Farther alternative · using this for RV fit
Golden Valley Campground
AZ · about 30 min to Kingman (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 60 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 60 ft, bookable online, 30 min to Kingman.
Fly-and-drive · round trip from LAS
Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon South Rim by RV
US-93 to Kingman, I-40 through Williams to the South Rim for two nights, then Kingman again so the last morning is Hoover Dam into Las Vegas.
Photo: Michael Quinn / Grand Canyon National Park (NPS) / Public domainGrand Canyon South Rim from Las Vegas is about 562 miles and 11 h 9 min of driving, there and back. Plan 5 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return. The first drive is about 2 h 10 min after pickup. Best season: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Campgrounds and the RV are booked separately.
At a glance
- Trip length
- 5 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return
- Route
- Downtown Las Vegas → Kingman → Grand Canyon Village → Kingman → Las Vegas · 562 mi · 11 h 9 min driving
- Longest driving day
- 3 h 16 min (car, no traffic)
- Fly in and out
- Harry Reid International (LAS)
- RV pickup and return
- Las Vegas area
- Overnights
- Kingman → Grand Canyon Village → Kingman → Las Vegas (near the RV return)
- Best season
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
A suggested itinerary. You book the RV with Outdoorsy, RVshare, or Cruise America, and each campground with the park.
Route map and itinerary
Red Rock line and numbered circles: overnight stops. Dark dots with a citron ring: the recommended campground. Select a number to jump to that day.
- Day 1 Kingman · 2 h 10 min
- Day 2 Grand Canyon Village · 3 h 16 min
- Day 3 Grand Canyon Village (night 2)
- Day 4 Kingman · 3 h 13 min
- Day 5 Las Vegas (near the RV return) · 2 h 30 min
- Day 6 Fly home
Dates, travelers, and nights
- Downtown Las Vegas → Kingman: 104 mi · 2 h 10 min by carKingman
- Kingman → Grand Canyon Village: 174 mi · 3 h 16 min by carGrand Canyon Village (South Rim)
- Grand Canyon Village → Kingman: 174 mi · 3 h 13 min by carKingman
- Kingman → Downtown Las Vegas: 110 mi · 2 h 30 min by carLas Vegas, near the RV return
5 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return562 mi round trip11 h 09 min driving (car time)
Drive times are OSRM road-routing estimates for a car, without traffic; an RV is usually slower. Changing nights updates the dates, campground sections, RV prices and search link on this page.
Day by day
5 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return.
Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas and pick up your RV
Experience
Land at Harry Reid (LAS), get to the rental (a rideshare unless the owner delivers), do the walkthrough, and stock water and groceries before leaving town.
Getting there
After pickup: 2 h 10 min · 104 mi to Kingman. The first drive is about 2 h 10 min after pickup.
Your stay: 1 night
Compare 3 other campgrounds
Alternative
Blake Ranch RV Park
AZ · about 30 min to Kingman (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 50 ft
No photo in the snapshot Inside the park
Wild Cow Springs Campground
AZ · inside the park · No hookups listed · site length not listed
First come, first served
No photo in the snapshot Alternative
Windy Point Campground
AZ · about 35 min to Kingman (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
First come, first served
Day 2 Drive to Grand Canyon Village
Experience
Two nights in Grand Canyon Village. The drive from Kingman follows I-40 through Williams, then AZ-64.
Getting there
3 h 16 min · 174 mi via Williams and AZ-64
Your stay: 2 nights
Inside the park · using this for RV fit
Mather Campground
AZ · inside the park · No hookups listed · sites up to 30 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 30 ft, bookable online, 5 min to Grand Canyon Village.
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Alternative
Tusayan - Montane
AZ · about 15 min to Grand Canyon Village (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 50 ft
Inside the park
North Rim Campground (AZ)
AZ · inside the park · No hookups listed · sites up to 40 ft
Alternative
Desert View Campground
AZ · about 35 min to Grand Canyon Village (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 30 ft
Day 3 Grand Canyon Village: another night
Experience
Parking is limited for RVs over 22 feet and for vehicle-trailer combinations over 22 feet. NPS says to arrive before 9:30 am.
Getting there
No campground change today.
Your stay
Stay night 2 of 2 at the same campground. No packing up.
Day 4 Drive to Kingman
Experience
The South Rim to Las Vegas is about 5 hours 20 minutes in one go. A night in Kingman leaves Hoover Dam and US-93 for the last morning.
Getting there
3 h 13 min · 174 mi
Your stay: 1 night
Farther alternative · using this for RV fit
Golden Valley Campground
AZ · about 30 min to Kingman (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 60 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 60 ft, bookable online, 30 min to Kingman.
