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Cottonwood Campground, Grand Canyon National Park

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Cottonwood Campground

16.6 miles from the Bright Angel trailhead, On North Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
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Cottonwood Campground
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Ranked #16 of 21 Speciality lodging in Grand Canyon National Park
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
“Rim to Rim stop”
31 January 2012 -
Chizzi
“"Primitive" campground for the Rim to Rim hiker”
25 September 2011 -
EmTeeNesters
 
 
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Window Rock, AZ
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“Rim to Rim stop”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We went R2R and this was our first stop coming down from the North Rim. It's near Bright Angel Creek and the trail cuts right through the campground. It has water and bathrooms. Most sites had shade with a few without. It was a good stop before heading on down to Phantom Ranch.

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“"Primitive" campground for the Rim to Rim hiker”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

Very small - 11 sites/1 group site. Permit needed from Backcountry Office to camp here. http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry-permit.htm First come, first choice - some sites near the Bright Angel Creek, some sites with shade. Site comes with a picnic table, metal boxes for food protection and T-pole to hang backpacks from. Pit toilets, drinking water available (seasonal), ranger station (seasonal) with day-use... More

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Dallas, Texas
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Primitive campground for the serious hiker”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010

Cottonwood Campground is located down in the Grand Canyon on the North Kaibab Trail. From the North Rim, it takes a hike of approx. 6.8 miles, all downhill. You need a permit to stay at this campground site. We made the trip in June when it would be 100 degrees F. down in the Canyon during the day and 75... More

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Cottonwood Campground Hotel Grand Canyon National Park
Cottonwood Campground Hotel
Address: 16.6 miles from the Bright Angel trailhead, On North Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023
Region: United States > Arizona > Grand Canyon National Park
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Ranked #16 of 21 Speciality lodging in Grand Canyon National Park
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