Primitive canyon stays
Tent & Overland Camping at MERUS
Choose a primitive site sized for your setup, from small campsites to rim and group options.
From $20 per campsite, per night
Campsites are priced by site type and capacity—not as one separate site charge per vehicle. Select dates and a site for the final total.
Daily Entry Passes and Daily 4×4 Passes are additional unless the selected booking or an eligible membership includes them.
Rates checked MERUS’s booking system shows live availability and the final total. Choose Tent & Overland Camping after the catalog opens.
Lodging and park access are separate
Your lodging reservation covers the selected cabin or site. Every visitor also needs a Daily Entry Pass or eligible membership access. Each vehicle driven beyond the designated 4×4 boundary also needs a Daily 4×4 Pass or eligible membership benefit unless the selected booking says the pass is included.
At a glance
Compare the details that matter for your stay. The selected listing and reservation confirmation provide the final unit or site details.
- Starting rate
- From $20 per campsite, per night
- Site types
- Standard, rim, and group campsites
- Utilities
- Primitive sites without electric, water, or sewer connections
- Restrooms
- Bathrooms and showers are at the Park Office; there are no restroom buildings in the canyon
- Capacity
- Varies by site and is shown in live booking; standard sites use vehicle capacity
- Access
- Varies by site; review the selected listing and route before booking
- Arrival
- Campsite check-in is 3:00–5:30 p.m.; checkout is 10:00 a.m.; arrange any late arrival in advance and follow the reservation confirmation
- Passes
- Daily Entry Passes and Daily 4×4 Passes are separate unless the selected booking or an eligible membership includes them
Compare the options
Compare base rates and core features, then choose your dates in live booking for the exact unit, guest limit, and total.
Small / Regular Sites
$20 per site, per night
Choose the exact site in booking for the current vehicle and guest limit.
- Small site
- 1–2 vehicles
- Regular site
- Up to 3 vehicles
- Utilities
- Primitive
- Access
- Varies by selected site
Medium Sites
$30 per site, per night
A primitive site tier for a 3–4 vehicle setup.
- Vehicle capacity
- 3–4 vehicles
- Utilities
- Primitive
- Restrooms
- At the Park Office
- Access
- Varies by selected site
Large Sites
$40 per site, per night
A primitive site tier for a 5–7 vehicle setup.
- Vehicle capacity
- 5–7 vehicles
- Utilities
- Primitive
- Restrooms
- At the Park Office
- Access
- Varies by selected site
Eagle Point Rim Sites
$35–$55 per site, per night
Primitive rim sites sized for standard 2–3 vehicle or large 5–7 vehicle setups.
- Standard rim site
- $35; 2–3 vehicles
- Large rim site
- $55; 5–7 vehicles
- Utilities
- Primitive
- Restrooms
- Bathrooms and showers are at the Park Office; there are no restroom buildings in the canyon
- Access
- Confirm the selected site’s route before booking
Group Sites
$85–$100 per site, per night
Large primitive sites with different vehicle and guest capacities.
- Site range
- Eagle Point 200A/200B and South Pens 710/720
- Capacity
- Varies by site; confirm the exact limit in live booking
- Utilities
- Primitive
- Planning help
- Contact MERUS for a coordinated group stay
Rates are in U.S. dollars per cabin or site, per night. Cabin rates can vary by date. Taxes and booking fees are added at checkout, and the live booking total is final. MERUS’s booking system shows live availability and the final total. Choose Tent & Overland Camping after the catalog opens.
Check campsite availabilityWhat’s included
Check the selected product in live booking for its final inclusions.
Included with the selected stay
- The selected campsite for the reserved dates
- The site capacity and any physical features named in the selected listing
- Access to Park Office bathrooms and showers during their available hours
Plan or pay for separately
- A Daily Entry Pass or eligible membership access for every guest
- A Daily 4×4 Pass or eligible membership benefit for each vehicle driven beyond the designated 4×4 boundary
- Camping equipment, drinking water, food, power, and waste supplies
- Taxes and booking charges shown at checkout
What to bring
- All shelter, sleep, cooking, lighting, and weather protection needed for a primitive stay
- Enough drinking water, food, and fuel for the full stay
- Containers and supplies to pack out trash, food waste, pet waste, and hygiene products
- Offline directions, the current Trail Guide or map, and equipment required for your route
Location and access
Sites are spread across rim and canyon areas. Access conditions vary, and some routes may require a qualifying 4WD vehicle. Review the selected listing and current route before booking.
Bathrooms and showers are at the Park Office, not in the canyon. Plan for the distance between your site and those facilities.
Stay policies
The live product, reservation confirmation, and current park policies provide the final instructions for your stay.
Arrival
Lodging check-in is 3:00–5:30 p.m. and checkout is 10:00 a.m. Use the instructions in your reservation confirmation, and contact the Park Office before travel if you may arrive after 5:30 p.m.; late arrival is available only by prior arrangement.
See arrival detailsCancellation
Cancellation and rain-check terms vary by booking type. Review the current policy and the terms attached to the selected reservation.
See cancellation termsFire and cooking
Wood, charcoal, and other live-fuel fires are prohibited. Propane equipment is allowed only when current park conditions permit; confirm before use.
See fire rulesQuiet hours and conduct
Quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m. Follow the current rule, posted signs, and staff instructions throughout the stay.
See park rules & safetyQuestions about this stay
Are campsite prices charged per vehicle?
No. The displayed lodging rate is for the selected campsite per night. Standard site tiers use vehicle capacity to help you choose the right site.
Are there bathrooms at the campsites?
There are no restroom buildings in the canyon. Bathrooms and showers are at the Park Office, so plan for the distance from your selected site.
What time is campsite checkout?
Campsite checkout is 10:00 a.m. Follow any site-specific departure instructions in your reservation confirmation.
How should I handle waste while primitive camping?
Pack out all trash, leftover food, pet waste, and hygiene products. Follow the current human-waste instructions provided by park staff.
Check your dates
MERUS’s booking system shows live availability and the final total. Choose Tent & Overland Camping after the catalog opens. Check the selected product’s capacity, passes, and policies before checkout.
