Cabin rental · U.S. Forest Service · Coconino National Forest Recreation · Sedona, AZ

Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin

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. The cabin can accommodate up to 10 people for overnight use. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Cabin rentalReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteDark sky20 ft max
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4fires
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Newman Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 16 mi away · 751 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Cabins with electric1
This cabin is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehicles
001FullYes / –10 / 3

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length20 ft
Dark sky2.7 miles from Sedona, Arizona, a certified International Dark Sky Community

With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large living room, two kitchens and an enclosed sun porch, Crescent Moon offers plenty opportunities and views.The charming bedrooms offer a queen, 2 full, twin over full bunkbed, and 3 roll away beds. Electricity and running water are provided, and the house has heating and air conditioning, providing a comfortable stay any time of the year. Please be mindful of reducing energy use by not leaving windows open with central heating/cooling system on. The house is fully furnished, including a dining room table and chairs, sectional couch, screened in sun porch. The large kitchen has a sink, electric stovetop range, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave. There is a limited supply of plates, pots and pans, and silverware. The smaller kitchen has a sink, cupboard storage and extra counter space.Guests must bring their own bedding and pillows, flashlights, towels, food, dishtowels, extra cooking utensils/ dish preferences, bedding and linens are NOT provided. Guests must clean the cabin, close and lock windows and doors. Please pack out trash (no trash service provided at this location).

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.04 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.17 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.94 inches of precipitationApril: 0.77 inches of precipitationMay: 0.68 inches of precipitationJune: 0.16 inches of precipitationJuly: 1.62 inches of precipitationAugust: 2.04 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.72 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.38 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.12 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.48 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.2°F averageFebruary: 48.8°F averageMarch: 53.7°F averageApril: 59.4°F averageMay: 68.4°F averageJune: 77.7°F averageJuly: 82.3°F averageAugust: 80.6°F averageSeptember: 75.1°F averageOctober: 64.8°F averageNovember: 53.9°F averageDecember: 45.3°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Sedona, 5 miles from the campground at 4,220 feet, station USC00027708 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 17 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townSedona, Arizona
Coordinates34.8253° N, 111.8019° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Newman Piles Rx

    16 mi from the campground · 751 acres

  • Prescribed
    Newman 2 Piles Rx

    16 mi from the campground · 723 acres

  • Prescribed
    Walker Hill 2 Piles Rx

    30 mi from the campground · 356 acres

  • Prescribed
    Walker Hill Piles Rx

    32 mi from the campground · 725 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearCanyon Outfitters ↗2.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗13.1 mi
RV sales & serviceLittle Dealer Little Prices ↗33.4 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

The nearby towns of Sedona and Oak Creek offer plenty of lodging, camping, shopping and dining. A variety of hiking and swimming destinations are within a short drive, including the well-known Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness area.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Red Rock Crossing
    0.4 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Templeton
    3.7 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Secret Slickrock
    0.4 mi trail
  • 0.3 mi
    Ramshead
    1.1 mi trail
  • 0.4 mi
    Baldwin Spur
    under 0.1 mi trail
  • 0.5 mi
    Ridge
    2.8 mi trail

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Coconino National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Placed beside a tree-lined creek with Sedona's famous red rock cliffs in the background, Crescent Moon's location offers a serene natural setting. The site lies in the high desert at the base of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. Cresent Moon sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet and was built by ranchers of the original homestead. The cabin was later made available for public use by the U.S. Forest Service.

Recreation

Guests can picnic at the adjacent day use area and fish, swim and wade in the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek. Flora, fauna and rock formations in the surrounding area provide excellent subjects for photography. Within a few minutes, visitors can access hiking, biking and scenic driving through Oak Creek Canyon, to view majestic red-hued cliffs, buttes and canyons. The site is also convenient to Sedona, a resort town with shopping, dining, golfing and other attractions.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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  • Camping Arizona
    Bruce Grubbs, 2021
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  • Best Tent Camping: Arizona
    Kirstin Olmon Phillips and Kelly Phillips, 2019
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  • Best Backpacking Trips in Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico
    Mike White and Douglas Lorain, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

Sites at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin have?

1 site, including 1 cabin with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin good for stargazing?

Sedona, Arizona, a certified International Dark Sky Community, is 2.7 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

Is there cell service at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

Guests can picnic at the adjacent day use area and fish, swim and wade in the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?

Sedona, Arizona. The nearby towns of Sedona and Oak Creek offer plenty of lodging, camping, shopping and dining.

Source: Getting there

What if Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Chavez Crossing (1.9 mi), Manzanita (8.7 mi, partly first-come), and Cave Spring (12.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby