Reviews

Matthew Bartmanski

Heading from SK to NK, this was a much needed rest point. Take advantage of the water and shade. Ask questions, fuel up.

Arend Koeditz

A really special experience. Sleeping under the stars with the walls of the Grand Canyon around you. Be aware that the drinking water taps along the trail are sometimes turned off meaning you have to bring lots of water as well as a water treatment systems for water from the creek. The hike back up to the north rim is steep and intense, even for very experienced hikers - definitely start well before sunrise to avoid the severe heat in summer.

James Berbee

Great half-way spot between the north rim and phantom ranch. A few spots with shade. Best part is the spotless bathrooms. I've never seen such clean and well-maintained backcountry bathrooms. Pit toilets, but no smell and no graffiti. Nicely done NPS. Stayed there October 10, 2023.

Austin Martin

A stroke from the south rim. Worth it.

Geoff A

Nice little stop down in the canyon. Great place to fill up on water and get some sleep.

Michael Henderson

Great place to rest your head after a long day of hiking.

Mark Darrall

Nice place to rest on a multi night hiking trip. Some sites are small for multiple tents, some have little or no shade. All sites have a picnic table, food box, and a pile for hanging packs. Drinking water is available but no showers or drinks here...only composting toilets.

Angie Marie

They tell you to bring backup water purification for a reason! I had iodine tablets that came in handy once the pipeline broke, but some people ignored the messages and were stuck without a filter or purification. Do your diligence when planning your trek. It's a great spot to camp, right next to the creek. Toilets are clean. Some campsites had some shade, others were pretty wide-open for sun. There are 11 sites total so it stayed pretty quiet. Did South Kaibab trailhead to Cottonwood Day 1, up to North Rim and back Day 2, and Cottonwood to Bright Angel trailhead Day 3, which was perfect for our pace.

Kjerstie Wiltzen

I was there in March and it was wonderful. It wasn't too crowded, but even if it had been full I think it would have been ok since the camp sites are further apart than the other main corridor campgrounds. There are a few trees for shade. Running water is only available seasonally, but Bright Angel Creek is nearby if you do need to filter. There are composting toilets. This is a great little campground for such a busy trail.