Grand Canyon South Rim

Fly-and-drive RV road trip · round trip from LAS

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon RV Road Trip

Fly into Las Vegas, pick up an RV and drive east across the Hoover Dam bypass and old Route 66 country to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Photo: Grand Canyon National Park (Public domain)

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon by RV is about 281 miles and about 6 hours of driving via White Hills, Ash Fork. This round trip covers 561 miles in 5 nights (6 days): Grand Canyon South Rim (3 nights), then back to Las Vegas. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. In season now · best Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

At a glance

Trip length
5 nights · 6 days
Route
Las Vegas → Grand Canyon South Rim → Las Vegas · 561 mi · about 12 hours driving
Longest driving day
About 6 hours
Arrive and depart
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
RV pickup and return
Las Vegas area (rental listings around Las Vegas)
Overnights
Golden Valley, AZ → Grand Canyon South Rim → Las Vegas (near the airport and RV return)
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov

Customize a suggested itinerary. RV rentals, campgrounds, and activities are booked separately with providers. Airports are planning reference points; flights are arranged separately.

Route map and itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Golden Valley, AZ · about 2 hours
  2. Day 2 Grand Canyon South Rim · about 4 hours
  3. Day 3 Grand Canyon South Rim (night 2)
  4. Day 4 Grand Canyon South Rim (night 3)
  5. Day 5 Las Vegas (near the airport and RV return) · about 6 hours
  6. Day 6 Fly home from LAS

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas and pick up your RV

    Experience

    Land at LAS, get to your rental location (some owners offer airport pickup or delivery; otherwise allow for a taxi or rideshare), do the walkthrough and orientation, and stock up on groceries, water and propane before you leave town.

    Getting there

    After pickup: about 2 hours · 93 mi to Golden Valley, AZ. Keep the first afternoon short; you're learning the vehicle.

    Your stay: 1 night

    Along the routeLenny’s ResortWalnut Creek, AZ · about 30 min to Golden Valley, AZ (estimate)Why stay here: A practical overnight on the way; lists RV sites up to 35 ft.
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    • Along the routeKingman KOA JourneyKingman, AZ · about 20 min to Golden Valley, AZ (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground
    • Along the routeGolden Valley GetawayWalnut Creek, AZ · about 35 min to Golden Valley, AZ (estimate)Site length not listed: ask the campground

  2. Day 2 Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim

    Experience

    Three nights give you two full days on the rim: the Rim Trail and Mather Point near Grand Canyon Village, and the Desert View Drive east to the Watchtower.

    Getting there

    about 4 hours · 188 mi

    Your stay: 3 nights (check out Day 5)

    Inside the parkNorth Rim Campground (Az)North Rim, AZ · inside the park · 5.0★ (1264)Why stay here: Inside the park, so no daily drive to the entrance; lists RV sites up to 40 ft; 5.0★ from 1,264 reviews.
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    • Inside the parkMather CampgroundGrand Canyon Village, AZ · inside the park · 5.0★ (5453)Lists sites up to 30 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Inside the parkDesert View CampgroundGrand Canyon, AZ · inside the park · 5.0★ (675)Lists sites up to 30 ft; confirm your site fits
    • Close to Grand Canyon South RimTusayan - MontaneTusayan, AZ · about 15 min to Grand Canyon South Rim (estimate) · 5.0★ (359)Lists sites up to 50 ft; confirm your site fits

    Getting around Grand Canyon South Rim

    From North Rim Campground (Az): you're inside the park.

    Driving the RV
    • Hermit Road is closed to private vehicles March 1 to November 30; use the shuttle.
    • RV parking near the rim is limited; park once and use the free shuttles.
    • Trailhead and town lots are often small; check RV parking before you go.
    Shuttles

    Checked October 2026; check current schedules before you go.

    Activities with pickup

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    Other local transport
    • Rideshare, taxis and bike rentals vary by area and season; arranged and paid separately.

