We camped here and enjoyed how close the camp is to the rim. Our site was very level, but others appeared to be more work. No showers available, but we enjoyed the full hookups provided. An easy walk to the free shuttle, or a short walk to the rim. General store nearby provided everything you might want. Would happily camp here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We were very pleased with our stay at Trailer Village. The roads within the campground are paved. The pullthrough sites can be a bit unlevel, but there is some shade provided. The location of this camp can't be beat. It is very convenient to the shuttle and the store is within walking distance. Some of the sites can be close to the neighbor, but the sites on the end seem to have a little more room. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Great park for small rigs that aren't necessarily concerned about being level. Have not seen a level site anywhere in the park. As full-timers in a 38 foot MH, we have different requirements. We are up on wood blocks on one side. Utilities all work well (really good water pressure) and are conveniently located. Could not ask for a better location to visit the Grand Canyon. Saw 3 large mule deer just wandering through the park! Cool! Would stay again only in a smaller rig. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a great campground, clean and quiet. The elk and deer roam freely, so keep your camera handy. The showers are a short walk down to the Mather campground. They take quarters, so be prepared, but they are very clean. There is Wi-Fi at the village lodge. It is a short walk, or you can take the free shuttle bus. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I'm kind of 'a glass is half full' guy. Yes: the roads are not great and the sites are gravel and sometimes uneven, etc., but I also accept the fact that this is National Park that gets a LOT of snow and cold weather that does havoc in here. But is was certainly spacious and even had FHU with 50amp, cable TV, a picnic table, and charcoal grill setup. It is a walk, short drive or shuttle to Market Plaza for WiFi connection in the Cafe which is really a cafeteria. And there is a grocery, post office, etc. We just spent 5 days here again. We accept this RV park for what it is: not a resort, but a base for what you are really here for, to see one of God's greatest creations. I shot over 600 images this time: many, of course, got hit by the Delete button, but many very good ones. We are fortunate to live two days away and can get up here when we want. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Yes, all the complaints about this campground are true. It is expensive, crowded, has tight turns, crumbling roads/pads and is just plain ugly. The staff takes no personal interest. But given the tight turns and over hanging trees in the more scenic, but without hook-ups, Forest Service Mather Campground, first time visitors may find Trailer Village a lot less stressful. It does have elk, hook-ups and clean restrooms. The Forest Service showers are not convenient to most campers in either campground and were crowded even in April. We spent very little time at the campground since there is so much else to see and so many trails to hike. If you plan on a return visit you should walk Mather campground and pick out 4 or 5 sites you know you can get into so you can reserve one of them next time. The maps on line are misleading and what the Ranger thinks you can get into may not be what the rig's driver is comfortable doing. It only takes one minor meeting with a tree or post wipe out the difference in cost between the 2 campgrounds. Really big rigs might we better off outside the park depending on the driver's skills. Some rigs had to struggle to get in and out of Trailer Village. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is the tale of two parks....one bad, one good. On the bad side, the roads are paved but worn out with major chuck holes in them. Likewise, our site had gravel at one time, but now there was hardly any gravel and there were ruts in the site. The sites are a bit too close to each other, especially if you have large slides on both sides. On the good side, the rates are good, the staff is superb. They don't actually charge you for the site until you know how many days you will be staying. We reserved 6 but had to leave after 3 because the park is at 7,000 feet and I couldn't breathe at night. No problem, they closed out our account after 3 days with no problem at all. The hookups are good, though the water pressure could be better. The park's free shuttle has a stop at the entrance and that worked well for us. The National Park folks could really improve directional signage in the park to make it easier to find the RV Park. Make sure you get directions when you come into the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We had site #J62 which was nicely centered and right next to the heated bathroom. The site was not quite long enough for our 35 MH and toad straight in so we had to park the toad next to the MH. We did see some triple axle 5th wheels so they must not check real lengths for the sites which were 50 ft max. Our site had a picnic table and a small grill on it. The site was not level it was shaped like a cup with the high sides on the access roads. Site was hard clay and turned to mud after it snowed. We had FHU with cable and the cable had about 40 channels. There is no Wi-Fi and AT&T won't work but Verizon did. We checked in a day late because of the wind closure of I-40 and the clerk said he wouldn't charge us for the day we missed since it was an act of nature. They don't charge until departure so if you want to leave early you are not penalized either. The park was full both days we stayed. GC has a great shuttle system. When we stayed it came by every 10 minutes and they were very clean and quiet. The park is very quiet as well because everyone is out seeing the sights and too tired at the end of the day to make much noise. The weather probably helped while we were there as it dropped to 18 degrees. The water pipe did freeze on us so prepare for that in cold weather. Also don't leave your sewer hose out as the ravens will peck at it. Restaurants, shopping, grocery store, post office were all nearby but gas was only available in Desert View to the east or Tusayan in the south, outside of the park. Overall we were well pleased with the park it just felt a little old and worn out but our site was very spacious as most were and you are not really in the campground too much because of all there is to do here. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Trailer Village is very convenient for visiting the Grand Canyon, but Xanterra really needs to spend the money and upgrade this park. Park is clean, but run down; roads are broken up with lots of potholes. Xanterra employee housing is located on both sides of the RV park; the trailer housing on the east side is not well maintained. The good news is you can walk from your RV to the bus stop and ride the bus throughout the Village, and to the new visitor center (a must see). The grocery store and deli are also within walking distance. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is an adequate park inside the Grand Canyon Park boundaries, so it is easily accessible to the rim and all amenities. We stayed a week and it was supposedly full every day, so reservations are definitely needed. We decided to extend our stay because it snowed for three days, not enough to be troublesome; just enough to be a bother. The shuttle bus comes to the park. The restrooms are heated and clean. The sites are uneven, but spacious enough. We would definitely prefer to stay here in the Park should we return again to the Canyon. We camped here in a Motorhome.
