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Mather Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Grand Canyon National Park · National Park Service · Grand Canyon, AZ
As of Oct 10, 2026, 33% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Mather Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 25% of weeknights. There is still a fair amount of open inventory, even on weekends. In the next 30 days, 30 of 30 dates have at least one open site (5,057 open site-nights in total; 12,358 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 73% | 67 | 90 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 58% | 122 | 120 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24% | 213 | 226 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 23% | 224 | 216 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 15% | 243 | 245 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 12% | 260 | 243 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 23 | 33% | 25% | 30 |
About Mather Campground
- 288 campsites (288 listed in availability data)
- $6–$50 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 6,492 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Wildlife Viewing, Camping, Biking, Horse Camping, Photography, Ranger Station, Star Gazing
Due to high demand, Mather Campground recommends reservations during peak season: March 1- November 30. You may book reservations up to 6 months in advance. Mather Campground is on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring landscapes on Earth and draws over five million visitors per year to its spectacular scenery. Mather Campground is large and can accommodate a variety of needs and comfort levels. It is the only campground within Grand Canyon Village. Scenic overlooks, the park's free shuttle bus system, the Visitor Center, the general …
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Grand Canyon National Park
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rim Campground (Az) Grand Canyon National Park | Moderate | 42% | 6 |
| Desert View Campground Grand Canyon National Park | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusayan - Montane Kaibab National Forest | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Demotte Kaibab National Forest | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Jacob Lake Recreation Area Kaibab National Forest | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Kaibab Lake Sites and Group Areas Kaibab National Forest | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Bonito Campground (Az) Coconino National Forest Recreation | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Dogtown Lake Campground and Group Kaibab National Forest | AZ | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |