The Grand Circle: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon by RV

I-15 past Las Vegas to Valley of Fire, then Zion, Bryce Canyon, Page and the Grand Canyon's South Rim, returning on I-40 through Route 66 country.

Photo: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Suggested length
9 nights
Round trip
1317 mi
Driving
about 26 h 20 min (car, no traffic)
Best season
Apr–May, Sep–Oct

Sources last checked 2026-10-28.

Itinerary

I-15 past Las Vegas to Valley of Fire, then Zion, Bryce Canyon, Page and the Grand Canyon's South Rim, returning on I-40 through Route 66 country.

  1. Day 1 · Valley of Fire State Park

    Downtown LA → Valley of Fire State Park: 320 mi · 6 h 05 min by car

    Suggested area: Valley of Fire State Park · no campground chosen · choose one

  2. Days 2–3 · Springdale

    Valley of Fire State Park → Springdale: 132 mi · 2 h 54 min by car

    Suggested area: Springdale · no campground chosen · choose one

  3. Days 4–5 · Bryce Canyon City

    Springdale → Bryce Canyon City: 84 mi · 2 h 09 min by car

    Suggested area: Bryce Canyon City · no campground chosen · choose one

  4. Day 6 · Page

    Bryce Canyon City → Page: 150 mi · 3 h 10 min by car

    Suggested area: Page · no campground chosen · choose one

  5. Days 7–8 · Grand Canyon Village

    Page → Grand Canyon Village: 139 mi · 3 h 04 min by car

    Suggested area: Grand Canyon Village · no campground chosen · choose one

  6. Day 9 · Williams

    Grand Canyon Village → Williams: 60 mi · 1 h 20 min by car

    Suggested area: Williams · no campground chosen · choose one

  7. Day 10 · Return

    Williams → Downtown LA: 432 mi · 7 h 38 min by car

Dates, travelers and nights
  1. Downtown LA → Valley of Fire State Park: 320 mi · 6 h 05 min by carValley of Fire State Park1 night
  2. Valley of Fire State Park → Springdale: 132 mi · 2 h 54 min by carSpringdale (Zion)2 nights
  3. Springdale → Bryce Canyon City: 84 mi · 2 h 09 min by carBryce Canyon City2 nights
  4. Bryce Canyon City → Page: 150 mi · 3 h 10 min by carPage (Lake Powell)1 night
  5. Page → Grand Canyon Village: 139 mi · 3 h 04 min by carGrand Canyon Village (South Rim)2 nights
  6. Grand Canyon Village → Williams: 60 mi · 1 h 20 min by carWilliams (Route 66)1 night
  7. Williams → Downtown LA: 432 mi · 7 h 38 min by car
9 nights1317 mi round trip26 h 20 min driving (car time)

At this pace, LA → Valley of Fire State Park and Williams → Los Angeles are longer than 5 h by car; RVs drive slower, so consider an extra stop.

Drive times are OSRM road-routing estimates for a car, without traffic; an RV is usually slower. Changing nights updates the dates, campground sections, RV prices and search link on this page.

Numbered: overnight areas · ⛺ recommended campgrounds · select a stop to jump to its day.

Routing: OSRM route over OpenStreetMap data (car profile), 2026-10-28. Car times; allow more in an RV.

RVs for this trip

Priced for 9 nights. Shorter rigs fit more of this route's campgrounds.

  • 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2Class C motorhome · sleeps 7 · 24 ft$201/night listed · $1,809 for 9 nights before fees
  • Sunshine DaydreamClass C motorhome · sleeps 6 · 25 ft$195/night listed · $1,755 for 9 nights before fees
  • 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3Class C motorhome · sleeps 7 · 24 ft$201/night listed · $1,809 for 9 nights before fees
  • Cruise America: Compact (19')Sleeps 3Price by quote

See all 248 matching RVs with your dates

Full RV details and vehicle considerations
RV length limits on this trip

A 25 ft RV matches the published length guidance at 34 of 38 route campgrounds that post a maximum length. Posted limits don’t guarantee a site; confirm your selected campsite.