There are three campgrounds within the national park; this is the only one with hookups, and the only one suitable for medium-to-large RVs. The sites are fairly wide, but only a medium length (very big rigs may have problems; try Camper Village in Tusayan instead). Interior campground roads are paved, but the pavement is broken due to heavy use. No Wi-Fi at the campground, but there is a signal at the lodges, and at the library. The free shuttle bus stop is within easy walking distance, so you don't have to drive anywhere if you prefer (and some sections of the park are off-limits to cars). The park is busy year-round, so be sure to reserve in advance. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We called the morning we wanted to stay (December 26th) and was told they "would dig us out a spot". You can also make advance reservations from their website, it is managed by Xanterra. The man on the phone was extremely nice, and informed us they had recently received a lot of snow and that the roads were clear, but the campground did have snow. Upon arrival (after closing of the office) we found our site reservation on the board and went to the site. Upon driving in, we noticed ice and snow on the road in areas, but once in the campground all roads were snow covered. Arrived at the site to find since they plowed it, the man in the fifth wheel across the way parked his truck in it, went and politely knocked on the door and informed him we were told to take the site his truck was in, only for him to respond with a rude "whatever" and then took his sweet time to come move his truck. The sites here are not necessarily level, but they did the best with the over 4 feet of snow they had. The water pipe was frozen, which was expected that night, first thing in the morning, the same man on the phone was in the office and immediately sent someone over to "unfreeze" it, 5 min later, water was flowing. Overall the park is very empty in the winter, the staff is super nice, but due to the tight roads, and even tighter with snow I only rated it a 8. This campground is a real gem, in the park, with bus stop less than 5 min walk, great service from nice people (at least in winter), and again you cant beat the location. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The bottom line for this park is: Location, Location, Location. It’s lovely to have full hook-ups so close to the Grand Canyon. Our gravel slot was a little short, but the setting is beautiful, and we were convenient to all the park activities and the shuttles. In addition, it wasn’t crowded, although we came at the end of Thanksgiving weekend. However, this park could definitely use improved signage. For example, we missed our turn coming in and tried to back up 10 feet, but a ranger yelled at us, and we had to drive forward into a maze of streets. It took us half an hour to get back to the entrance to Trailer Village. We got lost going out too despite our Satellite Navigator. The bathrooms were heated, which was nice on a snowy day. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We were here for Thanksgiving and the park was sold out. The asphalt roads are in fair condition as were the RV pads, but the electrical pedestals are new and provide great power. The nights were cold and we ran a portable electric heater all night with no power issues. The rest of the park could use a face lift, but it is very adequate. The surrounding scenery is outstanding and the park is close to several services in the village. A Verizon air card worked well for internet access. Cell signal was good as well. I would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A three night stay at the GC Trailer Village – full hook up – allowed us to see the entire South Rim of the canyon utilizing the excellent free bus system. The actual camp sites are spacious enough ( we’re a 41 foot 5thwheel with a second chase vehicle ) but we did require all three of our leveling boards and we could have used one more. They have wild pigs in the campground and the rumor was that one tusk er attacked a dog. There are deer aplenty in the campground and park and we were able to get some nice pictures of mountain sheep. We didn’t do any hiking but carry clothing that will cover any weather situation. It was raining the day we arrived and the night time temps were in the low 30’s in October. There is a market in the Trading Post area that will allow you to purchase basic food supplies and souvenirs. There are also several restaurants and gift shops. Golden Age / Senior Pass is accepted only at the gate – everything else is a no discount deal. Our Verizon Air card worked well as did our phone ( two bars ) and the rumor is that there is Wi-Fi near the Trading Post but we didn't confirm. We enjoyed the visit and would return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The main advantage to this campground is location, location, location. Some sites are not very level (a problem we had), the roads are old, the "other side" of the park is mostly (if not all) employees/residents who do not keep their sites very nice, and there is no wireless. Also, if you have a dog, you may want to watch for sap from the tress (pine cones) and burrs from the local weeds. It was challenging getting that out of their hair. That being said, we would come back in a minute because the location is super! You are only minutes from the rim, the shuttle stops there every 15 minutes, we were able to come back for meals and it gave us the basics such as water, sewer, 50Amp, basic cable. And the rate was very low. Since most of our time was at the canyon, it becomes less important how nice your site is. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great location within the park (less than a mile from the rim) with full hookups that function correctly. The campground sites are shaded and you are not crowd (good size). Restrooms and showers (fee) are clean. The park shuttle system adds to the enjoyment by providing in-park transportation. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We will definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The interior roads are narrow but adequate. It is very convenient to be inside the National Park. The shuttle bus stops at the entrance to the campground and it is very easy to get around the park by using the shuttle. Although the park appears to be older the convenience far outweighs and other factor. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Well: this is the only place in the Grand Canyon with hookups. The sites need some big time updating as most looked not to be level with tight spaces. The staff was nice. Why do we have pay extra to take a shower? (Our trailer does not have a shower.) So they charge you $2 for 8 minutes and the showers are a drive from the trailer park. This place is all about location. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
