Welcome to the Grand Canyon, South Rim!
When most people think of the Grand Canyon, they think of the South Rim. We're the most accessible location at the canyon with services and lodging. I've been living inside of the Grand Canyon National Park for just over 4 years. It's an amazing place to live and work, and I'm frequently asked what it's like to live here. This lens will give you that information, along with travel plans, ideas, hiking, and trail info. Welcome to the Grand Canyon, South Rim!
Started on November 10, 2006 - Check back soon for more! I'm just getting started.
Lodging in and around the Park
- Xanterra Lodging in the Park
- "We're not just close, We're there!"
- Grand Canyon Natl Park Visitor Information, South Rim - CAMPING
- Camping Info and more on the NPS site.
South Rim Lodging & Camping
Where to stay when you're at the South Rim
These locations are inside the park. For more information about Lodging outside the park, see below.
- El Tovar Hotel - Near the Rim
Built in 1905 this is the oldest entire lodge on the South Rim. There are 78 rooms ranging from 1 double bed to suites with a King or 2 Queens. Reserve up to 13 months ahead. - Kachina Lodge - Check in at the El Tovar - Near the Rim
A much more modern facility. These rooms are standard, but do offer ammenities such as in room coffee, mini-fridge, and cable TV. Rooms are the same as at the Thunderbird. Canyon side OR Street side rooms available by reservation. - Thunderbird Lodge - Check in at the Bright Angel Lodge - Near the Rim. Sister building to the Kachina lodge, and only newer by about 4 years, the Thunderbird also offers ammenities such as in room coffee, mini-fridge, and cable TV. Rooms are the same as at the Kachina. Canyon side OR Street side rooms available by reservation.
- Bright Angel Lodge - Near the Rim. Includes Historic Cabins, Rim Cabins (including 4 fireplace cabins), and the Bucky & Powell lodges. The Historic Cabins are somewhat rustic, but do include cable TV. Rim Cabins are closer to the Rim and offer an obstructed view. Bucky & Powell Lodges are much more rustic and offer basic Lodging facilities. Some rooms have partial baths or none at all. Toilet and Shower/Bath facilites are available down the hall if your room does not have such ammenities. Pricing is VERY affordable.
- Maswik Lodge - North portion was remodeled in the winter of 2005/2006. Rooms are quite cozy, and offer ceiling fans, in room coffee, mini-fridge, and cable TV. South portion is due to be remodeled around 2009. Basic lodging with cable TV and full Bath. Lodging is located aprox. 10 min walk to Rim. Shuttle Bus runs to the Rim from the front desk check in area.
- Yavapai Lodge - East rooms offer 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King bed. Guest ammenities include in-room coffee, cable TV, full Bath and mini-fridge. Very clean, very affordable. West rooms are more basic and offer 2 Queens only. About half of the rooms offer a "day bed" for use as a spare bed, check with the front desk for availability or to reserve. Also very clean and affordable.
- Trailer Village - 80+ Trailer or RV sites with hook ups. Waste, Water, TV, Electricity, and Phone. Aprox. $25 a night (prices vary yearly). You may also pitch a tent on your RV site. There are 2 bathroom facilities within the RV park and a check in kiosk with pay phones, and coke machine. Nearby is Camper Services with coin laundry and showers.
- Campin - National Park Service runs 2 designated campgrounds in the park. Mather Campground is located nearby to Camper Services, Yavapai Lodge, and the Market Plaza and is centrally located in the Village. Desert View Campground is open seasonally and is located aprox 1 hour east of the Village by car. It is near the Desert View Watchtower and the Deleware North Grocery store on the East end of the Park. Reservations are available through National Park Service (NPS).
Grand Canyon Essential Travel Books
Tips & Tricks by those who've vacationed here.
Help you choose lodging, the best tour, which trail to hike for the day or a week...and more!
Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide: Grand Canyon National Park
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Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon 2007 (Fodor's Gold Guides)
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Frommer's Grand Canyon National Park (Park Guides)
Amazon Price: $9.59 (as of 07/26/2008)
Lonely Planet Grand Canyon National Park (Lonely Planet National Park Guides)
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Lodging just outside the Park
Tusayan, AZ
- The Grand Hotel Grand Canyon | Pacifica Host | Official Site
- Enjoy Our Southwestern Hospitality and the Spectacular Grand Canyon! The Newest Hotel in the Area We're proud to be the "new kid on the block"; and what a block!
Located aproximatley 7 miles from the Rim. - Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn :: Grand Canyon AZ
- Welcome to the Grand Canyon Squire Inn ! We are proud to be the only resort style property at the Grand Canyon. Moments away from the south rim entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park and filled with the most modern amen
- Grand Canyon Quality Inn and Suites, hotels lodging accommodation, tour booking Arizona.
- Grand Canyon Quality Inn and Suites, hotels lodging accommodation, tour booking Arizona, Grand Canyon Quality Inn and Suites is one of the newest full-service hotels offering traditional home style hospitality in northern Arizona.
I LOVE hiking in and around the South Rim....
Ribbon Falls - North Kaibab Trail
Ribbon Falls on the North Kabiab Trail...North of Phantom Ranch. My boyfriend worked and lived at Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Gorge for the first year and a half that we dated. I regularly hiked down on my weekends to see him and spend time in the canyon. My guesstimate is that I visited the Inner Gorge of the Canyon about 75 times over the last 3 years. New Guestbook
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