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    4.4 (60 reviews)
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    Main tent for activities, dinning and reception
    Kim R.

    What a great experience. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The staff made sure you had everything you needed. Shout out to the girl at the front desk, who made me some infused strawberry lemon water she went above and beyond. We rented a Safari tent and I was a bit skeptical about the community bathroom. They were cleaned at least five times a day so I never ran into a dirty stall. I would 10 out of 10. Recommend the Safari tent for someone thinking about starting to camp. Community events included face painting, s'mores making and stargazing. Dave , the stargazing instructor was amazing and knowledgeable. The food they offered was good. I had the cilantro bowl with chicken. chicken was well seasoning. My only complaints was the rice didn't have a ton of cilantro flavor, and the cold slaw it came with was a tablespoon full, but overall good. I did ask for more slaw and they happily provided it. I also had the burger and that was really cooked well plus shoestring fries. I will definitely be checking out the other locations the Grand Canyon location

    Main lodge at night
    Sam B.

    WOW! WOW! WOW! I've never been glamping before but what a 5-star experience! From the time we checked-in, to the time we checked-out the service was truly 5-star. I didn't have the highest expectations as I've never been glamping before, but I was blown away! Our group visited in mid-October which in my opinion, was the perfect time of year to visit. They close at the end of October so the weather was chilly overnight but the wood stove that was in our tent worked great to keep us warm. In terms of the main lodge, it was beautiful. It includes a restaurant, games, comfortable seating, complimentary coffee, flavored water, and an assortment of teas. The restaurant was SO much better than we anticipated. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly, and the drinks were refreshing. I also love the complimentary s'mores every night -- such a great touch! In terms of the tents, we were upgraded to a suite which was awesome! It had it's own bathroom and it was able to comfortably sleep 3 adults. The king bed and the queen pullout couch were both very comfortable. There were battery packs and lanterns included in the stay which was another great touch. Overall, if you're visiting the Grand Canyon, you HAVE to stay at Under Canvas! I can't wait to book my next trip to one of their different locations!

    at night
    Eli L.

    My partner and I stayed here for two nights, our tent was upgraded for free to a suite tent. Our stay here was fantastic, right for the beginning to when we walked in, to when we checked out. Check in is easy, they do place a $50 hold on a credit card for any charges. Their front desk is operating 24/7. They have a kitchen that has a nice menu, different menus for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Different foods and drinks available for purchase. There is a coffee and tea bar available 24/7, also has water. I drank so much coffee during my stay. Outside of their main tent that they operate from they have a nice amount of seating and fireplaces. They have complimentary s'mores at sunset-late. One night they had complimentary snow cones! Yum. At night they had a musician perform. Very nice singer. The tent was fantastic, the bed was large, there were windows, and an in-tent shower and toilet. The shower gels smelled good. The bedding was very comfy. The fireplace worked very well at keeping us warm at night. I liked being able to sit on the porch and take in the scenery. All the staff was kind and welcoming. Clearly, I loved this place! Would totally recommend.

    Sunset at the camp
    Ron S.

    The wife HATES camping but i convinced her that this was not really camping. But it is kind off. The tents are well taken care of and clean. I would recommend getting one with a private bathroom. We had the star gazing one that has a window above the bed. You are far enough from any other tent so the noise is not bad. They have a 10:00 pm quiet time which helps also. You are far enough from anything so not much light pollution. There is an airport next to it but they don't keep the lights on all the time. My only real issue is with the Embers restaurant. I was ok with the prices in order to get the whole experience, but for the prices the food should be a little higher quality. They did provide s moors for roasting on the fire pits. What they need though is a fire pit with no chairs around it as the one with chairs all get taken up early. Also they don't have soft drinks so if you are a soda drinker you might need to sneak one in. If you are going to the Grand Canyon with kids they would really like this experience. We saw a number of kids that were actually talking to the parents instead of their phones.

    Some of the tents here
    Eden A.

    The staff at the Grand Canyon Under Canvas is amazing and so nice we got a hole tour of the place and are our guide showed us how to use the appliances in our tent. The tent was very clean and spacious. The bathroom in it was clean and nice. Beds were clean. They have a restaurant we did not try but seemed good. Also perfect for kids because they have s'more's and activities every night that you stay. Overall very nice glad we stayed at this Under Canvas in Grand Canyon

    Campsite
    Jennifer H.