A basic RV park although it does offer all the required hookups. Was quite disappointing although we only stayed one night and it was all we needed as it was so close to the canyon itself. Otherwise, there is nothing else to do here. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Only game in town if you want to camp right at the Canyon. The sites were narrow but not too close to each other. The picnic tables are cemented in so large rigs struggle a bit to get in. Ours was a pull through but we couldn't turn the corner due to the cement curbs. We are a 40' plus toad. I went up one row and backed the rig in. There is not too much for kids unless hiking or bike riding is their thing. Every morning Elk visit your campsite and there are lots of Ravens. Reservations are a must during the summer due to the large number of visitors. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is not a really great campground, but it is right next to the Grand Canyon so that makes it at least OK. As mentioned the asphalt is crumbling and the sites are not level. If you can get an end site you will have a little room but otherwise you're right on top of your neighbor. We found the Xanterra personnel to be very rude and arrogant, not only in the CG but also on the buses. They were not helpful, and they were bothered when anyone asked them for info. This park is OK for the couple of days it takes to see the Grand Canyon but not for any longer. By the way, if you have a big rig things are a little tight but manageable. We camped here in a Motorhome.
It is a great place to stay for one night, especially if you want to watch the sunset and sunrise in the park!!! It is a hike to the showers, however! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Location, Location......handy to all the Grand Canyon sites. Not level and rough on the pull throughs. For a couple days it is O.K to stay at. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Location - yes, it's in the Grand Canyon, and conveniently located near the scenery. The staff was friendly, and as others have mentioned there are amenities nearby. (Free wireless in the Yavapai cafeteria!) If you want to stay in the park, it's the only game in town. However, I agree with others..the sites need work. Our site (L28) was very unlevel and the asphalt crumbling - this was true of every site and the roads I saw walking through the trailer park. The trailer park really needs more restrooms, and a shower. The sites are small and crammed together. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
It's the location!! The RV park itself is poorly maintained and is crumbling apart. It's tight for big rigs but doable if they know you have a big rig. It's evident that they replaced the electrical system not too long ago and added some cable tv. The location at the Grand Canyon give it a rating 3 or 4 levels higher than it would have otherwise received. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Who ever said this was a poorly kept campground must have camped somewhere else. Sites needed very little leveling. Bathrooms were spotless clean, people were friendly, and it is soooooo, convenient. Free shuttle to the Post Office, grocery store, laundry, restaurants and all sorts of great places to view the canyon. Plus you had elk and deer right in your backyard every morning. Campground could use some more trees (come on Nat Park, plant them!). We played cards every night under the stars with a nice cool breeze - it was very nice. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Location, location, location! Only park with full hook-ups within the park boundaries. The shuttle will pick you up at the campground and you are within easy walking distance of the village and all the services (market, post office, restaurants, etc.). Our site took a bit of leveling but was spacious. Showers are located at the adjacent campground, but we just used our own. Overall, this was a nice, quiet, park and a great base camp to explore the Grand Canyon. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Location, location, its in the park. The staff was great. We needed some help and they put forth the extra effort. The spacing was okay. The utilities were easy to connect. Its pretty basic . We stayed here to see the Grand Canyon and its in the right spot. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Good: Of course, getting to park our RV at the Grand Canyon was fabulous: make reservations well in advance. This RV park is conveniently located with easy to follow paved trails to the rim. There are dependable free buses that stop frequently at the site to take you around Grand Canyon Village and the rim sites. The staff was well trained and cordial. The sites are all pull-through (I believe) and paved with dirt in between, relatively level. Bad: it is basically just a place to park your rig while you go off and enjoy the splendor of the Canyon. It had too much of a parking lot feel for my taste. I think they would have done better to have less slots and improve the place a bit. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Poorly kept campground. Sites were not very level and could pose a problem to people without leveling devices. Friendly staff. Close to all of the activities offered on the South Rim. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is a great location to be near the Grand Canyon sites, and is on the park shuttle bus route so you do not need to use your car. Streets and camp sites are quite narrow and a bit tight for big rigs. We were not able to park our motorhome with the car trailer attached, so we parked the trailer nearby. The water hookup froze both nights we were there, so be prepared to use RV water and/or use a hair dryer to thaw the exposed hookup pipe. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was a basic RV campground that met our needs. The best part was its CLOSE proximity to the Grand Canyons south rim. As was stated in a prior review – it is the only in park RV park, so compromises must be made. There is nothing like seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, after a ½ to 1 mile walk, from your RV. And during sunrise too!! However it was just a blacktop lot with hook-ups. If there were showers, we never found them. