Manzanita Campground in Oak
Creek Canyon North of Sedona

Scenes Around Manzanita Campground ©Valerie Millett

Manzanita Camping is on banks of Oak Creek in the Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park. Creekside, campers will enjoy fishing, swimming and the sounds of the tumbling Oak Creek. The landscape decor is lush with Arizona Ash and Box Elder trees. Oak Creek is regularly stocked with trout. Great scenery, wildlife watching, hiking, swimming in the nearby Slide Rock area and scenic photo opportunities makes this campground the ideal camping spot.

It gets crowded here, particularly during the summer months. It is a relatively small campground and RV's are prohibited. Get here early or you may not get a spot. Manzanita Campground is open all year. Camping is limited to tent camping only. Campsites are available for picnic/day-use from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7.00.

Facilities & Amenities. There are 18 single-unit camp sites and each site is limited to 8 campers per site. Picnic tables, fire rings, cooking grills, drinking water and barrier-free vault toilets are onsite. A camp host is available. -Firewood is available for sale.

Reservations. Reservations are required for the best sites. Reservations can be made online by calling 877.444.6777 or for the hearing impaired, TDD at 877-833-6777. Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Guest must occupy the site within 24 hours or forfeit. Please bring the confirmation letter with you as you must show it to the camp host.

• Tents and small sleep-in vehicles only, trailers are not permitted.
• Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
• 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.

Camping Fees. $18 per night, $7 additional for a second vehicle. Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access, America-the-Beautiful Senior or America-the-Beautiful Access passes will receive 50% for overnight camping.) Campsites are available for picnic/day-use from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7.00. Note that fees and camping guidelines are subject to change without notice.

Directions. Easy access. Go north on Highway 89A from Sedona about 6 miles within Oak Creek Canyon. Manzanita is on the west side of US 89A. See map below.

More Information.

• Red Rock Ranger District
• P.O. Box 300
• Sedona, Arizona 86339
• (928) 282-4119

Map Directions To Manzanita Campground.

Map of the Manzanita Campground in Sedona

Other Sedona Campgrounds.

Also see Bootlegger, Cave Springs, Pine Flat and Chavez Crossing Group Campsite.

Scenes At or Near Manzanita Campgrounds

The following photos are compliments of Valerie Millet for your viewing pleasure. All pictures copyright Valerie Millett and may not be used without written permission.

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