    Talk about a memorable experience for the whole family! We got a tent with 1 bed for us parents and then there was a side tent for the teens. They were thrilled to have a space just for themselves. The tents are really quite lovely. We had a shower, couch + sitting area that seated 4, and the beds were ridiculously wonderful. They made sure the beds are luxurious! And while you are "roughing it" with no electricity in the tents, they make sure you are extremely comfortable. There are misters in the tent entranceway to cool down the air in your tent. There are charging bricks that charge up your fans, lanterns and yes, even your phone. But don't expect any wi-fi. You are glamping after all. But that's really the charm of it. In the evening, instead of folks sitting in their tents, everyone gathered in the main area outside the big community tents to have dinner, listen to live music, gather around the 4 (5?) fires with Adirondack chairs and talk. The Grand Canyon attracts a very international crowd (mainly from Europe) and it was wonderful sitting around the campfire and talking to different families on different evenings. My boys absolutely loved comparing cultures - as well as teaching all of the kids how to make s'mores. I had no idea s'mores were just an American thing! In the main tent, they have seating for relaxing and reading and lots of family-friendly games. Uno seems to be the game of choice - but we're a Phase 10 group. There's also a restaurant - it's laid back and pretty darn good. The menu is smaller but solid. And the drinks they make - are perfection. The staff are immensely friendly. Seriously, I don't know if I've seen a friendlier bunch. If you are on the fence about glamping, just do it. It will be the memory of a lifetime.

    Darren J.

    What a unique and enjoyable experience. Shout out to Krocky for an educational check in and a perfect start to our adventure. He epitomizes the Under Canvas vibe. Once we mastered our overnight heat management with the wood burning furnace, we got a great night sleep in our king-size bed despite the temp dropping down to 45 degrees. This was the last week before closing for the winter. Bunnies hopping outside our tent, coyotes howling in the middle of the night in the distance, you are at one with nature. Stargazing outside our tent was amazing The main tent is beautiful with great seating areas to enjoy the live music at night. Shout out to Luna Ruiz for a great performance. One little hiccup at our departing breakfast. Shout out to Janna for making things right. My wife's not a camper, but she's down with "glamping", so we will be checking out some of Under Canvas' other locations.

    Inside the lobby/main tent!
    Jen M.

    Glamping at its finest for sure!!! The other 2 people in my house hold are total nature lovers so while planning this Arizona trip, I figured under canvas Grand Canyon would be the perfect place to stay. It's like camping (which my 2 boys love) but way nicer. I ended up splurging for our stay and booked a suite which came with a private shower and toilet. We got there a little early so our room wasn't ready yet (check in is at 3) but joelle checked us all in and gave us a little tour of the common areas of the property. The lobby area/tent is beautiful! You wouldn't even think you were in a tent. The main tent includes the lobby and eating areas. Breakfast is served from 7-10 am and dinner is from 5-10pm. You order at the counter and take your number to one of the tables in that main tent. There are lots of tables to sit at (inside AND outside) and we ate our dinners early at 5 pm to avoid the crowds. In the main tent, there are also tons of books and games for you to borrow. There is also jenga and corn hole outside to play as well. There is yoga in the mornings (first come first serve) and also live music at night. AND smooooores!!! Yum! If your room is far, staff can take you and your bags over to your tent. There are designated trails for vehicles and carts (to take your bags to your tent). Our tent WAS pretty far but that is what we were hoping and actually requested since we were wanting a quiet and relaxing experience here. Our suite was huge, lots of room for the 3 of us. Prob bigger than a regular hotel room! There is no electricity here (of course) but they do provide a couple lanterns and small fans in the suite. There are also battery packs to charge your phones. If you need anything at all, there is a number to text or a number to call the front desk. Super convenient!! Watching the stars at night, the moon rising, and sun setting (and rising!) was incredible. No pictures could do it justice. Under canvas is just about 30 min from the Grand Canyon. This is a great place for the whole family, even for non campers like me! We really enjoyed our time here and cant wait to plan our visits to the other under canvas locations! Ps: hopefully you'll get checked in by joelle, she is the sweetest!!!!!

    Sunset
    Edmarie L.