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and assisted with all questions that we asked. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Trailer Village is only ½ mile from the rim of the Grand Canyon, is on the shuttle route (the National Park Service has free shuttles to get form place to place). All sites are full hook-ups (including cable) pull-though, and there is recycling in the park. There is no WiFi. There are a few trees, and the staff seems nice. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Not much to say about this park. It is the ONLY RV park available within the Grand Canyon, so some compromises must be made. There was quite a bit of snow on the ground when we arrived so this made maneuvering into our site a little difficult. The tires on our motorhome would spin on the ice and it was difficult to tell exactly where the site boundaries were located. Once into our assigned location, the trees prevented our satellite from locking on. We requested a change to another location next door and that was no problem. The staff was very friendly and the park is located close to the shopping center where you can get most groceries. A short walk to the office will allow you to board a tour bus to see the Canyon. As we were there, it was pretty common to have deer walk right next to your coach as they grazed. Something that you really don't have happen too often at other locations. The sites are adequate, but still a little small. Tree location could prevent canopy extension, etc, depending on site. I have no reference to compare this park with the RV parks just outside of Grand Canyon National Park but I felt it was perfect for our needs and would stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed in this campground for 3 nights. It was late when we got there, and Trailer Village was extremely hard to find. We didn't see any sign for Trailer Village. If you get there after dark and there is no one to direct you, head toward Market Plaza - Trailer Village is really close to the store & Post Office. There was a note for us on the entrance to the campground telling us which site we were in. We loved the park. It was full the first night we were there but had pretty much cleared out in the middle of the week. We were advised by someone parked next to us to keep our sewer hose in - there are huge black birds that will peck holes in it. The store has just about anything you could want. And of course, the Grand Canyon was spectacular! We camped here in a Motorhome.
If you want hook ups and have a larger rigs it is the only place to stay. The roads are paved, but narrow and tight, but a big rig can negotiate. The sites seem to be dirt and gravel the may have once been pavement. Sites have tables and BBQ grills. Unfortunately the campground is kind of worn out. There is a free shuttle bus that comes to the campground every 15 minutes during the day so you can see the sights without driving. We would stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is both a great park and a so-so park. It's great because it's right at the Grand Canyon, walking distance from the south rim trail and all the services of Grand Canyon Village: a big grocery store, a cafeteria, gift shop, bank, post office, and access to the hotels. Deer and Elk wander through the park. The park shuttle bus stops at the front gate. It's so-so because the roadways and sites are poorly maintained, most sites have no privacy, the picnic tables are cemented to the ground in inconvenient or unsafe locations, many sites aren't level. There are no showers or laundry; those are a quarter-mile away in Mather Campground. Half of Trailer Village is filled with permanent trailers, presumably for park employees. Unless you really need hookups, there is no reason to stay at Trailer Village over Mather Campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed at this campground twice in 2008, once in the spring and once in the fall. Great place, comfortable and nice environment. Quiet and peaceful evenings to sit out and BBQ dinner. The second trip we woke up in the morning to 7 buck right around the RV. It was spectacular, they were eating the grasses and plants and didn't appear to be afraid of the people, they hung out quite some time. After all was said and done, I think we had as many beautiful pictures of the deer as we did of the grand canyon. Great experience and would definitely stay here again. Made for a great place to use the bus/shuttle service to view the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here while visiting and hiking. No Wi-Fi available. I Managed to get the bugs cleaned off the truck and trailer which was good. Unfortunately the sites sure could use some leveling and upkeep! For a National Park, it was a little disappointing. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the only location within the park boundary with services. The office staff were friendly and helpful. The washrooms were very clean but no showers are available. There is no such thing as a level site in this park. The picnic table was chained and cemented down....not level nor in a convenient location. Shade trees are sporadic. Your neighbors are very close. I would not stay here again. There are private parks just outside of the park in Tusayan that are service by the park shuttle service. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The only full hookup site inside the park. The sites are very close together but this is typical for xterrea run campgrounds. Some sites are very shaded some are in the open. A market and gift store very close as well as the canyon itself. We enjoyed our stay and would stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Do NOT trust your GPS to take you into this CG....the park roads are not as indicated on the GPS (Navteq maps), so I ended up doing two U-turns on the main road (Try that with a 45 ft. MH and toad). I finally called the CG and was told I had to travel all the way around the loop past the visitor center to the market are where there is signage leading into the CG. I found Verizon coverage here is great....phone works everywhere we've been and my aircard is providing very good internet response. The sites are rather un-kept but good widths and distance from your neighbor. Room for the toad alongside, despite what I was told when making reservations. The location is great, but the reservation process tiresome. Overall, I'd stay here again because of the location. We camped here in a Motorhome.
