Exploring Grand Canyon National Park

Above, at the South Rim's Trailer Village. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It has been a few years (2017 to be exact) since I last visited Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. 

We stayed at the South Rim's Trailer Village, which is the only campground with full hook-ups for RVs up to 50 feet in length. 

Above, a view of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

RV Life has posted an article on the "ultimate" RV adventure of exploring Grand Canyon National Park.

They begin it with:

There is nothing more awe-inspiring than your first view of the Grand Canyon. It’s a bucket-list, must-do RV trip you should be compelled to put on your next RV adventure planner.

This national landmark is 277 river miles long and up to 18 miles wide with stunning views, wildlife, and great opportunities to get out and have an adventure. Just the wonder of this park with wildlife and beautiful vistas is nothing short of awesome.

Plan Your Grand Canyon RV Adventure

You will want to plan your trip well ahead of your scheduled dates. Plan to make your reservations about six months to a year out. The south rim of the Grand Canyon is the most popular tourist area, and of course the busiest. A great time to visit is between March and May or September and November when the temperatures are cooler and the crowds are smaller. In 2023, the park had some 5 million visitors.

The North Rim of the Canyon is also an option if you want to take in the beauty of nature in a quiet atmosphere. At the North Rim you can hike 14 miles into the canyon on the North Kaibab Trail. If you choose to utilize your RV at a North Rim Campground you won’t find any hookups. You could choose to stay at the Grand Canyon Lodge with a nearby gourmet restaurant and a large indoor veranda. Some say it is one of the best places to stay in the park.

To read more, go here.