    I cannot begin to thank the staff at the UCGC for the amazing time they gave us. This is the perfect place to unwind, rejuvenate, and get back to your center. The staff went above and beyond to put the G in glamping (guest services). We never went without, the staff got to know our group and made suggestions for food and drinks based on what they learned from us. Every morning we started our day with yoga at 630am. With clear blue skies and a nice mountain breeze it was the perfect was to start the morning. Every night we felt like little kids eating s'mores until our tummies ached. The breakfast, dinner, and drink options were also great. I felt like the staff were non-pushy camp counselors that were there to meet all our needs and ensure we had a great time. The tent was very large as our group was 3 women. We stayed in a 3 bed tent, and even when compared to some hotel beds these beds were infinitely more comfortable. There was sufficient space inside for all of our luggage (2 bags each). The breeze at night was perfect to stay cool during 4th of July AZ heat. We did not have a private bathroom in our tent, but the community bathrooms were great. They were clean, kept well stocked, and cleaned routinely. A no point did I feel unsafe and often left our tent unzipped with our belongings inside. The tent site is located about 25 minutes from the south rim of the Grand Canyon making this a great place to stay. This is a unique experience different from a hotel. It will be time reconnecting with yourself, family, partner that is well worth it.

    Reception
    Terrance P.

    Glamping is not my thing but with options like this, I may not go back to traditional camping. It's like a 5-star hotel room. The bedding is so nice. Mattress, comforter and pillows all so soft and warm. Toilet and shower all inside. Pull handle for shower. All nice and clean. There is no electricity. You're provided with battery packs to power the lanterns and charge all your personal electronics. We got the Stargazer with Hive. Absolutely gorgeous. No exterior lights so you're able to see the night sky while lying in bed. There's good distance between each sites. Parking is separate from the sites. No cooking or BBQ-ing at the sites. There is an on-site restaurant. They have a communal area for dining as well as gatherings where kids can play. They offer free smores at the firepit every evening. The food at the restaurant is really good and not that expensive. We learned this the hard way. Don't go out to eat in town as there is literally only one option and the food is bad and expensive. I suggest eating at your site and watch the sunset. It's absolutely humbling. Service is impeccable, especially one particular person, who may be a head staffer, calls himself "Mouse keeping." Spent three nights there in 100 degrees weather in late June. Nights will drop into the 50s. There are misters in the tents which really keep the interior comfortable. I would definitely do this again but most likely in spring or fall when it's more tolerable (during the day). Lastly, this is not cheap but I think it's worth it.

    Safari Tent

    Under Canvas exceeded my expectations! It was my anniversary and the guest experience team made our tent special for the occasion - Very kind. The bed was comfortable and each tent gets its own wood stove for the cold nights which definitely warms up the tent. Staff was very friendly, and the area is very dog friendly so Merle had a great time. Food was decent and there's not many options close by, but it's convenient.

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    How are the tents during the day when it's warmer? Do they stay somewhat cool?

    we were just there last weekend and it was about 97-100 degrees, and surprisingly the misters kept it somewhat cool .

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    Raptor Ranch - Wednesday, 4/1/2026 - Raptor Ranch in Williams, AZ.

    Raptor Ranch

    4.0(71 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    *Free attraction for all active duty military and their families!*…read more Arrived at 5-5:30 on a Thursday and the place had maybe 1 or 2 other families. You walk inside and there's a gift shop with a food stand in the back. They have some fresh produce-- apples, oranges, bananas, and I saw you could ask for tomatoes, peppers, and some other stuff. The coolers were filled with bottled drinks and beer. There were tables to sit at and a small counter to order food. We ordered our dinner -- they mostly had wings, burgers, a couple sides, and ice cream. My husband got buffalo wings (10), mozzarella sticks (10), and the five piece chicken tenders for the kids, plus 2 Gatorades and it was $52. I wasn't super hungry and figured I would pick at whatever was left. My husband said the wings were good! I tasted the sauce and it was flavorful but not overly hot. I did end up eating some of the kids' tenders and they were probably some of the better ones we've had in the area. You can definitely eat outside, so ask for your orders to go! I think the price for adults to enter the park is $10, slightly lower for kids, and, I believe, kids under 3 were free. Like it said though, active duty military and their families get in free. Either way, I would have paid for the experience if we had to. If you even remotely like dinosaurs or the Flinstones, you'll love it here. The park is very nostalgic, see my attached pictures! Lots of photo opportunities for the whole family, a slide, swings, and peddle karts that you can "race" on a track through the volcano. They also have animals-- sheep, goats, an alpaca, various kinds of birds. The animal exhibits made me a little sad, especially the birds. There was animal feed for the goats, sheep, and alpaca and it looked like there was a little stage and seating for shows. We stayed until they closed at 8! I bought my son a shirt and myself a hoodie. If we were in the area again when the kids were older, I'd definitely take them back. It was fun for wll ages!