If you want to be in the park and need hookups, this is the only campground. We camped in a motorhome and had full hookups. The site was adequate size but poorly kept. The weeds were a foot high in places. Now... I realize that this is a campground, but it seems that the site could have been a bit neater. There was an old picnic table and a grill for charcoal...no fire pits. There were some large trees but no play area for kids or pet area. The greatest thing about this campground is the ability to hop on the free shuttle and see the Grand Canyon as well as go to the Imax theatre. We saw an elk walking through the campground. There are no showers within camper village (go to Mather campground) but there were old but clean restrooms. We would camp here again but only because of the location. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Good camping sites with some leveling needed at site. Staying here reservations are a must have. Great location - close to store, inn restaruant, canyon is within walking distance. We stayed only 2 nights, but being right in the park was very convenient. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Trailer Village is part of a great National Park setup. It has a good location on the free shuttle bus stop. While it does have good hookups, the site itself was poor with rough gravel and pretty uneven terrain. However, you are inside Grand Canyon NP and very close to the canyon rim (.5mi walk or a 5 mintue shuttle ride). We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This place is really close to a 10. The Grand Canyon is right there! Everyone was really nice, things throughout the park well kept. One problem is there were no showers right in Trailer Village they were in Mather campground, no big deal. You don't have to worry about shuttles and waiting, just jump in you car, truck in our case, and go where you want, see what you want, throughout the park. Cable worked fine. Channel 7 was an informative channel about the park and other lodges. We will be back! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The ONLY thing this campground has going for it is location, location, location. If you want to stay in the Park and require hookups, it's the only game in town, and Xanterra apparently runs it with that knowledge. The sites are small and rather unkempt. There are no showers or laundry facilities (they are at nearby Mather Campground, but the dryers don't work well), and no play facilities of any type for families (yes, this is a national park, but little ones can only hear "look at the spectacular scenery" so much before they want to play). The campground could be--and should be--much nicer for the amount you pay. By the way, the campground is adjacent to a trailer park, many of which are run down and somewhat scary looking. Granted, I'd stay there again, but only because this is the only option. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
We really enjoyed this facility. It was no frills, but you are there to see the Grand Canyon anyway. The sights are very close together, but it was still very quiet. The shuttle picks you up right at the gate and takes you almost anywhere you want to go in the National Park. the staff was very helpful and even warned us about leaving our sewer hose out, because the birds would poke hole in it. We truly enjoyed our stay and will book a trip here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Yes, this place sure could use a face-lift but it is kept up very well for the immense amount of use it gets. We would go back again - and have done so a few times. There is no WiFi in the Trailer Village but there is at the library at the Park HQ - and it is free. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Paid $30 plus taxes or $32 and change. Did not see the comment about sewer hoses and ravens. But our less than two year old Rhino hose was cracked when I went to dump. Other than that, this is a great location for seeing the South Rim. We had mule deer walking through the campground, on our last night we saw three bull elk wandering nearby. We spent 4 nights here, 3 is the absolute minimum to take in the sights in this area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is second time to camp here, but will not be our last. We love it here! Close to the store, Yavapai Lodge Cafe where they do have great food, especially the cinnamon rolls during the breakfast hours. There are shuttles buses to take you anywhere in the part, colored coded routes, but we like to walk or hike, so did not take the shuttle this time. Trailer Village is just a short distance (good level trail) to the Canyon Rim Trail, where you can walk a mile or two in either direction and every view point has something different. Did not go down Bright Angel Trail, this time, but all of the other trails were worth every penny spent here. We were in H52 and a little hard to level, but hope to return many times in the future. Oh, you do have to keep your sewer hose put up when not in use due to the Ravens. All sites have full hookups so no showers in this campground. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
