Mather Campground

Grand Canyon National Park

🏕️ CampgroundGrand Canyon S. RimArizona⭐ 4.6 (6373)

🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27

Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Mather Campground in Arizona has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Sage Loop 1-7 #001, 👥 #004, 👥 #005, Aspen Loop #A051, Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #013, #019, #026, #029, #038, #039, #054, #055, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #064, #069, #071, #087, #090, #091, #099, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #107, #113, #122, #129, #145, #148, #150, Maple Loop (Sites 185-200) #194, #196, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #219, #222, #242, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #279, #281, #282, #297, #307

Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →sites Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #010, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #080, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #128

Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #022, #031, #046, #056, #059, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #066, #070, #075, #084, #094, #095, #102, #106, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #136, #156, #180, Maple Loop (Sites 185-200) #189, #200, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #229, #252, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #266B, #288, #295, #296, #317

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #052, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #085, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #126, #159, #181, Maple Loop (Sites 185-200) #185, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #205, #221, #224, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #270

Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Sage Loop 1-7 #003, Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #042, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #088, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #146, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #226, #236, #247, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #292

Wed Aug 26 – Sat Aug 293 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Sage Loop 1-7 #002, Aspen Loop #A053, Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #009, #033, Fir Loop (Sites 60-106) #060, #079, #093, #096, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #111, #130, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #209, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #274, #276, #290, #293

Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #028, #050, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #133, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #206, #210, Pine Loop (Sites 265-319) #285, #314

Thu Aug 27 – Sat Aug 292 nightsbook these dates →sites Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #016, #037, Juniper Loop (Sites 107-184) #177, Oak Loop (Sites 201-264) #231

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Sage Loop 1-7 #001 — Picnic tables, fire pit, and parking spot, Mather Campground — **Site Sage Loop 1-7 #001** · Picnic tables, fire pit, and parking spot, Mather CampgroundNPS Photo, Christian Schroll

Campsite Sage Loop 1-7 #004 — Picnic tables and fire pit Mather Campground — **Site Sage Loop 1-7 #004** · Picnic tables and fire pit Mather CampgroundPhoto courtesy of Ted Decker

Campsite Sage Loop 1-7 #005 — Picnic table and fire pit, Mather Campground — **Site Sage Loop 1-7 #005** · Picnic table and fire pit, Mather CampgroundPhoto courtesy of Ted Decker

Campsite Aspen Loop #A051 — Picnic table, fire pit, and parking spot, Mather Campground — **Site Aspen Loop #A051** · Picnic table, fire pit, and parking spot, Mather Campground

Campsite Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #013 — Parking spot, fire pit, and picnic table, Mather Campground — **Site Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #013** · Parking spot, fire pit, and picnic table, Mather Campground

Campsite Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #019 — Picnic table, fire pit, tent, and parking spot, Mather Campg — **Site Aspen Loop (Sites 1-59) #019** · Picnic table, fire pit, tent, and parking spot, Mather CampgPhoto courtesy of Ted Decker

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.3 mi away.

⚡ electrify america5.3 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger5.6 midirections →

🔌 Charging station0.3 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Mather Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~373 mi from LAEquestrian NonelectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricRv Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★6,373 ratings

5★4,518

4★1,265

3★368

2★149

1★73

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4

AT&T2.5/4

T-Mobile2.2/4

Sprint retired1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Mather Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Mather Campground?

Mather Campground in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Mather Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Mather Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Mather Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Mather Campground over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–20 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Mather Campground a good campground?

Mather Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 6,373 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Mather Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Mather Campground, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 2,061 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Mather Campground located?

Mather Campground is located in Grand Canyon S. Rim, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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