TheGrand Canyonis one of those places you have to see for yourself to truly appreciate.

(Keep in mind, there are no hookups for the latter.)

Camping at Mather costs $18 per site, per night.

Camping on a platform of rock in the Royal Arch drainage, running water nearby, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

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This campground is only open from mid-April to mid-October.

Reservations must be made at www.recreation.gov.

The sites cost $18 per site, per night.

A watch tower in the Grand Canyon

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If you’renew to camping(or just don’t like the cold), this is the best option.