No showers available in Trailer Village, go next door to Mather Campground. Restroom smelled, seemed clean though. Close to General Store, Restaurant, Post Office and Bank. Rim is about 3/4 mile from Trailer Village. In totality this is a very nice spot. Shuttle buses to everywhere, no charge. And the views are to be seen to be believed. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I'm not a big fan of hookup sites at national parks, but we were at GCN during January, and knew that overcast skies and inclement weather might be an issue. We were right... One of the two days were up at the canyon was a white-out, and we received seven inches of snow. As such, we were more or less trapped in the motorhome all day, so having hookups meant we were able to watch a lot of movies, and run the furnace without too much worry over the batteries or generator running out of fuel. Water was only working on a handful of sites due to freezing temps. Unfortunately ours wasn't one of those... Other than that, the campground met our expectations. It was a close-in place to park for our visit. During summer months, it would be a great alternative to the primitive camping. Only downside to Trailer Village is that there's not much to physically separate sites other than a few trees here and there. Very close quarters, but people don't go to the Canyon for the camping experience as much as they do for the view at the rim. Very convenient for catching the bus to/from popular vistas and tourist sites. During summer months, you might find the rare cancellation; other than that, it's usually best to book several weeks or months ahead of time. If you can't book Trailer Village, Mather Campground is next door, but there are no hookups and they can't accommodate too many rigs longer than 35'. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Stayed for 2 nights after Thanksgiving and the place was almost empty. Sites are full hookup with cable TV. Easy walk to the village with a well stocked store and food service. A few of the bigger restaurants were closed this time of year, if that is your thing. Good weather for the trip, nice time of the year to visit the Grand Canyon. Made the reservations in Oct for the Nov trip over the phone with Xanterra, very pleasant folks to work with. We will definitely stay here again! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is the full-hookup campground inside Grand Canyon national park. Stayed for 2 nights over thanksgiving and cannot say enough about the convenience of being inside park. Shuttle stop right at campground entrance will take you anywhere you could need to be. Shuttle runs from before sunrise to well after sunset. If you're visiting during a holiday or in summer where traffic and parking is horrific, you'll truly appreciate shuttle. No lighting at sites so view of night sky and stars is AWESOME. No light pollution at all. Our site was an end site, and surprisingly quite level. There is a grill and picnic table at each site. Good selection of cable but no wifi. If you really need to check e-mail, head outside the fark a few miles to Tusayan wher e there is a internet cafe. I found this to be a perfect blend of natural rustic campground, but with services that we've come to depend on. I will mention that showers are NOT in this campground, but rather at Camper Services in Mather (no hookup) Campground. There are restrooms at Trailer Village. the general store, cafe, post office complex was a easy walk, as was the rim behind park headquartes. Another easy walk (about .5 mile) is the expansive visitors center and the mather viewpoint. Again, if walking is not your thing, hop on that shuttle. This campground fills up and reservations are through the xanterra concessionaire. Reservations are accepted a year in advance so if you have your heart set on a date (espeically in summer), make you reservations WELL in advance. We will definitely stay here again! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Lots are gravel, fairly level & is a long enough pull through for our 37' FW and parking for the dually. Site has shade tree, grill (ugh!) and table. We like the bus transportation the park provides: easy access to most all that you want. Our son had kids to play with. There are showers available about a 10 minute walk away and cost $1.75 for 5 minutes!! We like a National Park that can accommodate big rigs. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Location. Location. Location. That is what Trailer Village has. Six years since our last visit & heavy use of sites shows. Nothing really bad but the place could use a sprucing up. Interior roads could use a repaving & sites leveled again. We arrived mid week in mid. Oct without reservations. The RV park was surprisingly busy however the Grand Canyon as a whole was not. Wonderful to avoid the summer crowds. We toured the eastern half in our own vehicle, used bicycles to tour the close view points & the shuttle to do the western section closed to private vehicles. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This campground is run by a private company within the national park. The sites are all pull through with gravel pads. It is serviced by the national park bus system, which means that you can get virtually everywhere within the park without having to use your own transportation. They have recently added cable tv hookups. The only drawback that we found was that some of the sites were not very level and it was tough to get the rig set up. Once set up, however, the stay was "grand"! We camped here in a Motorhome.