    PSA: Not Pet…read moreFriendly! I This place is not nice for dogs. My dog won't go outside the RV because of these horrible sharp star shaped stickers that are all over the place. I spent an hour cleaning the floor and carpet in my RV because the dogs and my shoes had them stuck in them and I had to pick them out of the carpet one by one and there were hundreds of them. I had to pull these horrible things out of the pads of one of my dogs feet. My shoes had these things stuck in them and I had to pull them out one at a time and now my fingers are sore from getting poked by these things. My crocs are ruined. Not a relaxing place. Glad I only booked one night. I'm out first thing in the morning. I won't stay here again. I don't know how people tent camp at this place. Seriously, these little stickers ruined my night and the next day they are that bad. Find another park to stay in.

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    Raptor Ranch - Wednesday, 4/1/2026 - Raptor Ranch in Williams, AZ.

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    Phantom Ranch

    Phantom Ranch

    4.5(67 reviews)
    31.2 mi
    $$$

    It is very silly to write a Yelp review of a place that's nearly impossible to get a reservation…read moreat. But I do compulsively write Yelp reviews of everywhere I eat, so here goes. Location aside, the "hiker's stew" is genuinely an excellent stew. Good quality big chunks of beef and a really savory broth that lets you know just how long it was cooked. Some vegetables (corn) are likely canned, but that was both a minor issue and to be expected given the location. Overall it's genuinely very tasty. Salad was fresh but unremarkable. Cornbread was excellent. Cake was average. I do wish they had ice cream, but I understand the logistical difficulties there...

    Phantom Ranch is a unique experience in the bottom of the Grand Canyon. From the south rim, it is…read moreabout 7.5 miles down the South Kaibab trail or 10 miles via the Bright Angel trail. There's cabins and bunk houses that require a lottery 15 months in advance, which adds to the exclusivity of the experience. Steak dinner is offered by reservations only for $70pp U.S. From 8am- 8pm, there's a cantina open selling all the things you'd want while backpacking, including cold lemonade, beer, wine, snacks, and first aid items. This week, the canyon was bursting with color from all the flowers and vegetation growing after the heavy snow season. This was truly a special experience! The trail to Ribbon Falls/North Rim was closed at one of the bridges and the creek running too high to attempt a safe crossing, so we enjoyed a rest day and cooled off on the banks of the stunning Colorado River. We took pictures of the current ranch as big changes are underway with a new water system getting installed, which will impact access to the ranch for a while. Special mention to the staff, particularly Zach, who went above and beyond to show us hospitality. Also, best of luck to new hire Tyler as he settles into his new role at the ranch! The ranch is currently short-handed, and some of the staff are really feeling the stress, which is starting to show in their interactions with guests. Remember to be patient and kind. The bottom of the Grand Canyon can't be an easy place to live and work.

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    Indian Garden Campground - Large group campsite.

