Cave Spring
Coconino National Forest Recreation — fishing, hiking
Location: SEDONA, AZ, AZ
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (607 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest’s most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout, and swimming, hiking and birding spots are nearby.There are several hiking trails in the vicinity.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Showers, Camp Host, Fishing
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Cave Spring sits in scenic Oak Creek Canyon within Coconino National Forest, featuring unmatched scenery with red rock cliffs, a stocked trout stream, and nearby hiking, swimming, and birding opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Abert's Squirrels, American Robins, Common Ravens, Eastern Collared Lizards, Narrowhead Garter Snakes, and Arizona Alligator Lizards present in area.
Insider tips for Cave Spring: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV or camp in a tent, as there are no hookups available Stream is stocked with trout for fishing opportunities
Skip Cave Spring if: You need RV hookups (none available at most sites). You plan to visit outside May through October (seasonal closure).
Best time to visit Cave Spring: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Flat Campground West (Sedona, AZ), Manzanita. (SEDONA, AZ), Fernow Cabin (FLAGSTAFF, AZ), Chavez Crossing (Sedona, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cave Spring
Cell signal at Cave Spring (SEDONA, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest’s most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout, and swimming, hiking and birding spots are nearby.There are several hiking trails in the vicinity.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV or camp in a tent, as there are no hookups available
Stream is stocked with trout for fishing opportunities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Phoenix, take I-17 to Highway 179 north toward Sedona. Turn north on Highway 89A and continue for 11 miles into Oak Creek Canyon. From Flagstaff, take I-17 to Highway 89A south. Follow 89A for 18 miles to Oak Creek Canyon.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Coconino National Forest Recreation fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Coconino National Forest Recreation before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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