Description:

  • On the North Kaibab Trail, 16.6 miles from the Bright Angel trailhead, this campground is the last South Rim encampment before you start the ascent to the North Rim. It is open year-round, but the ranger station is closed from November-April. Fourteen campsites are available, but no water or toilet facilities are provided. A backcountry permit is required, which may be purchased at the Backcountry Information Center.
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User Reviews for Cottonwood Campground

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    Rim to Rim stop

  • We went R2R and this was our first stop coming down from the North Rim. It's near Bright Angel Creek and the trail cuts right through the campground. It has water and bathrooms....

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    "Primitive" campground for the Rim to Rim hiker

  • Very small - 11 sites/1 group site. Permit needed from Backcountry Office to camp here. http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm First come, first choice - some...

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Other features:

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  • Details

    • Contact:

    • visit website
    • tel: +1 928 638 7875

    • Address:

    • 16.6 miles from the Bright Angel trailhead
    • (on North Kaibab Trail)
    • Grand Canyon, AZ 86023

    • Neighborhood:

      • South Rim

    • Other resources:

    • Y! Travel: Cottonwood Campground

    • Payments:

    • mastercard visa

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