Backland

Williams · Grand Canyon South Rim

Backland

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A premium glamping property near Williams rated 9.5, though across only 66 reviews. Restaurant, bar, pets and EV charging are all confirmed, which is a fuller offer than most tented properties. Wi-Fi is not confirmed. The rate sits at the top of this guide.

Location reality

In Williams, outside the park. About 53 miles to the South Entrance Station, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes. A full hour each way by car, or the railway instead of driving.

At a glance

Location
Williams, Arizona
Inside the national park
No
Property type
Glamping
Booking.com score
9.5 out of 10 (checked August 2026)
Reviews
66
Indicative price band
Premium (relative position, not a quoted rate)
Drive to the South Entrance
About 53 miles, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes
Drive to Grand Canyon Village
About 60 miles, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes
Confirmed amenities
Pet friendly, Family rooms, On-site restaurant, Bar, EV charging
Not confirmed
Pool, Shuttle, Free Wi-Fi (absent from our data, which is not the same as unavailable)
Address
6929 East Rosilda Springs Road, Williams, AZ 86046, United States

Who this suits, and who it does not

Book it if

  • Travelers treating the stay as the destination rather than a base
  • Couples who want food and drink on site in a remote setting
  • Guests bringing a dog

Book something else if

  • You are choosing on price
  • You need connectivity
  • You want to be near the rim in the morning, since this is the Williams end of the drive

Alternatives worth comparing

Under Canvas Grand CanyonPhoto via Booking.com

Under Canvas Grand Canyon

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Choose this instead for tented accommodation half an hour from the entrance rather than an hour.

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Is Williams the right base for you?

The widest choice and the strongest evening atmosphere, paid for with about an hour of driving each way. The full picture of what that area gives you, and what it costs you in drive time, is on our Williams guide. If you have not settled on an area yet, start with where to stay at the Grand Canyon, which compares every base side by side.

Review scores, amenities and rates change. Everything on this page was checked in August 2026; confirm current details with the property before you book.

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