El Tovar Hotel
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
A log-and-stone lodge from 1905 built right on the South Rim. Rooms go quickly, but anyone can eat in the dining room.
- Nearest town
- Grand Canyon Village, AZ
- Category
- Unique stays
- GPS
- 36.0573, -112.1369
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Mather CampgroundCampsite1 mi from El Tovar HotelTentsCaravans
- Trailer Village RV ParkMotorhome stopover1 mi from El Tovar Hotel · 123 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Hermit RapidsCampsite5 mi from El Tovar HotelTents
- Grand Canyon Camper VillageCampsite6 mi from El Tovar Hotel
- Desert View CampgroundCampsite18 mi from El Tovar HotelTentsCaravans
- Wander Camp Grand CanyonCampsite22 mi from El Tovar HotelTents
All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is El Tovar Hotel?
El Tovar Hotel is in Grand Canyon Village, AZ, at GPS 36.0573, -112.1369. It is about 11 mi from Grand Canyon North Rim.
Can you camp near El Tovar Hotel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mather Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass El Tovar Hotel?
El Tovar Hotel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Canyons and cliff dwellings of the Four Corners.
What is there to see near El Tovar Hotel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim (0 mi), Mather Campground (1 mi), Grandview Point (9 mi) and Cape Royal (11 mi).
When is the best time to visit El Tovar Hotel?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)