Tara

We would like to go camping in GC next may but am not sure what campground would be best? Is there also camping with the Indians at the reservation in cabins? We would like to go hiking, horseback riding, rafting if these are available. Thanks

Utahtea

We've camped at the Grand Canyon at Mather Campground in the Park and what is nice about this campground is you can leave your vehicle parked at your campsite and take the shuttle where you want to go to see the canyon. You will probably want to make reservations for this campground if you know the dates you will be there.

The only other campground we've stayed at is Ten-X which is a National Forest Campground about 10 miles south of the Grand Canyon Village. This campground had a lot of space between campsites so you aren't camped right on top of another camper like at Mather.

Utahtea

Utahtea

I forgot to give you the link to the web site with information on camping.

http://www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/trip_planner/camping.htm

Utahtea

Paul Rabe

For camping within the National Park, you don't have a lot of choices, no rafting unless yo plan 18 months in advance, and no horseback riding at all (although you can get a mule if you plan about a year in advance).

For info on hiking down to the village of Supai (not recommended for family of six) go to:

www.kaibab.org/gc/supai/gc_supai.htm

For info on the Hualapai reservation, including a day raft tour costing $250 per person (not within the Park) go to

www.hualapaitours.com

Paul Rabe

My apologies!

Just found out there ARE horse rides along the Rim of the Canyon. Go to

www.nps.gov/grca/grandcanyon/trip_planner/mule.htm

and scroll to the bottom of the page.

snarla

There is a lodge in Supai, but it's still a 2 mile hike down to the falls from there. There is no horseback riding and rafting there, just hanging out in the creeks/falls.

It's a rather rough trip because the best way to do it is tent camping. But it's a trip like no other.

jan

I have just returned from the vacation of a lifetime and have a bit of input on the Grand Canyon. It is even a better sight than you ever could imagine, will go back one day very soon and spend more time there in cooler temps tho. When I was there a book caught my eye. "Over the Edge Death in the Grand Canyon"
[Not to be morbid but it has an incredible amount of info for wannabe hikers of the canyon. Please take your time and do lots of research before you go with your precious cargo [kids] Some people have died in less than a day from heat stroke. Not to frighten you because it is definately a must see in ones lifetime but be prepared.
Take Care and have Lotsa fun you will emerge with a wealth of memories.
Jan

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