Colin K.recommendsFebruary 13, 2019
Do not be stingy on layers!
Caroline A.recommendsNovember 21, 2018
We lucked out and came at a slow/coldish (low teens at night) time in November. There were only a few other campers in sight.
David W.recommendsOctober 5, 2018
Stay longer than you usually do
Ryan K.recommendsOctober 4, 2018
Great views and awesome weather in July. I would wake up early and walk down to the bottom.
Elisabetta Fox P.recommendsSeptember 13, 2018
Breathtaking location!
This campground is very nice, considering it’s in such a busy National Park. We stayed in site 190, which was surprisingly private! Pretty far from a bathroom, but not a big deal.
We couldn’t have a campfire when we visited in June, but we knew that in advance and it’s not too unusual. The grocery store near this campground is out-of-control. It has just about everything you could ever want, and the food and drink isn’t too marked up. (Though the camping supplies are.)
This is a great base from which to access the glories of the Grand Canyon, but it’s not a campground you’ll want to spend time at specifically. It’s a place to pitch a tent, prepare your meals, and maybe hang a hammock for a little nap after your hike.
Nicholas H.recommendsMarch 3, 2018
Book as far in advance as you can. We were in Pine Loop, which is tent only and generator free. All of the sites there are pretty good for what you need.
Kourtney W.January 18, 2018
Can be a bit busy.
Catherine H.November 28, 2017
For a campground in such a popular place I feel that it is “campy” enough to get the camping experience. Spaces are fairly close together but this is a very established campground so trees are large, sites are well defined, washrooms are clean.
We dumped at the dump station. There was a bit of a line-up due to elk wanting water. Easy access right by the laundromat.
Heidi S.recommendsOctober 11, 2017
Avoid site 26 in loop A... you will have the shower house for a view, and people cutting through your campground
Richard C.recommendsAugust 25, 2017
Bring your bike
Heather N.recommendsJuly 12, 2017
Cannot recommend mather enough! Loved this campground. Expect large crowds...it is the grand canyon after all. But the bathrooms are some of the cleanest I have ever seen and the surrounding guest are respectful of your space and time of night/day.
Nicholas T.recommendsJune 3, 2017
Book early, pack warm, take down your hammocks when you leave for the day - otherwise they may be ripped apart by wildlife.
Nicole M.recommendsMay 31, 2017
A little popular but very convenient and accommodating.
Mather campground is just awesome! As soon as you enter the park, all signs to all places are well placed to not get easily lost, and there is a check in/checkout station with really friendly rangers to help you in any way possible. They do warn about the ravens getting into your food so pack your stuff in hard side containers and all trash needs to be taken to the bins right away. There are super clean restrooms pretty close by with dishwashing stations and where you can get potable water. We reserved our spot in mid april for a stay in Mid May and most sites were booked up already, make sure you get yours with time.
We really enjoyed camping at Mather. We got lucky and booked some last-minute cancellations about a week before we headed to the Grand Canyon. The campground is really big. Even if you feel like your neighbors are a bit close, the sites are deep enough that you can put some space between your tents. We spent one night at site 90 in the Fir Loop which was a beautiful spot. Our next two nights were spent at site 313 in the Pine Loop. That site was a bit more rocky, but still lovely. Lots of trees to hang your hammock from! There were a bunch of elk that wandered through the Fir Loop in the morning too. The facilities are great. Bathrooms are clean with lights at night and even have soap dispensers/hand driers.
We stayed here over Thanksgiving weekend, and it was amazing. Waking up to Elk going across the campsite, walking distance to the South Rim activities, and the general store is a quick 5 minute drive. We will definitely be coming back and recommend it to everyone!
Canaan H.recommendsMarch 15, 2017
Dawn is incredible
Xanthe &.recommendsFebruary 19, 2017
Stayed here during a summer rainstorm and our tent was almost washed away. In case of inclement weather, find an upstream site or at least a good patch on your lot!
Tierra F.recommendsFebruary 13, 2017
ELKS! Everywhere in the campground. Watch the Ravens, they will steal your PB and Jay!
Nathan H.recommendsFebruary 3, 2017
We went when it was snowing, bring a warm sleeping bag and plenty of hand warmers.
Very clean, pretty quiet and perfect for tent camping! The campground is massive and a little hard to find so make sure to pay attention to all the signs once you enter the park. There are shuttles to take you to trail heads and look-out points, but we found that driving was just as easy and allowed us to go on our own schedule, this was key for our sunrise hike to Ohh Aahh Point. Our spot had plenty of space for 2-3 tents, a fire pit, and was right near the bathrooms--just what we needed!
Jason H.November 16, 2016
This campground is pretty massive and busy but fairly easy to reserve if you plan far enough in advance. There's some cell service with AT&T but mostly a dead-zone. I prefer camping on the North Rim but the South Rim definitely has a lot to offer.
Kristin W.October 20, 2016
Wonderful campground. Very busy during peak season (reservation only) but very spacious and quiet (my experience anyway). We stayed in the Pine Loop which is tent only but there were a couple campers in the loop anyway. Our site (#309) had enough room for 4 tents, tons of trees for me to hang my hammock, and had easy access to restrooms and water. The only downside was the amount of large rocks that were in the ground surrounding the fire pit and picnic table. Shuttle stop right outside campground and the market is right down the street for all your camping needs. Happy camping!
Corene P.September 28, 2015
Awesome campground. There's a shuttle system that is included in your park entrance fee, which allows you to get around the park very easily. There's a shuttle stop right outside of the campground. The shuttles run frequently so you can explore a lot of the park in good time. The bathrooms in the campground are very clean.
Mather Campground is GREAT. It's a little hard to find when driving from the entrance so check your map a head of time and pay attention to the signs. The bathrooms are great, very nice and clean (even heated during the winter/spring!), there may be occasional elk that romp through the grounds but that's what makes it fun. I would definitely recommend this camp ground for group camping!
