Pine Flat Campground

Pine Flat Campground in scenic Oak Creek Canyon is one of the forest's most popular campgrounds. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout, and if the fishing isn't any good you can always go swimming, hiking or birdwatching. Add to that the fact that Slide Rock State Park (listed in Life Magazine as one of the nation's ten best swimming holes) and the thriving resort town of Sedona are only a short drive away and you can see why this area is so popular.

Campsites are located in a shady stand of ponderosa pines in the upper reaches of the canyon. Many of the campsites are located right on the banks of Oak Creek. None are very far from it. There are several hiking trails in the vicinity. Some lead up the canyon slopes to offer good views of the surrounding scenery. The creek is bordered with paths that lead along its picturesque course offering great bird watching and good fishing.

Location: 14 miles south of Flagstaff, 13 miles north of Sedona in Scenic oak Creek Canyon. Elevation is 5,500 feet

GPS: N35° 0' 45.0354", W-111° 44' 18.8514"

Access: On US Highway 89A, drive south about 14 miles from Flagstaff or north about 12 miles from Sedona. Located just off the paved highway to the west.

Season: Pine Flat will open March 6, 2009 and will close September 8, 2009.

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

Facilities: There are 56 single unit sites at Pine Flat Campground, of which 18 are reservable. Cave Springs is a mile south (downstream) of Pine Flat and has coin-operated showers which guests of Pine Flat are welcome to use. Tables, fire rings and cooking grills, paved roads and spurs, vault-type toilets (barrier free), and drinking water are available.

Fees: $20 per night, $7 second vehicle. (Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access, America-the-Beautiful Senior or America-the-Beautiful Access passes may receive a 50% discount for overnight camping.) Campgrounds available for picnic/day use from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7.00. Reservations for camping accepted online by the Recreation.gov or by calling toll-free: 877-444-6777, or for the hearing impaired, TDD at 877-833-6777. Firewood is available for sale in all our campgrounds by our hosts. The price is $6.00 each or 3 bags for $15.

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, small motor homes and trailers under 30' are allowed.
• No utility hookups.
• Pets must always be restrained or on a leash.
• 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.

Photos: Upper Right: Highway 89A at the entrance to Pine Flat Campground. Left: One of the creekside sites at Pine Flat Campground. Lower Right: A beautiful view from Pine Flat Campground.

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