Looking for a place in northern Arizona

[kellygirl6767]

We will be visiting Grand Canyon and would like to stay in a place that doesn't have RV's stacked on top of one another. We love staying at state parks but are not that familiar with the area. Anyone have any suggestions? It's for April 12-19.

Thanks in advance!

[kellygirl6767]

Like I said, not familiar with the area, but to clarify, not more than 50 miles from the canyon, we have a 37 foot motor home, need full hook-ups including sewer if possible. South rim, and as far as either east or west side, doesn't matter.
Still researching but apprecite friendly input!

[2gypsies1]

To visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon the best place to stay with hookups is Trailer Village IN the park. The free shuttle stops at the RV park and you can ride all day long getting on and off. The sites are fairly close to each other but then, you're there to tour not to sit in the campsite.

If you don't need hookups and you have a smaller RV, then Mather campground IN the park is very nice and more spacious sites.

Staying outside the part is a real hassle to drive in each day as parking is limited.

As mentioned above, Bonito national forest campground at the gate to Sunset Crater Nat'l Mon. is a beauty. However, they don't accept reservations so you need to get there by 1pm at least. It does not have a trailer water fill and does not have a dump station. It does have flush toilets but no showers. To me, it's a long drive to visit Grand Canyon but is convenient for things around Flagstaff.

Williams is another town that some folks stay but again, it's a 50-mile stretch of open land to the Canyon. It has multiple RV parks and further away are some forest service campgrounds.

Stay IN the park for the most relaxing experience!

[Executive45]

How far away from the Canyon do you want to be? What is the size of your rig? What amenities are you looking for? South rim or North rim? East side or West side?

1. About an hours drive to the Grand Canyon, South Rim you'll find Bonito Campground near Flagstaff. Not many amenities but a clean campground with nice facilities. They have water but no sewer.
2. There are two campgrounds at the South Rim Village....trailer village, which is what you're trying to avoid and Mather Campground. Mather is better suited to your tastes but is limited in space. It offers no hookups.

Answering the above posted questions will offer more suggestions....Dennis