North Rim Grand Canyon
Headed to the North Rim campground in August. Reservation in hand. Any "tricks" or unique things we need to know? I'm aware it is dry camping. Thanks for any insights.
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Agree with those who talked about camping at USFS campgrounds on the north.
We did both sides in our trip a few years ago. While I wouldn't have wanted to miss the South Rim, the North Rim was by far the more enjoyable and awe-inspiring vist. It had just rained and fog clouds were rising up out of the canyon. It felt like the world was being born just then. We were there in August. Very few people on the norh rim, and enjoyable temperatures.
The south rim was more the typical National Park tourist stop. Lots of people, lots of pavement, lots of tour busses. Still a great view, but not nearly as enjoyable as the north rim. Also, just the drive getting to the north rim is great. Lots of forests, and a nice USFS visitor center along the way. The NPS visitor center on the edge of the canyon was very nice and again...NOT crowded.
It all depends on what you want. Some people like being with crowds, we don't.
We did both sides in our trip a few years ago. While I wouldn't have wanted to miss the South Rim, the North Rim was by far the more enjoyable and awe-inspiring vist. It had just rained and fog clouds were rising up out of the canyon. It felt like the world was being born just then. We were there in August. Very few people on the norh rim, and enjoyable temperatures.
The south rim was more the typical National Park tourist stop. Lots of people, lots of pavement, lots of tour busses. Still a great view, but not nearly as enjoyable as the north rim. Also, just the drive getting to the north rim is great. Lots of forests, and a nice USFS visitor center along the way. The NPS visitor center on the edge of the canyon was very nice and again...NOT crowded.
It all depends on what you want. Some people like being with crowds, we don't.