I have stayed in Trailer Village twice and have had a good experience both times. The campground has few trees for shade and the sites aren't very wide. The low cost is a plus for full hook ups. This campground offers a shuttle service to any part of the south rim. You are in walking distance to shopping center with restaurants, market, post office and bank. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The best attribute of this park is that it has full hook up in the middle of the Grand Canyon. With the frequent park shuttles, it was very convenient getting around the park and to reach all the dining and shopping areas. If you choose to camp here, please bring lots of leveling gear (blocks, rocks, shovel). As others have noted, the sites are very rustic with big pot holes where previous jack stands have been. The sites are hilly. We stayed here in our 40' motorhome. We never got the coach to level. Our slide-out got stuck and broke due to being out of level. However, the plus for the park is the South Rim has an excellent garage. The mechanics drove to out site and repaired the broken bolts and got the slide unit back in. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The best thing about this campground is how close it is to the bus for getting around the park and the grocery store. Sites are gravel with large shade trees. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nice campground. We also were in site E-27 as reviewer below and found we had to level the same as everyone around us. Most campgrounds this rustic will not have perfectly level sites so it was not a big deal. While not on the South Rim, a short 10 minute hike through the forest will get you to a lookout point and to the South Rim Trail. Shuttle service is VERY good inside the National Park. People working at Trailer Village are very nice and personable and helpful with any questions we had. A great inexpensive campground for exploring everything the Grand Canyon has to offer! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Very convenient for South Rim visit. Free shuttle stops at entrance and goes all over the park. Short walk to grocery, bank, post office and restaurant. Not all sites have shade but many do. Restrooms were extremely clean. Older park so some of the roads are narrow and turns can be tight getting to site. Deer and elk were right at our site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Got into and out of campground with a HDT and a 35 foot trailer, but there were some tight areas. I was in site E-27. I was able to park the HDT next to site, but it was the most unlevel side to side site we have ever had in our 2 1/2 years of full-time RVing. Campground is in need of repair on the sites; lots of low hanging branches. We didn't get cell phone service. We did like the shuttle bus service. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
A GREAT place to stay - just a half-mile walk to the edge of the Canyon. There is the free bus service which serves the CG every 20 minutes or so. The large supermarket, post office and bank is just a 5-10 minute walk from the CG, where you can also connect to one of the other bus routes. Pity the CG doesn't have wifi - even chargeable would have been good. We would recommend this CG!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
We had a level site with a nice tree to shade it. One of the nicest things about this campground is that it has a free shuttle that takes you to the places you want to see at the Grand Canyon. The major negative aspect is that there are no showers or laundry in the campground itself. An added benefit this time of year was deer and elk feeding next to your motor home! We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park has the potential of being excellent once again, but is in pretty bad shape. The sites are small and hard to negotiate. Obviously laid out many years ago for small RV’s. All the roads, sites and hook ups show many many years of hard use and minimal service. It’s truly a shame as this park is so convenient to the Grand Canyon. We loved out stay at the park and would go back again in spite of the shortcomings, but sure wish someone would shut it down for a season and get it back up to standard. I would gladly pay twice or even three times what we paid! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I can't say enough about this place. We were worried five nights would be too long. We ended up extending our stay. Trailer Village is a bit tight, but not nearly as bad as some other places. There is plenty of green space interspersed with the sites. We parked our Class C here and NEVER MOVED IT. The shuttle bus service and trail system is amazing. Even with two kids under two, we never had to drive anywhere. The shuttle took us to different points on the Rim Trail. We could hike and not worry about getting tired, because every mile or two there was another shuttle stop where we could board. We took the shuttle to a ranger program, too. We also used the Greenway Trail for longer hikes from Trailer Village. The campground is also just about a half mile of easy walking from Market Plaza, where the post office, bank and general store are located. The store was great. We expected it to be overpriced, but were pleasantly surprised. Since many of the park employees live in or near Trailer Village, there was always someone around to answer questions. Deer and elk walked through the campground at dawn and dusk. The only negative things I can think of are: We could have used a little more space to tie the dogs out, and the sites were a bit dusty. Otherwise, we were enamored with the place. We were wishing we had brought along some babysitters so we could have hiked down to the Colorado River and back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Gets an extra point for location. Full hookups, excellent cable tv, shuttle pickup nearby. We'll definitely stay here again if the opportunity presents itself. Site had room for our 30' motorhome and Jeep. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We made our reservations for the Labor Day weekend 3 weeks in advance. Check in time is noted as 4pm, but we arrived at 2pm and were greeted by a very friendly employee who promptly provided us with our space number – no fuss because we had shown up early. A well stocked general store is approximately ¼ mile away. Most sites do have trees. All utilities worked fine with no problems experienced. Our friend used the bathroom facilities and she was impressed by how clean and nice they are. Deer and Elk are abundant here and have no qualms about coming into your camp to feed on the leaves and grasses – be sure to have your camera ready! We did see laundry facilities open all day and night, but didn’t need to use them. We will definitely stay here again and again! At $22 per day we feel we can’t beat the bargain of being able to camp in our RV so close to the rim of the Grand Canyon. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2006
$23
