We stayed there in 2014. Very nice campground. I do not think it is that far to the park headquarters at the north rim. We just drove our Jeep down in the mornings.
There is plenty of hiking and four wheeling. Not much shopping around that area.
Warning...do not miss the campground. There is a sign that says RV park 1/4 mile. It is actually only a hundred yards. We missed it and had to drive quite a ways before we could turn around.
Ken