Grand Canyon South Rim, Arizona
A family vacation to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park offers families more than a view of a gaping hole. Hike, horseback ride or take a mule trip. Visit a museum or explore an Anasazi archaeological site. Take a train tour from Williams through the Wild West. And if expectations are managed properly, cultivate appreciation for one of the seven natural wonders of the world.




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South Rim hotels and accommodation
Bright Angel Lodge & Cabins
Type of Accommodation: lodge / cabin / hut
West Rim Drive, South Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona 86023 tel: +1 303 297 2757 or +1 888 297 2757
Xanterra operated Bright Angel Lodge offers no-frills accommodation on the South Rim. What is lacking in comfort is offset by the view. Some of the cabins are right on the Rim Trail and can be quite noisy. The restaurant is fair. Children under 16 sleep free.
![]() El Tovar Hotel
Type of Accommodation: lodge / cabin / hut
Grand Canyon Village, South Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona 86023 tel: +1 303 297 2757 or +1 888 297 2757
The Xanterra operated El Tovar Hotel, opened in 1905 and last renovated in 2005, is the perfect choice for families in search of Western charm on the South Rim. Not all rooms have a view of the Grand Canyon. Children under 16 sleep free. Rollaways and cribs available upon request.
![]() Mather Campground
Type of Accommodation: camping / caravan
Grand Canyon Village, South Rim Grand Canyon National Park Arizona 86923 tel: +1 518 885 3639 or +1 877 444 6777
Mather Campground, centrally located in Grand Canyon Village, is open year-round. The campground has tent and caravan sites but no RV hookups. Showers and laundry facilities are located nearby.
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