Manzanita.
Coconino National Forest Recreation — ocean access, fishing
Location: SEDONA, AZ, AZ
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (495 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Manzanita Campground is a small, year-round, tent-only facility with campsites that fill up very quickly. Visitors enjoy the campground for its fishing and swimming holes along Oak Creek, beautiful scenery and excellent wildlife watching. Oak Creek Canyon is very crowded, especially on weekends; to get a campsite, it is best to reserve a weekday.Recreation and relaxation abound in Oak Creek Canyon.
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, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/manzanita to be notified when sites open up.
Small, year-round tent-only campground on Oak Creek with beautiful scenery, excellent wildlife watching, and recreational activities including fishing and swimming. Google reviews consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere, helpful camp host, and stunning sunset views.
Wildlife alert: White-nosed Coati, Collared Peccary, Abert's Squirrel, Northern Yellow Warbler, American Robin, Pyrrhuloxia, Eastern Collared Lizard, Narrowhead Garter Snake, Wandering Garter Snake
Insider tips for Manzanita.: Book early as a federal campground — sites fill up very quickly Request a weekday reservation to avoid weekend crowds in Oak Creek Canyon The location between two tall mountains provides natural shade and less wind
Skip Manzanita. if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 14 sites total. You want RV or vehicle camping — tent-only facility.
Best time to visit Manzanita.: Weekdays (any season) — Oak Creek Canyon is very crowded on weekends; reserving a weekday is best to secure a site. Year-round — Campground operates year-round.
Nearby campgrounds: Cave Spring (SEDONA, AZ), Pine Flat Campground West (Sedona, AZ), Chavez Crossing (Sedona, AZ), Fernow Cabin (FLAGSTAFF, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Manzanita.
Cell signal at Manzanita. (SEDONA, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Manzanita Campground is a small, year-round, tent-only facility with campsites that fill up very quickly. Visitors enjoy the campground for its fishing and swimming holes along Oak Creek, beautiful scenery and excellent wildlife watching. Oak Creek Canyon is very crowded, especially on weekends; to get a campsite, it is best to reserve a weekday.Recreation and relaxation abound in Oak Creek Canyon.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground
sites fill up very quickly
Request a weekday reservation to avoid weekend crowds in Oak Creek Canyon
The location between two tall mountains provides natural shade and less wind
Oak Creek Canyon is very crowded on weekends; reserving a weekday is best to secure a site
Campground operates year-round
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Phoenix, take I-17 north to Exit 298 for Highway 179. Take 179 north to Sedona. Turn right (north) onto Highway 89A in Oak Creek Canyon and travel 6 miles to the campground. From Flagstaff, take I-17 south and exit for Highway 89A toward Sedona. Travel 23 miles south on 89A (a winding mountain road) into Oak Creek Canyon. The campground is located just south of Slide Rock State Park.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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