Trailer Village RV Park

We paid a lot to hook up here to have the most uneven surface we’ve stayed at our whole trip (including the free camp sites). We also thought we were paying to have such close access to the shuttle services but the largest one that goes from the campgrounds out is currently not operating which would have been nice to know before agreeing to that price. You can camp for free down the road and have a three minute drive in which would be much more worth it.

Campsites aren't very special. Asphalt pad with gravel side yard. Full hook ups in the Grand Canyon National Park and the proximity to Market Plaza makes this location the best available. The Market Plaza is a short walk away with a small market, post office, and Yavapai Lodge. A 1 mile walk to Mather point is super convenient.

If you're looking for the bike trail from the Trailer Village Campground, go all way to the back of the campground between streets a "O" snd "P."

Allow for a one hour plus wait at the entrance to the park. If you arrive at trailer Village Campground after 5 PM, you will have to check in at Yavapai Lodge at Market Plaza.

Service and food amenities were very limited throughout the park. Access to many facilities were also closed, i.e., Desert view Tower. Bring your own food snd supplies as the offering is limited.

AT&T service with a cell booster was 1 bar and low data. Luckily, Verizon voice and data was 3+ bars and good data.

Convenient to the Grand Canyon, trails and general store. Full hook ups. Spots are bit narrow and short. It got in the single digits a few nights but we managed. A bit expensive at $70 but you are paying for the the best location. Only real disappointment was checking in. The man-child at check-in in was eager to be rid of me so he could eat his Chinese food in peace. Probably not some one you want greeting excited first timers to one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Otherwise a nice stay.

We stayed at Trailer Village the first week in March and it was the perfect time to see the canyon. During Covid, not all the shuttles were running but the shuttles to all the overlooks were operational March1. Our site was plenty big, everything worked well. My only disappointment was we had zero AT&T service so connecting with the outside world could only take place near the visitors center and along the rim.

There is a fine line between rustic and run down, and this park is feeling run down. Sandy gravel everywhere. Not a pretty place at all. There’s no sign of any infrastructure investment in decades. If we weren’t in the park, this would have been a $15-20 a night spot. Lots of good boondocking right outside the gate. Look there instead. Cell service not good for trying to work. No WiFi in the park or area, as stated on their website.

In mid November many camping sites available for a camper van (with or without hook ups) switch over to first come first serve. We had planned on staying at the nearby free dry camping area in the camper van but as we rolled into the South Rim decided to give This a try. The sign said Full but we checked with the front desk and got a spot! Next morning we decided to stay another night. So close to the main Village and easy to hit up all the spots we wanted to in the Grand Canyon. Quiet, clean and ample space. Our van is just under 20 feet but there were lots of big and medium rigs. No wood fires allowed. Would definitely stay again!