Chavez Crossing
Federal campground in Coconino National Forest Recreation
Location: Sedona, AZ, AZ
Price: From $108 per night
Price range: $108–$136 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (57 reviews)
Season: May through October
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is in the picturesque Red Rock district of Arizona, with famous red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets. Placed beside a creek and surrounded by sycamore and cypress groves, the campground’s location offers a fresh sense of the great outdoors. It’s also conveniently close to developed entertainment like golf courses and stylish restaurants in the resort town of Sedona.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chavez-crossing to be notified when sites open up.
Chavez Crossing offers picturesque red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets in Sedona's Red Rock district, situated beside a creek surrounded by sycamore and cypress groves. The location provides convenient access to Oak Creek Canyon's majestic red-hued cliffs and is close to Sedona's golf courses and restaurants.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Collared Peccary, Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, and Common Black Hawk present in the area within 8km
Insider tips for Chavez Crossing: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Drive through Oak Creek Canyon via Highway 89A from Flagstaff for scenic views
Skip Chavez Crossing if: You need RV hookups - none are available at this campground. You plan to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 3 total sites available.
Best time to visit Chavez Crossing: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin (Sedona, AZ), Crescent Moon Ramada (SEDONA, AZ), Manzanita. (SEDONA, AZ), Cave Spring (SEDONA, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chavez Crossing
Cell signal at Chavez Crossing (Sedona, AZ): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is in the picturesque Red Rock district of Arizona, with famous red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets. Placed beside a creek and surrounded by sycamore and cypress groves, the campground’s location offers a fresh sense of the great outdoors. It’s also conveniently close to developed entertainment like golf courses and stylish restaurants in the resort town of Sedona.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 3 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Drive through Oak Creek Canyon via Highway 89A from Flagstaff for scenic views
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
201 Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. Sedona, AZ 86336 If coming from Flagstaff, take I-17 south to Hwy 89A. Go south on 89A through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Left to State Highway 179. Go South on Hwy 179 approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. to the campground on the left hand side adjacent to Poco Diablo Resort. From Phoenix get off on Sedona Exit 298 travel 12.7 miles North on HW 179, turn left on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. to the campground on the left adjacent to The Poco Diablo Resort a
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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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