All About MATHER CAMPGROUND - Review & Info | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

All About MATHER CAMPGROUND - Review & Info | GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - South Rim

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If you're going to do the Grand Canyon, you oughta do it right, which is going to require more than a quick day trip. You're going to need a place to lay your head at night, and Mather Campground is an amenity-rich option that is comfortable and convenient, without breaking your budget.
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We've ventured upstate to the Grand Canyon again and this time camped at Mather Campground in the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. This episode will show you all you need to know about what camping at Mather Campground is like!
Mather Campground is located inside the Grand Canyon National Park and within walking distance of the Rim Trail. The terrain features plenty of shade from Ponderosa pine trees. The campground also has a shuttle stop on the Village Route (Blue) Line that can take guests to popular locations such as the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, Yavapai Lodge, and Market.
Due to the proximity of Mather Campground to the Grand Canyon Market Plaza, it is easy to purchase groceries, gifts, or any necessary camping supplies one may need for their stay.
As there are hundreds of species of wildlife living inside the Grand Canyon National Park, you most likely will have plenty of opportunities for encounters during your time at the park.
VIDEO FILMED: 09/15/2019
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@edisonvicari7476 3 жыл бұрын

I camped here a year ago today. The trail was my favorite part, as I walked it by myself without my parents there to yell at me and got to enjoy the amazing scenery

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

It's a special experience, isn't it? Thanks for watching. 😄

@paulas_lens Ай бұрын

One day, I plan on camping here for a week and also a week out at the east side. I just love walking all along the Rim.

@CactusAtlas Ай бұрын

Sounds awesome! 😄

@crazy4beatles 11 күн бұрын

Ha! Wish I'd seen this before I went. Would have saved me some apprehension. Could not agree more. It's a great spot to ease into camping. It was my first time camping solo except because I was traveling to other spots, I didn't bother with a tent and just slept in my rental car.

@CactusAtlas 10 күн бұрын

It's a great place for anyone who has a habit of forgetting anything as well what with having such a large grocery store and other amenities. But hey, if there's ever an opportunity for you to go back, you'll be knowledgeable and prepared! 👍

@sherriewilson4379 Жыл бұрын

Just reserved 4 nights in late April 2023, nice job giving us a good idea what to expect

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 👍

@jenniebensch7216 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. We are making our trip this weekend. This video was so helpful, we are first time campers. I just subb'd ! You are awesome!!!!!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

We are so happy to hear that this helped you! You couldn’t pick a better campground for your first experience. Very excited for you! Have fun! Thanks for subscribing!!!

@3Kitais 4 жыл бұрын

My family and I love Mather campgrounds and stay there often. Great way to unwind from the day to day hustle and bustle of the city. Lots of fun, and it is very dark at night. Biking can also be a lot of fun too. Oh so many memories. Now a word about your video - Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Absolutely loved how you allowed the quiet for the viewer to enjoy the deer roaming through. (Another thing one will always see if you stay at Mather) You do a great job explaining and covering questions the viewer might be thinking or what you think the viewer might need/want to know. That said, looking forward to your North-rim video, been a while since I‘ve made it over to that side of the canyon. Really, really enjoy your channel and am always glad to find the notice that another video has been posted. Thanks a lot from a fan in Phoenix.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for all the awesome feedback! It means a lot to us! We are extremely happy you are enjoying our videos. Yeah, Mather campground has been a great place to escape the grind from time to time over the years, and the Grand Canyon is always spectacular no matter how many times we see it. Looking forward to the first trip to the North Rim here really soon!

@abookgirl1306 3 жыл бұрын

We’re headed there in 2 weeks! Can’t wait!

@stephenbeall7391 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Headed that way this summer with the kids. We are very excited to camp 3 nights. Your video was helpful to me in planning and knowing what to expect!

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad we could help and have a great time at the Grand Canyon! 😀

@angelicapreciado7427 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your info. Please continue posting other campsites.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Will do! We definitely are looking to film more campgrounds and sites in the future. 😊

@WanderingMirandas 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it. I can't wait to check out this campground one day.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We had a great time there and imagine you will too when you're able to visit there. 😊

@DaveHoffmancowboyhiker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Great information! The elk cow was so beautiful! I love wildlife but elk will make me late for sure. I can watch elk all day!

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! There's no shortage of wildlife up there to make one late. 😅 Truly an amazing place.

