Manzanita Campground

At this creekside campground you'll have a fishing hole for your back yard, 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. Now comes the bad news. This campground is small, so small that trailers and RV's are prohibited. So small that to get a campsite here you've got to be more than early, you've got to be lucky.

The decor at Manzanita Campground 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. Access is easy. The campground is just a few yards off US 89A and the pull-throughs are paved.

Location: Twenty-one miles south of Flagstaff, 6 miles north of Sedona in scenic Oak Creek Canyon. Elevation is 4,800 ft. at Manzanita.

GPS: N34° 56' 9.7434", W-111° 44' 41.3874"

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

Scheduled Season: Open year-round.

Attractions: Camping, Fishing, Swimming/wading, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing, Photography

Facilities: 18 single-unit sites, tables, fire rings and cooking grills, drinking water, vault toilets (Barrier free)

Fees:

• $18 per night, $7 additional for a second vehicle. (Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access, America-the-Beautiful Senior or America-the-Beautiful Access passes will receive 50% for overnight camping.)
• Campites are available for picnic/day-use from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7.00.
• Firewood is available for sale in all our campgrounds by our hosts. The price is $6.00 ea or 3 bags for $15.

Reservations: Tent camping only, up to 8 people per site. 7 day stay limit. Rereservable sites are #9 through 19. Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Must occupy site within 24 hours or forfeit. No ATV's. Please bring the confirmation letter with you as you must show it to the camp host.

Reservations may be made on line at Recreation.gov or by calling toll-free: 877-444-6777, or for the hearing impaired, TDD at 877-833-6777.

Notes:

• Oak Creek is very crowded, especially on weekends. To get a campsite it is best to come on a weekday and come early.
• Tents and small sleep-in vehicles only, trailers are not permitted.
• Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
• No utility hookups.
• Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. (See FAQs)
• No horses allowed in the campground.
• No glass containers are permitted at nearby Slide Rock State Park or Grasshopper Point Swim Area.
• Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite.
• 7 day stay limit.

For more information contact:
Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20249, Sedona AZ 86341, (928) 282-4119