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Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

Coconino National Forest Recreation — fishing, hiking

Location: Sedona, AZ, AZ

Price: From $200 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (69 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Crescent Moon Ranch is an exceptional year-round place to stay in beautiful Sedona. The central Arizona facility is a rustic, historic ranch house adjacent to Oak Creek and near the base of the towering Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the Southwest. Guests can enjoy hiking, photography or simply relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crescent-moon-ranch-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Crescent Moon Ranch is a year-round rustic cabin in Sedona adjacent to Oak Creek near Cathedral Rock, offering hiking, fishing, photography, and wildlife viewing with a 4.6/5 rating from 684 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Sonoran Gopher Snake, Common Black Hawk present within 8km

Insider tips for Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Cabin accommodates up to 10 people Accessible by vehicle Water access provides exceptional views of Cathedral Rock

Skip Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available at this site. Seeking primarily hiking-focused experience — facility is better suited for water-based activities. Wanting modern restroom facilities — latrine-style facilities present.

Best time to visit Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin: Year-round — Facility operates year-round according to RIDB official description.

Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Moon Ramada (SEDONA, AZ), Chavez Crossing (Sedona, AZ), Manzanita. (SEDONA, AZ), Cave Spring (SEDONA, AZ).

Cell Phone Coverage at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

Cell signal at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin (Sedona, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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.

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Sedona, AZ, AZ★ 4.4 (69 reviews)From $200/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Crescent Moon Ranch is an exceptional year-round place to stay in beautiful Sedona. The central Arizona facility is a rustic, historic ranch house adjacent to Oak Creek and near the base of the towering Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the Southwest. Guests can enjoy hiking, photography or simply relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Expecting hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ Seeking primarily hiking-focused experience — facility is better suited for water-based activities✕ Wanting modern restroom facilities — latrine-style facilities present

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Cabin accommodates up to 10 people

Accessible by vehicle

Water access provides exceptional views of Cathedral Rock

Best: Year-round

Facility operates year-round according to RIDB official description

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Northern Black-tailed Rattlesnake, Sonoran Gopher Snake, Common Black Hawk present within 8km

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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928-203-7500· Coconino National Forest Recreation
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Getting there →

From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 and take the Sedona exit (exit 298) onto Highway 179 north. Go through the Village of Oak Creek, to Sedona. Turn left onto State Highway 89A and proceed west through Sedona to Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Turn left and continue to Chavez Ranch Road and turn left again. At the stop sign, continue straight. At the top of the hill again continue straight bearing to the right towards the gravel road and go through the locked gate (which has a "Road Closed" si

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin cost per night?+
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin costs $200 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin open?+
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?+
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?+
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$200 /night★ 4.4 (69)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Crescent Moon Ramada

SEDONA, AZ

From $182/night

Chavez Crossing

Sedona, AZ

From $108/night

Manzanita.

SEDONA, AZ

From $30/night

Cave Spring

SEDONA, AZ

From $30/night

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