Desert View Campground, Campground at Desert View in Grand Canyon National Park, United States.
Desert View Campground encompasses 50 campsites arranged in a circular loop at an elevation of 7,463 feet on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
The campground serves as a base near the Desert View Watchtower, constructed in 1932 by architect Mary Colter, drawing inspiration from Ancestral Puebloan architectural designs.
Native American artisans demonstrate traditional crafts and share stories of their heritage during spring, summer, and fall seasons near the Desert View settlement.
Campsites accommodate tents and vehicles under 30 feet in length, providing fire rings and picnic tables, with reservations required from April through October.
The location offers direct views of the Colorado River's eastern bend, with opportunities to observe California condors soaring above the canyon walls.
Location: Coconino County
GPS coordinates: 36.03887,-111.82264
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:23
South Kaibab Trail
23.5 km
Arizona Trail
24.3 km
Desert View Watchtower
628 m
Vishnu Temple
11.6 km
Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge
24.9 km
Tusayan Ruins
4.8 km
Temple Butte
13.7 km
Brahma Temple
21.9 km
Grandview Trail
15.5 km
Cape Royal Trail
14.7 km
New Hance Trail
9.8 km
Grandview Mine
14 km
Freya Castle
13 km
Deva Temple
22.7 km
Newton Butte
20.9 km
Rama Shrine
10.1 km
Comanche Point
6.2 km
Grandview Lookout Tower and Cabin
14.9 km
Cliff Spring Trail
14.9 km
Sinking Ship
13.4 km
Hull Cabin Historic District
13.6 km
Dead Indian Canyon Bridge
20.2 km
Atoko Point
21.6 km
Cedar Mountain
4.7 km
Tusayan Museum
4.9 km
Cottonwood Ranger Station
24.5 km
Desert View Watchtower Historic District
498 m
Hull Tank Lookout Tree
16.4 kmReviews
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