Camping In The Grand Canyon

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For anyone who absolutely loves adventure, the idea of camping at the base of the Grand Canyon sounds like nothing short of a dream come true, but if you have ever thought of camping at the base of the Grand Canyon (or if you are suddenly thinking about it now!), there are a few specific things you will need to make sure you know in preparation for the adventure.

The first thing for you to be aware of is the fact that you cannot simply go to the Grand Canyon, hike down, and camp for the night, as you first need to secure a permit that gives you permission to camp at the Grand Canyon's base. You can apply for such a permit online - on the Grand Canyon's website - but you need to apply for one several months in advance; if you are planning an impromptu trip, however, you can still get a permit, as the Back Country Office at the Grand Canyon gives out a few final permits each morning, starting at 8:00 AM.

You will not have many opportunities for filling up your water bottle while you hike down into the Grand Canyon, and you will be exerting yourself enough that water will be important; make sure you are bringing enough water to last you for the hike, and even to last you throughout the night.

As you make your way down into the canyon, you will not have the joy of much shade, so even though it will likely be hot as you take your journey, you should make sure you bring a lightweight, long-sleeve shirt to cover your arms, as well as a hat to cover your face.

The final thing for you to keep in mind when you are planning to camp in the Grand Canyon is that you will have been using a lot of energy hiking down, and you will need a lot more energy to hiking back up; this means that you will want to bring lightweight foods that are high in calories, as these will be easy to carry with you, and will give you the necessary energy!