North Rim Campground reopened June 1 at Grand Canyon: what applies in 2026?

Direct answer

North Rim Campground reopened June 1, 2026 — reservations through October 15, no water or hookups

Exact conditions

Status: Not required; the stated access rule still applies
Applies to: overnight guests
Place or corridor: North Rim Campground; Cottonwood Campground on the North Kaibab Trail reopened May 15, 2026 for hikers
Effective dates: June 1, 2026 through October 15, 2026
Release model: rolling window

Release detail: "Reservations are now available at recreation.gov" through October 15. Park-wide, "Campground reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance". No clock time or time zone for the daily release is published by NPS.

Fee detail: NPS does not publish a nightly rate for this campground, so no amount is shown here.

Exceptions and limits

"Water and RV hookups are not available. Campers should bring all potable water with them".
Cottonwood Campground (below the rim, on the North Kaibab Trail) reopened May 15, 2026 and is a backcountry permit site, not a drive-in campground.

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Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

"The North Rim Campground has reopened as of June 1, 2026"; "Reservations are now available at recreation.gov" through October 15; "Water and RV hookups are not available. Campers should bring all potable water with them".

Status of the North Rim - Grand Canyon National Park