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Desert View Campground

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Key facts

At-a-glance details for Desert View Campground, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonMay to September

Facilities & details

Amenities and on-site features reported for Desert View Campground.

Reservation
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry
Group only
Power
Internet
Dump station

Location

Where Desert View Campground sits on the map and how to get there.

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What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Desert View Point (2,279 m)
Desert View Point (2,279 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Arizona, United States of America

1.1 km · ~13 min walkDirections ↗
Desert View Watchtower
Desert View WatchtowerAttractions

Desert View Watchtower, also known as the Indian Watchtower at Desert View, is a 70-foot (21 m)-high stone building located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon within Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, United States. The tower is located at Desert View, more than 20 miles (32 km) to the east of the main developed area at Grand Canyon Village, toward the east entrance to the park. The four-sto

1.1 km · ~13 min walkDirections ↗
Cardenas Butte (1,825 m)
Cardenas Butte (1,825 m)Summits & peaks

Summit in the Grand Canyon, Arizona

1.6 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Escalante Butte (1,949 m)
Escalante Butte (1,949 m)Summits & peaks

Geographic prominence in northern Arizona, United States

2.4 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Tanner Trailhead
Tanner TrailheadTrails & trailheads

The Tanner Trail is a hiking trail located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The trailhead is located at Lipan Point, a prominent lookout located to the east of the Grand Canyon Village, and the trail ends at the Colorado River at Tanner Rapids.

4.7 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
New Hance TrailheadTrails & trailheads14 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Fuel

🍽️ Food & drink

🚰 Drinking water

🚻 Toilets & showers

Weather

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Best time to visit

Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Desert View Campground.

Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Desert View Campground.

Do I need to book ahead for Desert View Campground?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Desert View Campground?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Desert View Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are there electrical hookups at Desert View Campground?

No electrical hookups are available.

Is there WiFi at Desert View Campground?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is there an RV dump station at Desert View Campground?

No dump station is available.

Who runs Desert View Campground?

Desert View Campground is operated by National Park Service.

When is Desert View Campground open?

Desert View Campground is open May to September.

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