Compare 3 other campgrounds
Alternative
Blake Ranch RV Park
AZ · about 30 min to Kingman (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 50 ft
No photo in the snapshot Inside the park
Wild Cow Springs Campground
AZ · inside the park · No hookups listed · site length not listed
First come, first served
No photo in the snapshot Alternative
Windy Point Campground
AZ · about 35 min to Kingman (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
First come, first served
Day 5 Drive back toward Las Vegas
Experience
Spend the last night near the rental return so the departure morning is a short hop: dump tanks, refuel, and clean up the way the rental agreement asks.
Getting there
2 h 30 min · 110 mi back to Las Vegas via Hoover Dam and US-93.
Your stay: 1 night
Near the airport · using this for RV fit
Kings Row RV Park - Las Vegas, NV
NV · about 10 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 60 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 60 ft, bookable online, 10 min to Harry Reid.
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Alternative
Red Rock Canyon Campground
NV · about 25 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 45 ft
Alternative
Las Vegas Bay Campground
NV · about 30 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
Alternative
Boulder Beach Group Campsites
NV · about 40 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
Alternative
Boulder Beach Campground
NV · about 40 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
Alternative
Callville Bay Campground
NV · about 45 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 40 ft
Day 6 Return the RV and fly home from LAS
Experience
Return the RV at the agreed time, then get to Harry Reid. Leave a buffer for the inspection and the transfer.
Getting there
Short drive from the last campground to the rental return, then to the airport.
Drive minutes between towns are OSRM car times. Minutes from a campground to the stop are a straight-line estimate. Campgrounds come from the Availability API snapshot. Open dates are checked when you set a start date, and only if that service is configured.
Rent this trip from Cruise America
C21 Compact Plus
C21 Compact Plus for two travelers. Sleeps 4. 20.5 ft on the official page. A generator is listed. Pickup defaults to Henderson (LAS), which lists the full Las Vegas fleet.
Nov 12 to Nov 17, 2 travelers. Change travelers or dates in My Trip and this suggestion follows.
This route publishes a 22 ft limit, so the class above is one that fits that number.
The Adventure Travel Trailer is only for a trip with your own tow vehicle. Henderson is the Las Vegas center that lists it.
One-way from Las Vegas is a separate reservation. Cruise America offers one-way trips between most rental centers by advance reservation, subject to availability. Cruise America: RV rental FAQs (one-way).
Deals, on Cruise America’s own pages: Cruise America: half-price mileage deal · Cruise America: Black Friday: 25% off time and mileage on one-way rentals, Nov 1–30, 2026.
RVs that fit this trip
Drivable rentals from Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America for 2 travelers and 5 nights. Length is kept within the tightest selected site that lists a max (30 ft). At least one selected night has no electric hookup, so a generator is preferred. Changing nights, travelers, or a campground pick reloads this list.
Finding RVs…
Links to Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America are affiliate links. Totals are the listed nightly rate times the trip nights, not a quote. Calendars are checked on the provider.
Before you go
RV length on this route
- South Rim parking is limited for RVs over 22 feet and for vehicle-trailer combinations over 22 feet. Market Plaza Lot B takes RVs 30 feet and under. NPS Grand Canyon: Visiting the South Rim in an RV
One-way options
- Cruise America: one-way reservations are available between most rental centers by advance reservation only, subject to availability; drop fees vary by location, dates and vehicle availability. Cruise America: RV rental FAQs (one-way)
- El Monte RV: offers one-way rentals (pick up in one city, drop off in another), with one-way specials listed on its site; a one-way surcharge can apply. El Monte RV: One-way RV rentals
Sources last checked 2026-11-11.
Common questions
How many days is Grand Canyon South Rim by RV?
This suggestion is 5 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return: Kingman (1 night), Grand Canyon Village (2 nights), Kingman (1 night), and the last of those nights near the Las Vegas RV return. The longest driving day is about 3 h 16 min.
How far is the drive?
About 562 miles round trip and 11 h 9 min of driving in a car with no traffic. An RV takes longer, especially on grades and in wind.
Where do you camp?
Kingman: Golden Valley Campground (farther alternative). Grand Canyon Village: Mather Campground (inside the park). Kingman: Golden Valley Campground (farther alternative). Las Vegas (near the RV return): Kings Row RV Park - Las Vegas, NV (near the airport).
Can you rent the RV in Las Vegas?
Yes. The RVs on this page are Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America listings picked up around Las Vegas. You book the RV with that company and the campground with the park. They are separate reservations.
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