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Grand Canyon National Park Wants Input On Potential Camping Fee Increases

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November 18, 2024

A campsite at Mather Campground on the South Rim, Nov. 2024 / NPS

Grand Canyon National Park is inviting public input on a proposed increase in camping fees for frontcountry campgrounds, set to begin April 1, 2025. This adjustment would affect standard tent and RV sites at Mather, Desert View, and North Rim campgrounds, marking the first update to these fees in 20 years.

Currently, the cost for standard tent or RV sites is $18 per night, with Senior and Access pass holders paying half that rate. The proposed increase would raise the fee to $30 per night, or $15 for discounted passes. Rates for equestrian, group, and walk-up sites would remain unchanged for the 2025 season.

These fees directly support the park by funding essential projects that enhance visitor experiences, improve facilities, and ensure safety. Thanks to the Federal Lands and Recreation Enhancement Act, 80% of the fees collected stay within the park. In 2023, the campgrounds hosted over 159,000 tent stays and 84,000 RV stays, helping maintain the park’s infrastructure.

The park wants to hear from you. Feedback can be shared online at parkplanning.nps.gov/GRCA_Campground_Fee_Increase or by mail to Grand Canyon National Park, Attn: Visitor Resource and Protection, PO Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023. The deadline for comments is December 15, 2024.

In 2023, the park welcomed over 4.7 million visitors, who spent $768 million in nearby communities, supporting over 10,000 jobs and generating $1 billion for the local economy. Your input helps the park continue providing incredible experiences for everyone. For more details about camping at the Grand Canyon, visit the park’s website.

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Submitted by keith spraggins on November 21, 2024 - 9:48am.

I think a fair deal with the increase.  Maybe the cabins on South Rim are a bit high, but for camping $30 a night given all the amenities seems fair.


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