    Indian Garden Campground

    5.0(3 reviews)
    29.1 mi

    It's magical and wonderful and if you're lucky enough to spend the night here, you'll lay away in…read moreyour bed even years later and think about it. Too much hype? Prove me wrong. I first encountered Indian Garden on a hike up the Bright Angel Trail, at least seven or eight years ago. That's the trail it's on, but I had come down the South Kaibab, stayed at the Bright Angel Campground (also magical and wonderful) and then taken the longer route up to the rim via Bright Angel. I remember popping up out of all those switchbacks from the Colorado, encountering the more gentle slope along the river, and being totally blown away by all the trees at Indian Garden. It's full on riparian corridor! Indeed, this little stretch of the river where the picnic grounds, ranger station, pump station, and campground are located is its own little world. Day hikers often congregate on the trail side of the river -- they recommend you don't descend beyond this point as a day hike -- and as I walked by almost a decade ago, I just knew I needed to come back and stay in the campground. Fast forward to January of 2017 when a wonderful set of circumstances, including a last chance backcountry permit, allowed me to fulfill that dream. This time, I descended the Bright Angel Trail and spent two nights in the canyon. The campground is located about 4.5 miles down (some charts list it at 4.8) from the rim on the Bright Angel Trail. The first three are steep descents, the last mile-ish is more gradual. All told, you descend over 3500 feet, which still puts you around 4.5 miles (4.1, depending on the chart) from Phantom Ranch with another 1300 or so feet to descend. It's actually the perfect setup for backpacking. You haul your full pack only 4.5 down and 4.5 up. Take two nights. On that full day in between, make the hike down to Phantom and the Colorado River with only a daypack. On your half-day, march out to Plateau Point with daypack. You get to see it all, but only have 9 miles of trek under full weight, and the uphill portion will be when your pack is the lightest. The campground itself is incredible, and I can only imagine how it looks when the trees are leaved out. I've only been in January, but it must be a shaded dream in the summer. There's one group site, and the rest are just first-come, first-served sites that probably accommodate up to 2 small backpacking tents. They also each have a rain/shade structure over a picnic table, and a small concrete pad where you should do your cooking. You'll get two small ammo cans to hold your food or garbage, which should be sealed when not in use. Save those critters! You'll also post your backcountry permit in the new permit box affixed to each structure. You must have a permit to sleep here. Besides the permit, there are a few other rules you should be aware of: There are quiet hours, no cooking allowed on the tables, all food must be stored in the ammo cans, no fires allowed, and all other park rules apply. It's also worth mentioning that you shouldn't approach wildlife, and definitely not feed them. The deer in the Grand Canyon are too accustomed to humans, and there are problems. We had a herd come right through camp which was very special, but a good reminder that we need to respect them for their own good. As for amenities, there are nice pit toilets (the fan noises are a little distracting), several water stations, and even a small hiker hut with art on display, and a lending library. Grab a book and read, then put it back when you're done. As I sit here typing this, my mind has wandered back to Indian Garden. I almost ache for that feeling of being in that special place, on an adventure I'll remember for the rest of my life. I didn't so much enter that place, as that place has entered into me and my soul. To spend a few nights there only makes me appreciate how rare and special it really is.

    I slept here, in the Inner Canyon. The deer walked right through camp and we sat still. The sun set…read morehigh above us against the edge of the canyon and then we were in a strip of stars. The second night was especially quiet, only two or three other campgrounds being used, and we all woke up early to hike out in the dusk to beat the snow. You should go, you should go, you should go. You can do the hike down to the campground, you can get a backcountry permit to camp there. You can carry your food in and use the clean pit toilets. I didn't know it, but I could do those things, and now I'm one of those people that's done those things so I can tell you: you can do it, and you should. Go in the off season when it's not 100 degrees, watch the light in the trees and feel surrounded by the walls of red and copper stone. Think about the people who gardened here in Indian Garden, and read their stories in the lovely tiny little library, and carry them and this place with you everywhere you go forever after. I know I will.

    Bright Angel Campground - The wildlife are unbothered. Let them stay that way.

    Bright Angel Campground

    5.0(5 reviews)
    34.5 mi

    One of the prettiest camp grounds you'll ever see, you'll fall asleep listening to the Bright Angel…read moreCreek running practically next to you and the stars shooting overhead. In the morning, the views from your sleeping bag are of the canyon walls ablaze with the morning sun. This week, the canyon was bursting with color from all the flowers and vegetation blooming after the heavy winter snow. The campground is simple, but has plenty of drinking water spigots throughout camp, and even restrooms with flushing toilets and sinks. A half mile from the black bridge crossing the Colorado River and another short walk to Phantom Ranch Village, which had a few services and amenities, this is ideally located for a loop hike down N. Kaibab and up Bright Angel trails. Rangers who checked our permits had a sense of humor and seemed stoked to work in such a stunning place.

