North Rim Campground
Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona · 87 sites
Photos: National Park Service via Recreation.gov
Overview
North Rim Campground is a National Park Service campground in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, with 87 sites in 3 loops. Very shady: nearly every site is under trees. T-Mobile reports coverage at every site; AT&T at 56 of 87; Verizon reports none.
80 of 87 sites shaded
1 of 87 sites in full sun
5 of 87 sites with clear sky
Map of the campground
Every site from the Recreation.gov listing. Choose a layer to see it across the campground; tap a site to open it in Roam.
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Questions
Which sites at North Rim Campground are the shadiest?
Nearly all of them. 80 of 87 sites at North Rim Campground have good shade from the trees, including from the hot afternoon sun.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at North Rim Campground get the most sun?
Only a few. 1 of 87 sites is truly sunny and 6 more get some sun; the rest are shaded.
See the tree canopy in RoamWill Starlink work at North Rim Campground?
Only at a few. About 5 of 87 sites have a clear gap in the trees for Starlink and 8 a partial one; most sit under tall trees. Satellite texting on a phone needs less open sky, but still works best from the most open spot you can find. This is our estimate from tree heights — check with the Starlink app's obstruction check when you arrive.
See the tree canopy in RoamWhich sites at North Rim Campground are the most level?
3 of 87 sites are flat, and 11 more have a gentle slope most RVs can level with blocks; 73 are steeper, better for tents. Sites that take RVs or trailers fit rigs up to 40 ft.
See the slope at each site in RoamDoes North Rim Campground have cell service?
Mostly. T-Mobile reports coverage at every site; AT&T at 56 of 87; Verizon reports none. That's the coverage each carrier reports to the FCC, not a measured signal, so under trees or below a ridge it can be weaker.
See the coverage map in RoamWhat’s the weather like at North Rim Campground in October?
In October, expect highs around 56°F and lows around 32°F, with about 1.8 inches of rain over the month and 3 inches of snow. Every month’s averages are in Roam Premium.
Open North Rim in RoamCampground facts
- Sites
- 87 in 3 loops
- Kinds
- 72 for RVs or trailers · 12 tent-only · 3 group sites
- Hookups
- None
- Longest rig
- 40 ft
- Accessible
- 3 sites
- Elevation
- 8,256–8,311 ft
- Amenities
- Drinking water, Flush toilets, Vault toilets
- Every site
- Check-in 12 PM, check-out 11 AM
- Managed by
- National Park Service
- Booking
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
How we know Sources and limits
Shade, sun and Starlink are our estimates from Meta and the World Resources Institute’s canopy-height model (about 2 m pixels, from satellite imagery calibrated with space lidar; CC BY 4.0). From 2 m above each site we trace 72 lines out to 60 m and note the tallest tree in each direction. Shade counts trees overhead, the canopy within 30 m and how much of the afternoon sky is blocked. Sun counts how open the southern sky is. Starlink needs open sky above 35°, with the northern half counted twice because US dishes tilt north, and we keep the best spot within 8 m of the site’s post. The model sees tree heights only, not trunks, buildings or hills, so check with the Starlink app when you arrive.
Slope is the ground at each site’s post over about 4 m, from USGS 3DEP 1 m lidar: level under 2%, gentle to 4% (most rigs level on blocks), sloped to 8% (fine for a tent), steep beyond.
Cell coverage is from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (carrier filings as downloaded May 2026): each site is tested against each carrier’s modelled outdoor 4G/5G coverage. It is what the carriers report, not a measured signal.
Weather is NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals for the campground. Sites and facts are from Recreation.gov’s open data (July 2026). Map imagery: USGS The National Map. Photos: Recreation.gov.
From the campground’s Recreation.gov listing: “The North Rim Campground Reopens June 1! We're excited to welcome campers back to the North Rim Campground beginning Monday, June 1, 2026. Nestled among ponderosa pines and aspens at 8,200 feet, the North Rim Campground offers a peaceful and scenic basecamp for exploring the North Rim's trails, viewpoints, and spectacular canyon vistas. ⚠️ Fire Restrictions in Effect: For visitor safety and to protect the park, all wood burning and charcoal fires are prohibited, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbecues. Visitors should be aware that: 💧 Potable water is not available at the campground but is available for purchase at the nearby General Store. North Rim Campground is shaded by large ponderosa pines interspersed with aspens which turn golden in the autumn as it is situated at over 8,000 feet (2438 m) in elevation. However, it only takes a short walk to peer over the canyon rim to see millions of years of geologic history. The North Rim lies on the Kaibab Plateau, an area that has been uplifted by geologic processes.”
Page data as of October 15, 2026. Full source notes are in each layer’s info in the app.