The canyon is so deep and narrow that it’s hard to see the river that is responsible for cutting through all of the layers of sedimentary stone and volcanic rock and ash. Overlooks allow visitors to peek down into the canyon but there are no marked or maintained trails into the canyon.The visitor center has displays about the geological and human history plus a short film. A 7 mile long scenic drive follows the southern rim road with stops at 12 overlooks. The campground has 87 sites, 23 have electric hookups.
The visitor center is accessible. Five of the overlooks are accessible. The others have short paths that are steep, rocky or have steps. The campground has two accessible sites. One is in the electric loop and is so small that it’s only suitable for a van. The other has been redone and is large enough for any RV. It’s paved under the table and around the fire ring. A paved path leads to the vault toilets. This is also the path the other campers use so expect that people will be walking through the site. We parked sideways because it was more level.
The visitor center and the overlooks have enough room for RVs unless the park is really busy. The campground loop with electric hookups has the most sites that are long enough for large RVs. Reserve a site if you need a long one or one with electricity. Park
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