Bootlegger Picnic Area

At this creekside picnic area you'll have a fishing hole and that's not all. Add spectacular scenery, clear water swimming holes, picturesque hiking trails and excellent wildlife watching (in other words, the standard amenities of Oak Creek Canyon) and it should come as no surprise that these pieces of recreational real estate are in high demand.

The decor at this day-use site is Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. The creek is regularly stocked with trout. Colorful songbirds add a flash of brilliance to the trees.

The A.B.Young Trail leaves from the southernmost end of the grounds. Take steps down to the creek, cross the creek and find an old metal sign indicating the trailhead.

Location: 18 miles south of Flagstaff, 9 miles north of Sedona in scenic Oak Creek Canyon.

Elevation: 5,200 ft.

GPS: N34° 58’ 10.92”, W-111° 45' 2.3394"

Access: On US Highway 89A, drive south from Flagstaff or north from Sedona, located just off the paved highway.

Season: mid-March through mid-September

Attractions: Picnia area, fishing, swimming/wading, hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, photography

Facilities: Picnic tables, fire rings and cooking grills, vault toilets (barrier free)

Fees: $8 per car (up to 5 people), walk-ins, bicycle, extra persons: $2 each, or the Red Rock WEEKLY or Grand Annual Pass. (Holders of the America-the-Beautiful Senior or Access pass, or the Golden AGE or Golden ACCESS passes will receive a 50% discount).

Notes:

• No drinking water.
• Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. (See FAQs)

For more information contact:
Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20429, Sedona AZ 86341, (928) 282-4119