Bright Angel Campground


Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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Campground contact

Ownership: National Park Service
Official website: camparizona.com
Posted by: daooch on January 17, 2009
 

Description

Excellent campground to relax after a strong day's hike. Bright Angel Creek along the campsites provides the best foot massage! Neighboring Phantom Ranch provides basic provisions via it's canteen/store as well as several watering pumps. BAC has it's own compost bathroom.

Directions

Located at the bottom of GCNP next to Phantom Ranch. Reachable from the North Rim via North Kaibab Trail and from the South Rim via Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab Trail.
 

Activities

Bright Angel Creek in which to relax and cool off. Plenty of activities in nearby Phantom Ranch, including Ranger programs. Good base for some side day hikes(highly recommend a sunrise hike up Clear Creek Trail)

Guidebooks

Services

Lock box for camp food. Camp table. Bright Angel Creek for serenity. Nearby Phantom Ranch: food (and beer),reservations for schedule meals, phone line, water pumps, canteen for basic provisions.

Reservation info

http://www.nps.gov/grca/

Fees

Reviews of Bright Angel Campground



Reviewed by daooch on January 17, 2009

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A welcome respite after a hard day on your feet!
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