@attwx 3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet it smells so amazing there...the pine trees...and there's something about the smell of a camp fire!

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely part of a good camping experience! 😄

@Brandonthebeastsolis 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video sir! I love this and your Zion videos… I’m doing a solo soul searching trip in March I’ll be 1 week in Mather… 1 week in Zion and 1 week in Yosemite. Your videos have been super helpful! Thank you 🙏

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We're happy you found our videos we made helpful. Sounds like you have an incredible trip coming up! Wish we had some more Yosemite content but we just haven't been able to squeeze in time for a real stay in the park proper yet. One day! In the meantime have an awesome time! 😄

@paisleypiano 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you!

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@carleehaner5750 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this video!!

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome. We hope that you found it helpful. 😄

@tamilesimm327 2 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video! Thank you so much!

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching and the comment. 😊

@monica215621 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My family and I are taking a trip this summer and I've booked 4 nights here. This video really shows what the area is like! We are actually staying right near the camp site you were at. We can't wait!!!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, and very happy that it helped! Thanks so much for the feedback! Definitely excited for you, and there’s no better way to experience the Grand Canyon than to spend a few nights there. Let us know how you end up liking it!

@vidwest8978 4 жыл бұрын

yes! video is awesome I'm about to book 4 nights too. This video is getting me pumped to go!! Have a good trip

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

We’re happy you found the video helpful! Hope you have an awesome trip!

@KOM674 3 жыл бұрын

Great Info Thank You, I'm going there next week on a group motorcycle camping trip.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We hope you enjoy your trip!

@Tyranthunter1821 2 жыл бұрын

Good video with lot's of tips!

@chrisemery4760 3 ай бұрын

This was really helpful - Many thanks!

@CactusAtlas 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@doomedhair4381 3 жыл бұрын

Good quality video. I’ve never camped solo. I’m excited to camp here for my first camp this coming weekend. Thanks again this was very helpful and took the edge off of my nerves.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and glad to hear it helped. Have fun this weekend!

@Brandonthebeastsolis 2 жыл бұрын

How was it!? I’m going solo for a week next month

@doomedhair4381 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brandonthebeastsolis it was super fun. I went with my now ex-girlfriend. But it was one of the scariest yet somehow most alive moments I have ever felt in my life.

@marxnutz 3 жыл бұрын

A lovely place to camp! I hope one day soon to visit the Grand Canyon, and head on up to Zion after that.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Mather Campground is one of my favorites! Grand Canyon and Zion pair well together, especially if you do the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I hope that one day you can make it happen!

@junobi89 11 ай бұрын

Very good and informative video sir, we sent this to our extended family group chat and it gave everybody a visual ideal and an ease of expectations, thank you :)

@CactusAtlas 11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! So glad that we could be of help. We made a second video on a stay at Mathers as well which shows a different loop. Hope you have a great camping trip! 😊

@mitzioden4926 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting and informative video. I will check this campground out sometime.

@CactusAtlas 11 ай бұрын

Please do! It's a great one! 👍

@AnotherFontenot91 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are planning a roadtrip with our dogs and want to stay at campgrounds instead of our normal hotel rooms that cost a fortune. I don't mind giving up some comforts but I'm still a little nervous. Mather would be our first campground we would ever stay at and thanks to you, I feel so much better about it. Thank you so much for showing the amenities, the grounds and roughly how far the grand canyon overlook is.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Not a problem! Happy to help! 😄 Mather definitely makes for a great place to start since you're never truly far from anything one might need.

@caseytodd7632 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Atlas! Thanks for the awesome video! Planning a trip from Houston for this March and was looking for info on Mather Campgrounds. Thanks to you, I didnt have to look far, and you covered just about everything. Awesome job, bud. Can't wait! Heading to your Zion video after this because we are also going there on our trip. 👍👍👍👍

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the great feedback! Extremely appreciated! Both Mather and the South Campground at Zion are amazing places to camp. You will enjoy them very much I’m sure! Have fun!

@ErnestoG3 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it still cold for March? I'm also doing research on this campground and this is a good video. Thank you.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

babyjuice82 yeah, it can still be chilly in March. Average temps on the south rim are in the 50’s during the day and 20’s at night. Thanks for the comment!

@caseytodd7632 4 жыл бұрын

@@ErnestoG3 From what I gather, day temps will be good but will dip down to around 40, maybe upper 30s at the campgrounds at night. With a good campfire and camp prep, should be fine. Early spring, from what I gather, is some of the best time for hiking in the canyon.