We used this initially as an overnight and were able to get a second night. Sites are gravel and level for the most part. The shuttle to the rest of the park drops off at the entrance. We will be visiting again. Would give a "10", but no showers in Trailer Village. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is run by the same company that runs the lodges at Grand Canyon and other NPs ((888) 297-2757) and is very well managed. It is inside the NP and within walking distance to the supermarket, cafeteria, visitor center and free shuttle bus transport throughout the South Rim. Excellent Ranger security. RV spaces were quite wide, pretty level and mostly dirt and gravelly. Amenities were few, but you are surrounded by forest and about a mile from the nearest canyon view. If it was located elsewhere, I'd rate it a 6. Do not confuse with similar sounding Grand Canyon Camper Village, which is a few miles outside the NP entrance. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This campground provides excellent access to views of the Grand Canyon. There is a shuttle within walking distance that is very reliable. The shuttle runs very early in the morning so you can catch a sunrise at a distant viewpoint if you wish. The grocery is within walking distance (apx 5-10 minutes.) The laundry and showers (also 5-10 min. walk) are a bit far if you are carrying a heavy load of clothes or wish to run back and forth to check clothes. The showers are pay showers which I dont mind, but I do wish the timer would stop if you turn off water to shave etc. But it turns out I finished with time to spare anyway. And there is an attendant to provide change. Please note that if you take a non-Grand Canyon shuttle (ie a Taxi, van) outside the park (to see the IMAX for example) bring your paid park admission with you. We almost had to pay to re-enter the park. All in all, for its purpose - I was very happy. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice park, large pull thru sites. Shade trees on some sites. Best part of the park is its location, right in the Grand Canyon National Park just a few minutes away from the edge of the canyon. Canyon shuttle comes right to the entrance of the campground. Great price, too. Will definitely stay here again on our next visit. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
A very pleasant campground. Large level sites with full hookups including 50Amp and cable TV. Shuttle bus stop is right next to office. Staff was friendly and helpful We camped here in a Motorhome.
We arrived after the office closed, so we were able to select a site based on the map attached to the office. This was our first time here and we learned a big lesson - Row L is not as it appears on the map and is a dead end. We had our toad, so we could not back up or turn around with it attached and required us to unhook and manuver the motorhome around the narrow road. We ended up on Row G, in a fairly level site. The NPS had completed its installation of 50 amp electrical service and we did not have any problems with low voltage. The following night we received a 3" snow fall and by 9 AM the next morning, the NPS had all of the roadways cleared, including those in Trailer Village. This is a NPS park, so do not expect everything to be perfect, but it serves its purpose quite well. We enjoyed our stay and would return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Excellent location within the park on South Rim. Our only problem was that the voltage was very low. It gave our TV set fits. However, they are in the process of upgrading to 50 amp service. I wouldn't hesitate to re-visit this campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Basic hook ups, no tv, phone or internet. Tightly packed with little space or foliage, little more then a space, right next to your neighbors on either sides, but we did have the elec. And dump and water. Staff was ok. Excellent shuttle bus service all through the south rim system and one of my favorite places to visit. All in all though, I’d rather be at Mather, wish they had electricity. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The best aspect of this campground is that it is in the National Park and very convenient to everything. Trailer Village is a basic campground with full hookups. Sites are pretty level and not too close to each other. Each site has a BBQ grill and picnic table. The bathrooms were relatively clean, but there are no showers available. We would definitely stay here again when visiting the Grand Canyon. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We checked in with some apprehension after reading the earlier reviews, and were pleasantly surprised. While its true that there aren't many amenities here, where else can you get full hookups for $22 per night within walking distance to the Grand Canyon? All pull throughs with a few trees. Close by the shopping area with a very well appointed grocery/outfitter, souvenier shop, post office, and snack bar. An easy walk to the visitor's center or you can catch the free shuttle at the CG entrance. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We were expecting the worst and were pleasantly surprised. The site size is fine and the shuttle comes to the campground. This is a great place to stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Not all that bad, the location and shuttle service make up for the dirt, sort of level parking. I did see an employee picking up loose trash, which impressed me. Still, it is the Grand Canyon, and it could be a lot worse. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
2004
$27
Why doesn't the NPS keep this place up? A muddy mess when it rains. This park is the kind of
shabby that makes you want to sight-see all day and not go back to the RV till bedtime. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
2003
$27
If you want full hook-ups close to the Grand Canyon South rim, then this park will provide that service. The sites have 30x50 ft parking pads that are packed gravel and dirt. The driveway roads through the park are paved with blacktop. The restrooms were well maintained by park employees. Each site has a bench and pole mounted Bar-B-Q. The hookups are poorly designed, with 30 amp electrical, but servicable. Adjacent to the office is a shuttle bus stop for the free park shuttles. Close by is a park store and park resturant. We camped two nights in a travel trailer in
June 2003 We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
2001
$22
Slightly rundown. Having shuttle access made up for the lack of beauty. Electric amperage was very low.
We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
2001
$20
This campground is a complete mess! The sites are full of chunks of broken blacktop and holes beside your rv,which fill when it rains and the sites become mud covered. The overall appearance of the park is similar to a weed infested inner-city slum area. The National Park Service should be ashamed to allow this CG to stay open. We camped here in a camper.