How Do I Decide Which Rim to Visit ?
Most people visit Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is open all year and is located on the "Arizona" side of the Canyon. The South Rim is closer to Interstate 40 and to the transportation centers of Williams, Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona. The South Rim also has a local airport and rail service. Since it is easier to get to, the South Rim is very busy, and during the summer season, campgrounds hustle and bustle and are often filled to capacity. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Detailed information about camping on the South Rim (including Desert View)
The North Rim is harder to get to and is more wild and secluded
Because of it's 8,000 ft/ 2438m elevation, the North Rim of the park is only open from May through October. The North Rim is located on the "Utah" side of the Canyon. The nearest towns to the park's North Rim village are Fredonia, Arizona, and Kanab, Utah. There is no airport or rail service to the park. (that means that the North Rim village may only be reached by road) Because the North Rim has a shorter season, Campground Reservations are strongly Recommended.
Detailed information about camping on the North Rim (including Tuweep)