@danielandamanda 4 жыл бұрын

This video is well put together and very informative! I enjoyed watching it very much! My fiance and I are taking a 8000 mile road trip for our honeymoon and the Grand Canyon is one of our destinations. We already reserved our spot at the Mather Campground. Thanks a lot for this video!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! 8000 miles is quite the distance! Sounds like you have some amazing plans in store. We're glad you found the video informative and hope that it ends up helping on your honeymoon. Have a great time and thanks so much for the comment!

@danielandamanda 4 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas No, thank you. I'm enjoying some of your other videos now. I'll be sure to drop a like on them for you. Your videos are very underrated imo. Have a good night.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

It’s comments like yours that make all of this worth doing, so thanks again! It really does mean a lot to us!

@larrywiddis470 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video...video quality, narration etc.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much! 👍

@seanmadden3918 Жыл бұрын

Great information, Thank you...we have a trip planned this july.

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Happy we could help and we hope you have an excellent upcoming trip! 😊

@seanmadden3918 Жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas would I need a National Park pass even with rent the campsite?

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

No, you do not need a National Park pass to enter the Grand Canyon - those are merely cost savings over time if you visit a lot of parks. The normal entry fee into the park does not cover camping and visa versa.

@kevinmartin4787 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 😄

@martysk8r 2 жыл бұрын

If I ever make it to the canyon, that's where I want to stay.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

It's a really fantastic way to integrate with the landscape, wildlife and canyon for sure. Highly recommended! 😄

@WaviestOfHipHop 2 жыл бұрын

Going next week!

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

How exciting! We hope you have a fantastic experience! 😄

@FLrebel64 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the Best description with video to back it up. My question is what was the weather temperatures were like both days and nights while tent camping?

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! While I can't say exactly what the temps were when this video was filmed (mid Sept 2019), average high temps in Sept are in the mid to upper 70s with lows in the lower to mid 40s.

@Ortwa 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have reservations sept 2021!

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully our video helps a bit. Have an excellent time! 😄

@UltimateAnarchy 2 жыл бұрын

I guess we're going to have to check out the Mather campground! Thanks for doing this video. We'll probably head up there end of May or early June when it gets a little warmer. Hey, do you know if they allow e-bikes on the rim trail? That would be a fun day trip.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Here's what GC's website says about the ebikes: www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

@teparadox 2 жыл бұрын

So. Oct 22 And 23. Nights of coyotes!!!! Scared the hell out of me and family. So cool, yet a bit terrifying. We were at spot 136. Had elk right next to us.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man... How far away were they? That's one thing that the South Rim certainly doesn't lack... wildlife. 😅

@teparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Sounded like they were in the camp ground. Was the loudest I have ever heard em. I’m from the desert too lol,

@GratefulOverlander Жыл бұрын

There are Elk, Bison, Cougars, Bears, Fox & Antelope in that area...and more obviously. The wildlife in Arizona is extremely vast

@danglez5951 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! Could you please provide a link to buy your sunglasses they're kick ass I have a big head and they will be excellent for me, keep up the good camping!! stay safe out there.

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The sunglasses are a little old and I'm not seeing them around online quite as much as I used to (we bought them on a whim at Kohl's years ago), but I do see Amazon still carries a few left - amzn.to/32gu8kT

@MultiCax 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! About showers? Only saw toilets.

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

There were coin operated showers in a separate building.

@sweetvonbettie1 2 жыл бұрын

awesome i have my reservation in september cant wait !!!! how long is the walkk n see the canyon

@CactusAtlas 2 жыл бұрын

About one mile. This info can be found in the second half of the video.

@sweetvonbettie1 2 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas thanks you sooo muich i just finish your clip at thank you for being so informative ...

@syedjavedahmad9719 3 жыл бұрын

Good advise to buy a annual pass. 👍👍

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It's paid for itself several times over each time we get one.

@redpilllense7125 Жыл бұрын

Great video, sir! May i ask, what is the ideal time of the year to visit this beautiful campground? I just booked 3 nights for first week of June, taking my three children and myself. Thank you 🙏

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

Usually spring and fall are good times to camp there as the temperatures are reasonable and more comfortable. Typically, in summer it can get a bit warm and crowd levels are higher. June shouldn't be the peak of heat though.

