backcountry campgrounds: Indian Garden (15 sites), Cottonwood (14 sites) and Bright Angel Campground (31 sites). Located on the Colorado River, Bright Angel is open all year. Phantom Ranch is adjacent to the campground and is on Bright Angel Creek. The Ranch has eleven rustic cabins with toilet only and four dorms with nine bunk beds, toilet and shower. Advanced reservations are required (call:303-297-2757). A backcountry permit is needed for campground usage.

Area RV Parks and Campgrounds

Most of the nearby towns have a RV park or two. The Camper Village (no web site) is in Tusayan, Arizona about seven miles south of the east entrance. It has full-hookups, showers and restrooms. At Jacob, Arizona, north of the North Rim, the Kaibab Camper Village (85 sites) has full-hookups, modem access and many other amenities. In Williams, the Railside RV Ranch (96 sites) is located next to the Grand Canyon Railway. It has full-hookups, modem access, rec. hall and lots more. Also, the Kaibab National Forest provides

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