alfred929
My friend and I are going camping in Grand Canyon (south rim). We don't want to haul our own camping gears as we will be flying into Arizona. Are camping gears (such as tent) available for rent?
Thanks!
Answer
I have heard that the Canyon Village Marketplace (the general store at Grand Canyon Village in the park) rents some camping equipment, but I am not positive and don't know the prices. I would definitely call first and verify (see number below).
If you are flying into Phoenix, than the REI store in Tempe (not far from the airport) rents camping equipment including tents, backpacks and sleeping bags.
Also, in the town of Flagstaff (halfway between Phoenix and the canyon) is a great outdoors equipment store called Peace Surplus (the name is because it started as a military surplus store long ago, but it is now a fairly high-end outdoors and sporting goods shop).
I have had friends rent gear from REI and it was fine (although obviously not new or high-end). I have never rented from Peace Surplus, but they have been there for a long time and I have purchased things from them on many occasions.
When selecting your clothing and gear, remember that the rim of the canyon is at 7,000 feet elevation and is starting to get quite cool (especially in the evenings) - the bottom of the canyon will still be warm more Phoenix-like temps.
Have fun!
I have heard that the Canyon Village Marketplace (the general store at Grand Canyon Village in the park) rents some camping equipment, but I am not positive and don't know the prices. I would definitely call first and verify (see number below).
If you are flying into Phoenix, than the REI store in Tempe (not far from the airport) rents camping equipment including tents, backpacks and sleeping bags.
Also, in the town of Flagstaff (halfway between Phoenix and the canyon) is a great outdoors equipment store called Peace Surplus (the name is because it started as a military surplus store long ago, but it is now a fairly high-end outdoors and sporting goods shop).
I have had friends rent gear from REI and it was fine (although obviously not new or high-end). I have never rented from Peace Surplus, but they have been there for a long time and I have purchased things from them on many occasions.
When selecting your clothing and gear, remember that the rim of the canyon is at 7,000 feet elevation and is starting to get quite cool (especially in the evenings) - the bottom of the canyon will still be warm more Phoenix-like temps.
Have fun!
What campground is best to camp at, at the Grand Canyon?
mommyem
My husband and I are taking our 4 little kids (1-7 years old) camping at the Grand Canyon next month in June. I'm just wondering what campground we should stay at? We would like somewhere with running water and flush toilets, and other stuff like that. You know the easy, convenient way to camp. We will be sleeping in a tent and need room for parking a minivan and small utility trailer. We would like someplace not too busy but also want fun activities and to be close to stuff to see. Thanks for any good answers!
Answer
Here's a couple of recommendations for Grand Canyon South Rim:
1. Kaibab Lake Campground - It's near the juncture of 1-17 & Hwy 64 at Williams going north to the Canyon. It's about 60 miles from the Park gate but the setting is beautiful and you've got a lake. Campsites have all you need.
2. Mather Campground - Just inside the Park gates. Call in advance as it can book quick. Great value. Has bathrooms, running water. It's also near the in-Park supermarket. Bike paths aplenty. Easy access to shuttle buses.
That'll get you started.
Here's a couple of recommendations for Grand Canyon South Rim:
1. Kaibab Lake Campground - It's near the juncture of 1-17 & Hwy 64 at Williams going north to the Canyon. It's about 60 miles from the Park gate but the setting is beautiful and you've got a lake. Campsites have all you need.
2. Mather Campground - Just inside the Park gates. Call in advance as it can book quick. Great value. Has bathrooms, running water. It's also near the in-Park supermarket. Bike paths aplenty. Easy access to shuttle buses.
That'll get you started.
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