Class C motorhome

Why
  • 96% of local listings have a generator, for power at dry campsites.

Camper van

From a rental company

Cruise America Compact (19')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Compact (19')

Sleeps 3 · 20 ft long · 2 beds · Generator

Check with Cruise America: Name says 19 ft; specs say 20 ft. We show both rather than pick one.

Tanks: Fresh 21 gal, grey 16 gal, black 17 gal, propane 11 gal · 40 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 37 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 20 ft for tight campground loops
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • Sleeps 3

Pickup: not listed at a nearby depot; ask Cruise America

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $514 for 1317 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: 19' Compact RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

Cruise America Compact Plus (20')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Compact Plus (20')

Sleeps 4 · 20.5 ft long · 2 beds · Generator

Tanks: Fresh 21 gal, grey 16 gal, black 17 gal, propane 11 gal · 40 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 36 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 20.5 ft for tight campground loops
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • Sleeps 4

Pickup: Los Angeles (Carson) (26 min drive from downtown LA)

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $514 for 1317 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: Compact Plus 20' RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

Cruise America Standard (25')

Cruise America Fleet class · Ford · unit assigned at pickup

Standard (25')

Sleeps 5 · 25 ft long · 3 beds · Generator · Solar

Tanks: Fresh 40 gal, grey 25 gal, black 25 gal, propane 12 gal · 55 gal gas fuel

Why this fits
  • Matches published length guidance at 34 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • Solar panels
  • 40 gal fresh water tank

Pickup: Los Angeles (Downey) (15 min drive from downtown LA), Los Angeles (Carson) (26 min drive from downtown LA), Costa Mesa (49 min drive from downtown LA), Fillmore (1 h 11 min drive from downtown LA) +5 more

Ratenot shown; quoted by Cruise America for your dates
Mileage estimate≈ $514 for 1317 mi round trip at 39¢ per mile source
Unknownnightly rate, taxes, insurance, kits, fuel

Specs and photos: Cruise America: Standard 25' RV Rental, checked 2026-10-28.

From a local owner

Class C motorhome: 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularTop rated

2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O2

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 7 · seatbelts not listed

24 ft long · 2019 · Generator · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Santa Ana, CA · delivers up to 100 mi★ 4.9 (32)

Why it fits Grand Circle
  • Matches published length guidance at 35 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 24 ft for tight campground loops
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • 40 gal fresh water tank
Listed price$201/night listed · $1,809 for 9 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Class C motorhome: Solar-Powered, Pet Friendly, Ready-to-Go Sunshine Daydream

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularTop rated

Solar-Powered, Pet Friendly, Ready-to-Go Sunshine Daydream

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 6 · 6 seatbelts (listed)

25 ft long · 2022 · Generator · Solar · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Long Beach, CA · delivers up to 25 mi★ 5.0 (22)

Why it fits Grand Circle
  • Matches published length guidance at 34 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • Solar panels
  • 44 gal fresh water tank
Listed price$195/night listed · $1,755 for 9 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Class C motorhome: 2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3

Outdoorsy Owner’s RV · this specific vehicle

Most popularDelivers to you

2019 Thor Four Winds 23U O3

Class C motorhome · Sleeps 7 · seatbelts not listed

24 ft long · 2019 · Generator · Pets allowed

Pickup: owner in Santa Ana, CA · delivers up to 100 mi★ 4.7 (25)

Why it fits Grand Circle
  • Matches published length guidance at 35 of 38 route campgrounds that post one; confirm your campsite
  • Compact at 24 ft for tight campground loops
  • Generator for power at sites without hookups
  • 50 gal fresh water tank
Listed price$201/night listed · $1,809 for 9 nights before fees
Mileageset by the owner; not in our data
Unknownservice fees, taxes, protection, deposit

Also listed on RVshare.

Where to stay

Two or three options per overnight area. Hookups are not in our campground data, so check each listing for hookups or dry camping.