@redpilllense7125 Жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas Thank you! Yes, I've heard that hot weather can be overwhelming during july, August and September. Hoping early June will be nice.

@richards7977 6 ай бұрын

My wife and I will be staying at Mather Campground in 2024 in a kodiak Tent. Was wondering how the terrain in the campground is as far as driving stakes into the ground.

@CactusAtlas 6 ай бұрын

Never had a problem with getting stakes into the ground there. 👍

@nrg5581 4 ай бұрын

I have a reservation at Yavapai Lodge for July but am considering camping instead. Have been before in July? Curious about the temps at night!

@StevenTorrey 3 жыл бұрын

Can you hang a food bag from a tree? Now (September 28, 2020) are bathrooms open, showers open? Is the General Store open? What other stores are open?

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we have not been to the Grand Canyon in over a year so we don't have first hand knowledge of what is open and what is still closed. Your best bet is to contact the rangers at the park for the most up to date information. Grand Canyon National Park: 928-638-7888 For campground inquiries: 1-877-444-6777

@mirellaorozco7419 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am planning on going in a few weeks. Any update on this?

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

I would give the same advice to call the rangers for the most up to date information. We have not been to the GC in over a year and have no first hand knowledge. Grand Canyon National Park: 928-638-7888 For campground inquiries: 1-877-444-6777

@tonygareth221 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to do a 4 corners type trip and my lady wanted to camp some and stay in hotels but hotels in GC are booked late March so I’d really like to pitch a tent for a night somewhere!!! I need to figure out how to rent one of these spots!!! I hope you say in this video I’m only a cpl min in

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. unfortunately hotels tend at the Grand Canyon tend to book up pretty far in advance. We have links in the description in most of our videos to out website where we have more information about locations in videos that might help.

@tonygareth221 3 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas I can’t even book a tent site for late March! It’s either booked up or they aren’t taking reservations! I just started your videos I ll keep watching and learn

@tonygareth221 3 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas Mon March 1st it opens I just found it

@kreggossmer2029 Жыл бұрын

🤠🦌👍👍

@sparkyibew51 3 жыл бұрын

Is Mather campground a first come first serve or do we need reservations

@CactusAtlas 3 жыл бұрын

You can make reservations on Recreation.gov. I personally would not chance it without a reservation, but it is a pretty sizeable campground.

@audreyrodriguez9431 4 жыл бұрын

any water spouts besides the sink at the campground?

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do have drinkable water spouts spread pretty evenly throughout the campground. I show one briefly at 6:14 in the video. Thanks for watching our video! Hope it was helpful!

@teparadox 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. Blue headed ones are drinkable!

@ivanovafreshini586 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my husband and I Will be visiting the Grand Canyon soon, is it allowed to enter the park with your water, food that you bought outside the park? For example in the town of williams and we bring our cooler with food.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! You can bring as much of your own food and drink that you want. I always travel with a packed cooler and buy as little as I can inside the park (since that is more expensive). There are no restrictions on how much of your own food and drink you bring into the park. Hope you enjoy it!

@ivanovafreshini586 4 жыл бұрын

The Cactus Atlas thank you 😃👋🏻thank you very much!!!!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Have a good time!

@tonygareth221 3 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas Where exactly one the camp site should I try to get?

@tonygareth221 3 жыл бұрын

For one night

@tntkiller1002 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know if we would have to take change for the showers? Do they take credit cards?

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

They are coin operated (or were when I visited). They take quarters.

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Also just did some follow up. We are building a web app and pull in public data from recreation.gov, and I checked the latest data and the amenities data for Mathers still shows ‘Coin Showers’, so assuming it still requires quarters. I want to say is was a $1.50 or something like that for each 5 minutes or thereabouts.

@tntkiller1002 4 жыл бұрын

@@CactusAtlas Thanks!

@ericcontreras8489 Жыл бұрын

If you camp here do you need to setup a tent or are you allowed to just sleep in your car?

@CactusAtlas Жыл бұрын

We are unsure. The park's website might have the info or a ranger could help if you call them. We've always gone with a tent and seen others with one so just not sure.

@gstiles7 4 жыл бұрын

so next time you want to time a hike, either stop the clock when you stop OR you could have timed it on the hike back and it would be more accurate. Nice camp ground and hard to beat the views at the GC!

@CactusAtlas 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Mather is a nice place to stay for sure. Definitely will be more diligent the next time I need to time something!