    A thought came to me recently as I've been thinking about trips to national parks, and thinking…read moreabout crowds, getting out of them, and seeing parts of the park that are quiet, thoughtful, and less-traveled. That thought was pretty simple. I want to come back here. There are so many parks and so many places in each park that I don't always want to re-visit old stops. But lately that's changed and I want to go back to a lot of them. Sometimes it's just because the first trip was special. Sometimes it's because enough time has passed that you now wonder how you would be changed by a place, now that you're a new person and that place remains unchanged. And sometimes you just want to take someone new and see it through their eyes. I've been in this campground a couple of times, but I've only stayed there once. It sits on the north side of the river, adjacent to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. My stay was in the winter and it was lesser-traveled, though I'm sure it's booked up and busy most of the year as this park is the most popular in the whole parks system. The campground itself is pretty simple, there are a couple dozen sites and each one has a picnic table, a hanger for your gear, and an ammo can where you need to store all of your food to keep it away from pests. The animals here are alarmingly accustomed to humans, and I've had run-ins with deer who are more like entitled hikers as they hog the trail and just roll their eyes at you. The campground is clean (no one drives up in their car and unloads a bunch of trash) but do make sure you show the utmost respect to this area. The whole canyon is special and a sacred place. The campground has water and toilets. Getting here is no small task. As they say, "Going down is optional, coming up is not." You descend several thousand feet from either rim, as this is accessible by the Bright Angel Trail (via the short River Trail that connects to the bridge), South Kaibab, and North Kaibab Trails. Downhill is brutal on knees and ankles, and you have to be in shape. Going up is brutal on everything. If you're staying at Bright Angel Campground, you're probably backpacking and you need to pack light, and know your limits. Give yourself time. You can break up the trip and also stop and Indian Garden and the campground there if you don't want to do it all in one day. There's plenty to do here. It's so odd that you have Phantom Ranch right here, and you can go over and get a drink or snack. If you book ahead of time, you can buy your meals here and have a nice meal. It's spendy, but for crying out loud, they have to pack it in by mule every time! I've taken the hike north to Ribbon Falls which is a nice day activity if you're spending a few nights here. Or you can just lounge at the campground and let your body recover. Shade is a premium in the scorching summer, and winter is bone chilling cold. The shoulder season is nice but crowded, so you really just pick your poison. As I sit here right now in my house in the city, I close my eyes tightly and I can hear the roar of the Colorado River in my mind. I'm back at the campground at the bottom of the canyon. We've left the madness of the village and wandered down through the magic canyon, crossed the bridge, and we're in the tent living our very best life. The moon is glowing and I can *just* imagine it. It's a special place. I'm feeling it -- I do want to go back.

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    Bright Angel Campground - Black Bridge crossing the Colorado river

    Black Bridge crossing the Colorado river

    Bright Angel Campground - Welcome to Bright Angel!

    Welcome to Bright Angel!

    Bright Angel Campground - Mule Train on N. Kaibab Trail, from west side of Bright Angel Creek in the campground.

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    Mule Train on N. Kaibab Trail, from west side of Bright Angel Creek in the campground.

    Bearizona - What the crazy...

    Bearizona

    4.6(1.6k reviews)
    27.9 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2010

    My family and I have been to Bearizona Wildlife Park twice now, and it has easily become one of our…read morefavorite spots to visit in Arizona. We love that it's right along historic Route 66 because there are so many fun things to see and do in the area. Bearizona itself is absolutely beautiful. Our favorite part is the drive-through experience where you get to see so many different animals up close. My son especially loves the baby bear cubs that are always climbing trees and playing together. It's such a cool experience and honestly feels more exciting than a regular zoo. The admission price is a little expensive, but they do offer discounts for veterans and seniors, and children under 4 are free, which helps. One thing I really love is that after the drive-through portion, you can park and walk through the park to see even more animals and attractions. The entire park is very clean, well maintained, and you can tell the animals are well cared for and comfortable. They also do little animal shows and interactive experiences. During our visit, we even got to touch a bearded dragon and feed otters, which was such a highlight for the kids. There are tons of photo opportunities, interactive activities, good food options, and the bathrooms were clean too. You could easily spend several hours here, especially if you take your time and do the drive-through loop more than once. Just make sure to follow the posted signs and keep your windows up when instructed, you definitely don't want the animals trying to investigate your car too closely! It can get pretty crowded on weekends, so I'd recommend going on a weekday if possible. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Bearizona to anyone looking for a fun family activity, especially with kids.

    We absolutely adored this place! Such a great concept! My friend had told me about this place years…read moreago and I'm so happy my girls and I were able to experience this place! Admission is $30/adult. I bought my tickets online and taxes and fees were about $15. So completely worth it. We opted to drive thru once, then parked to use their restrooms which were clean and well stocked. Then we drove through one more time before they closed that section--last car through at 4pm and the park closes at 5:30pm. The second time we went through, they had just fed all the animals so they were super active! They'll come right up to your car, which can feel a little intimidating. That's the closest I ever want to be to a bear or a wolf! They have the animal areas themed and everything is so cute! The walk through exhibits are great as well. Amazing gift shop. So cool to watch the grizzlies as well. If you're ever in Williams, AZ, I cannot recommend checking this place out more! You will not regret it!

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    Bearizona - Bearizona October 2013

    Bearizona October 2013

    Bearizona - "Babe" and "Jack" take time to smell the flowers

    "Babe" and "Jack" take time to smell the flowers

    Bearizona

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    Under Canvas Grand Canyon - campgrounds - Updated May 2026

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