Valley of Fire State Park 1 night · set a start date for exact nights

  • Valley of Fire State Park, listing photo
    Photo: Park website listing
    Valley of Fire State ParkOverton · 2.8 mi · 9 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 76 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 76 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    Reserve on Park website ↗
  • Desert Paradise with Mountain Views, listing photo
    Photo: Hipcamp listing
    Desert Paradise with Mountain ViewsMoapa Valley · 20 mi · 38 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 30 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 30 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    Reserve on Hipcamp ↗
  • Echo Bay Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Echo Bay CampgroundBoulder City · 20.1 mi · 41 min drive from the stop area · max length not postedOnline availability on Recreation.gov
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Most reviewed of these (47)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

Springdale 2 nights · set a start date for exact nights

  • Watchman Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Watchman CampgroundSpringdale · 1.7 mi · 5 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 79 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 79 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (4758)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • South Campground (Ut), listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    South Campground (Ut)Springdale · 1.6 mi · 5 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 40 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 40 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Range RV Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Hipcamp listing
    Range RV CampgroundApple Valley · 33.8 mi · 50 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 70 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 70 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    Reserve on Hipcamp ↗

14 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Bryce Canyon City 2 nights · set a start date for exact nights

  • North Campground (Ut), listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    North Campground (Ut)Bryce · 3.1 mi · 9 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 76 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 76 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (825)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Sunset Campground (Ut), listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Sunset Campground (Ut)Bryce · 3.1 mi · 9 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 50 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 50 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Pine Lake Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Pine Lake CampgroundCedar City · 17.7 mi · 48 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 35 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 35 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

10 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Page 1 night · set a start date for exact nights

  • Lake Powell Gateway RV Resort, Big Water, Utah, listing photo
    Photo: Campspot listing
    Lake Powell Gateway RV Resort, Big Water, UtahBig Water · 17.2 mi · 25 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 60 ft (listing data)Availability not shown online
    • Posts sites up to 60 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    Reserve on Campspot ↗

Grand Canyon Village 2 nights · set a start date for exact nights

  • Mather Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Mather CampgroundGrand Canyon · 1.6 mi · 5 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 30 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 30 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (5453)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • North Rim Campground (Az), listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    North Rim Campground (Az)North Rim · 211.8 mi · 295 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 40 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 40 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Desert View Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Desert View CampgroundGrand Canyon · 25.4 mi · 49 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 30 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 30 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

1 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Williams 1 night · set a start date for exact nights

  • Kaibab Lake Sites and Group Areas, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Kaibab Lake Sites and Group AreasWilliams · 4.2 mi · 9 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 62 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 62 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    • Closest of these to the stop area
    • Most reviewed of these (429)
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • White Horse Lake Campground, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    White Horse Lake CampgroundWilliams · 17.3 mi · 63 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 50 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 50 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Dogtown Lake Campground and Group, listing photo
    Photo: Recreation.gov listing
    Dogtown Lake Campground and GroupWilliams · 7.7 mi · 29 min drive from the stop area · longest posted site 40 ft (listing data)Online availability on Recreation.gov
    • Posts sites up to 40 ft, which matches the published length guidance for a 25 ft RV; confirm your campsite
    • Takes online reservations on Recreation.gov
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗

5 more RV campgrounds within 20 miles in our data.

Costs

RV rentalFrom $981 base subtotal ($109/night × 9, lowest listed match: Cozy Affordable Family 2018 RV (Discount… on Outdoorsy)Estimate
Rental fees, insurance, mileageSet by the provider at checkout; not included above.Unpriced
Campgrounds (6 stops)Rates are shown on each booking site.Unpriced
Fuel1317 road miles round trip; fuel is not estimated here.Unpriced

There is no complete trip total: only the RV base rate is known before you get a quote.

Before you go

One-way options

  • Cruise America: one-way reservations are available between most rental centers by advance reservation only, subject to availability; drop fees vary by location, dates and vehicle availability. Cruise America: RV rental FAQs (one-way)
  • El Monte RV: offers one-way rentals (pick up in one city, drop off in another), with one-way specials listed on its site; a one-way surcharge can apply. El Monte RV: One-way RV rentals

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