  3. Day 3 Grand Canyon South Rim: explore

    Experience

    Three nights give you two full days on the rim: the Rim Trail and Mather Point near Grand Canyon Village, and the Desert View Drive east to the Watchtower.

    Travel today

    No campground change today; local travel is additional.

    Your stay

    Stay a second night at North Rim Campground (Az) · same site, no packing up

  4. Day 4 Grand Canyon South Rim: explore

    Experience

    A free day: revisit a favorite viewpoint or take a longer hike.

    Travel today

    No campground change today; local travel is additional.

    Your stay

    Stay a third night at North Rim Campground (Az) · same site, no packing up

  5. Day 5 Drive back toward Las Vegas

    Experience

    Spend the last night close to the rental return so departure morning is easy: dump tanks, refuel and clean up as your rental agreement requires.

    Getting there

    about 6 hours · 281 mi

    Your stay: 1 night

    Near the airportKings Row RV ParkLas Vegas, NV · about 10 min from the RV return area · 4.1★ (16)Why stay here: About 10 minutes from the RV return area; site length not listed (ask the campground); full hookups listed; 4.1★ from 16 reviews.
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  6. Day 6 Return the RV and fly home from LAS

    Experience

    Return the RV at the agreed time (check-in times vary by owner), then get to the airport. Leave a buffer: returns, inspections and the transfer can take a couple of hours.

    Getting there

    Short drive to the rental return, then transfer to the airport.

Campgrounds are suggestions from our park data, ranked by estimated drive time to the destination first, then listed site length, then reviews; "Inside the park" uses the National Park Service's list. Drive times are estimates. Seasonal openings and live availability aren't in our static park data; the planner checks them for your dates. Open dates and prices are checked live in the planner.

RV pickup and return

Pick up and return the RV in the Las Vegas area. Day 1 allows time to get from LAS to the rental (owners' locations vary; a few offer airport pickup or delivery), the walkthrough, and a grocery stop, so the first drive is short: about about 2 hours to Golden Valley, AZ. The last night is near the return so you can refuel, empty the tanks and return on time before your flight.

Pickup and return times, mileage allowances and fees are set by each owner; check them before you book. This trip is about 561 miles.

RV rentals near Las Vegas airport

Before you go

  • The South Rim is open all year. At about 7,000 ft it gets snow and freezing nights in winter.
  • The North Rim is a separate, seasonal area (normally mid-May to mid-October) and is not on this route.
  • Mather Campground and Trailer Village (hookups) are inside the park near Grand Canyon Village; reserve ahead in spring and fall.

Official National Park Service pages: Plan your visit · Alerts & conditions · Directions & access · Fees & passes · Camping (official) · Hours & seasons

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon by RV: common questions

How far is it from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon?

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon is about 281 miles, roughly about 6 hours of driving via White Hills, Ash Fork without stops. The whole round trip in this itinerary is about 561 miles.

How many days do you need for Las vegas to grand canyon by RV?

Plan on 5 nights (6 days): Grand Canyon South Rim (3 nights), with an easy first afternoon after RV pickup and a final night near the RV return so departure day isn't rushed. The longest driving day is about 6 hours.

When is the best time to go?

Mar–May, Sep–Nov. The South Rim is open all year. At about 7,000 ft it gets snow and freezing nights in winter.

Where can you camp with an RV?

Suggested RV campgrounds near Grand Canyon South Rim include North Rim Campground (Az), Mather Campground, Desert View Campground. Inside the park: North Rim Campground (Az), Mather Campground, Desert View Campground. Check site length and hookups with each campground before booking.

Can you rent an RV near Harry Reid International Airport?

Yes. RV rental listings from Outdoorsy and RVshare are available around Las Vegas. A few owners mention airport pickup in their listings and some deliver; otherwise you arrange your own transfer to the owner's location. RVs and campgrounds are booked separately with each provider.

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