Indian Garden is a small oasis that exists about 3000 feet below the rim, on the Tonto Platform, at the junction of the Bright Angel and Tonto trails. The only reason for Indian Garden being where it is is the existence of Garden Creek, a perennial water source. Up until the early 1900's the Havasupai indians used to raise corn, squash and beans at Indian Garden and this is how it received it's name.
 
There is also a sizable campground located at Indian Garden. This is most commonly used by many people to break up the hike from the river to the rim into two days. A Backcountry Permit is required to camp here overnight.
 
All camping must be in designated sights, no at-large camping is permitted anywhere in the area.
 
Use limits allow for 1 group, or 15 parties, or 50 campers.
 
A party is defined as 2-6 people, and a group as 7-12 people.
 

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