Grand Canyon Parking???

[hillndale]

We did Grand Canyon during spring break just last month. We stayed both in Williams (to hook up with friends passing through) and at Trailer Village in the park. The trouble with staying in Williams is the train schedule. It takes nearly two hours on the train each way, so the schedule leaves you with only about three hours at the park. In my view that is not nearly enough time. I'm glad we did the train once as my young son got a kick out of it (they put on a little show during the trip), but I strongly recommend that you try to spend a night in the park so that you will have a at least a full day there. Once in the park the shuttles will take you anywhere, so no need for a toad. The road from Williams to the park is totally fine and will take you about 1/3 the time of the train ride. Trailer Village is an adequate place to sleep and will fit your rig. (Much quieter than the town of Williams, which has freight trains racing through with horns blaring several times every night.) It snowed every night while we were there, but I understand it gets pretty hot in summer. You might appreciate being able to plug in to run your A/C. Trailer Village has hookups. p.s.: They tend to have a lot of cancellations at Trailer Village because it is so easy to reserve, so keep checking back if your preferred dates are not available. Have a great time!

Thanks for the tips. Has anyone stayed at the KOA in Williams? That looks like it might be a better place for the kids, plus it might be quieter since it is not right on the railway.

[GDeen]

If you have a couple of extra days, try Rancho Sedona down in Sedona after you visit the Grand Canyon. We did that on our rental coach trip a couple of years ago - beautiful spot on a creek under the trees.

Sedona is in red rock country and is beautiful in its own right.

[Steve Cooper]

Thanks for the tips. Has anyone stayed at the KOA in Williams? That looks like it might be a better place for the kids, plus it might be quieter since it is not right on the railway.

I went there once a number of years ago and the nicest thing I can say is that they were "indifferent" to me being there. Didn't have 50 amp service in spite of them telling me they did. I had a bad feeling when I pulled in and it only got worse when I had to deal with the people. I'm sure they are gone by now.

To be absolutely clear, this was a KOA about 5 or 6 miles north of I-40 on the road to the Canyon.

[LA-HODAG]

We drove past that KOA on the way from Williams to the canyon and my son said something to the effect of "I'm glad we didn't stay there." I have to concur. It did not look promising.

[Jeff Bayley]

hillndale-

No clue on the temperture question you asked but I'd recommend a back pack and freeze the bottled water so you have cold water all the way down.

For info on the lodge and camping:

Traveler Description: Inhabiting the Havasu Canyon for nearly 1,000 years, the Indian tribe operates a lodge and campground near Havasu Falls.
Familiar with Havasupai Indian Reservation?

Attraction type: Reservation
Activities: Camping
Address: P.O. Box 10 Supai, AZ 86435
Tel: 520-448-2731