Desert View Campground

My recent stay at the Desert View Campground was nothing short of spectacular, offering a truly exceptional Grand Canyon experience far removed from the typical crowds. This is a genuinely amazing campsite that perfectly balances accessibility with solitude, and it will definitely be our go-to spot for future visits. What immediately set Desert View apart was the incredible scenery and the lack of crowds. Unlike the main Grand Canyon Village viewing areas, which can feel hectic, Desert View provided a peaceful, intimate experience. The views from the campground area were all the "right views"—stunning, expansive, and deeply inspiring—but we often felt like we had them all to ourselves. The campground itself is thoughtfully designed. The sites are very well spaced, offering a comfortable se

A great campground that if I return with proper camping equipment I'd be happy to stay at again. As it was, I had decided to car camp and really wasn't able to bring everything I needed as I flew to Arizona on this trip. I was not very comfortable but that wasn't the campground's fault.||Nice layout, friendly campground host. Wish there had been showers but I knew that going in. If I had wanted, I understand I could have gone to the campground closer to GC Village and use theirs.||Tried using the trail to the canyon between two of the sites numbered in the 40's. Must have lost the trail though so got a nice view but not sure I ended up in the right place. Walked over to Desert View after that and got a nice sunset view. Got a great sunrise view the next morning as well.

Amazing camp ground and not as busy as the main South Rim camping and tourist area. There aren't very many amenities, but there is a public restroom and some water options (not for RV fill up from what we could tell). We stayed in site 22 and it was as the very back on the campground and was perfect for our small group. It had a picnic table and fire pit. Grounds were clean and the location is close to the lookout but down the road a little bit so it's tucked away from any of the hustle and bustle of that viewpoint and tourist lookout. There is a gas station with some dumpsters, but the store didn't look open so definitely pick up supplies before you stop here either in Cameron or Flagstaff (depending on which way you are coming from). Great camping spot though and it was very affordab

Desert view campground was awesome. It was rustic tent camping. Everything was clean with's fire pit and a picnic table. The fire restrictions were lifted and we had a wonderful campfire. The host Chris was awesome very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us out a lot he's top notch in my book.

What a great campground. Primitive but it has everything that you need. Clean flushing toilets, and a camp store that is open seasonally. Fees are reasonable considering the location! Come and check this place out, you won't regret it.