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Tuweep Campground is a remote and rustic campground located in the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, United States. Situated in the Tuweep area, this campground offers a wilderness experience dominated by nature and solitude. The campground is named after the ancestral home of the Southern Paiute people, with "Tuweep" referring to the broad volcanic valley and surrounding park lands.
Accessing Tuweep Campground is challenging, with no water, gas, food, lodging, Wi-Fi, or cell service available on site. Visitors must purchase supplies prior to their trip. The Toroweap Overlook at the campground offers a dramatic view of the Colorado River with a sheer drop of 3,000 vertical feet. The area is managed for an uncrowded experience, with backcountry permits required for camping and overnight stays.
Visitors can enjoy sunsets, sunrises, and stargazing at the campground, as well as explore the unique geology and wildlife of the area. Hiking trails are available, but pets, bicycles, and vehicles are not permitted. The geologic history of the Tuweep area includes volcanic activity, with lava flows and volcanic formations visible in the landscape.
The campground is located at an elevation of 4500ft on the Esplanade, a high desert area with mild winters and hot summers. Wildlife in the area includes coyotes, mule deer, jackrabbits, and various bird and reptile species. Visitors are encouraged to tread carefully to protect the delicate ecosystem, including fragile biological soil crusts.
Overall, Tuweep Campground offers a unique and remote camping experience for those seeking solitude and a connection to nature in the Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, United States
Reviews
"Nice backcountry campground. Pretty spot, nice volunteers, and helpful ranger. The great reviews are right on, but let me add a few notes. Be aware you need a permit *ahead of time* and you need a street-licensed but high clearance 4x4 to get the last 2-3 miles to the area. The 9 campsites are basically right on slickrock, or an inch of sand on rock. Great for self-standing tents, not so great for our springbar tent that needs to be deeply staked to stand. A popup camper on a 4x4 would be good, or a *high-clear* 4x4 van. OTOH a nice guy with a small overlanding (jeeping) trailer found the approach and campground roads too tight and steep to bring his trailer out to the camp. So choose your tools wisely."
"This is worth the drive. All the staff including the Ranger, and I only remember the name Bob the volunteer, were fantastic. The amenities were clean and surprisingly odor free. Most of the camp spots have a spectacular view. The second night, we were one of two vehicles there so you won't feel crowded. I'll be back again for the views. The Parashant has it all geologically, if you're into that. If not, and you love seclusion, and this is one of the best way to see the Canyon without rafting it."
"This place is so beautiful! The 3 hr drive to get up here was worth it especially seeing the stars and sunrise!"
"A long 3+ hr trip in from the highway but the reward is the overlook at trails end"
"This campground was easy to book, had beautiful views, and the compost toilets weren't terrible. Campers were considerate and did a good job cleaning up after themselves. The recommendation of having a high clearance vehicle should be taken seriously. You can bring your dog to the campground, but technically not on the trails. Also, of you get altitude sickness, be aware that this is at a high elevation and you may want to give yourself a day to acclimate before going 50 miles off-road."
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