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

Manzanita

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.

Open nowPartly reservable19 sitesPets okFires okTents only

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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4fires
active
Newman Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 7 mi away · 751 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only14
Host/management5
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
04Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
05Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
06Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
07Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
09Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
10Back-inPavedFull8 / 1Yes
12PavedFull8 / 1Yes
13PavedFull8 / 1Yes
14PavedFull8 / 1Yes
15PavedFull8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground is very easy to access and has paved parking. It is made up of single-family campsites that are fairly close together. Each site has a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. A campground host is available for visitor assistance. Firewood can be purchased on-site. Campground has 4 first-come-first-serve sites which are often occupied. Campground host is unable to "hold" any first-come-first-serve sites for customers.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestCoconino National Forest Recreation
BookingRecreation.gov. Phone reservations 877-444-6777. TTY 877-833-6777. International 518-885-3639. Review the Camping and Day Use Reservation Policies on Recreation.gov for information on cancellations…
FeesCampsite: $26 per night. Firewood: $8 per bag (available from campground hosts). Discounts: Senior and Access Interagency passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees. Other Interagency passes are not accepted.
RulesNo radios or amplified devices allowed. Only one vehicle allowed per site. Tents and small sleep-in vehicles only. RVs, trailers, and motor homes are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Generators are not permitted during quiet hours. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. No horses allowed in the campground.

Coconino National Forest Recreation recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Manzanita40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.9°F averageFebruary: 44.2°F averageMarch: 49.3°F averageApril: 54.7°F averageMay: 61.9°F averageJune: 71.1°F averageJuly: 75.4°F averageAugust: 74.2°F averageSeptember: 68.8°F averageOctober: 58.8°F averageNovember: 49.4°F averageDecember: 41.4°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Oak Creek Canyon, 1 mile from the campground at 5,118 feet, station USC00026037 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

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.

Nearest townSedona, Arizona
Coordinates34.9417° N, 111.7417° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Newman Piles Rx

    7 mi from the campground · 751 acres

  • Prescribed
    Newman 2 Piles Rx

    7 mi from the campground · 723 acres

  • Prescribed
    Walker Hill 2 Piles Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 356 acres

  • Prescribed
    Walker Hill Piles Rx

    24 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 gearThe Hike House ↗5.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗17.3 mi
RV sales & serviceLittle Dealer Little Prices ↗40.7 mi

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Manzanita Campground | Sedona Arizona

Worth a stop

The well-known town of Sedona is popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping. Slide Rock State Park is a great local spot for swimming and only a few minutes away. Campers can also explore the 1.8 million-acre Coconino National Forest, which boasts a spectacular variety of scenery and outdoor activities.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Sterling Pass
    2.4 mi trail
  • 1.2 mi
    North Wilson
    1.7 mi trail
  • 1.4 mi
    Wilson Mountain ↗
    5.5 mi trail
  • 1.5 mi
    Vultee Arch
    1.7 mi trail
  • 1.9 mi
    Thompson Ladder
    2.2 mi trail
  • 2 mi
    A B Young
    2.1 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

The campground borders Oak Creek in a lush, forested riparian zone with Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. Colorful songbirds add flashes of brilliance to the trees. The creek's crystal clear waters are cool and refreshing on hot summer days.

Recreation

Recreation and relaxation abound in Oak Creek Canyon. Camping, fishing, swimming, wading and hiking are some of the activities awaiting visitors. Anglers have the convenience of creekside campsites, where they can cast a line for trout. Families love driving down the road to nearby Slide Rock State Park, one of Arizona's most popular swimming spots, or trying out several nearby hiking trails.

Guidebooks for Arizona

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    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 Manzanita?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Manzanita?

Campsite: $26 per night. Firewood: $8 per bag (available from campground hosts). Discounts: Senior and Access Interagency passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Manzanita?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Manzanita open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Manzanita have?

19 sites, including 14 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Manzanita?

Manzanita is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Manzanita?

Yes, pets are allowed at Manzanita. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Manzanita?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No radios or amplified devices allowed.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Manzanita?

FCC coverage maps show 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 Manzanita?

Recreation and relaxation abound in Oak Creek Canyon. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Manzanita?

Sedona, Arizona. The well-known town of Sedona is popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping.

Source: Getting there

What if Manzanita is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cave Spring (3.8 mi), Pine Flat Campground West (4.9 mi), and Chavez Crossing (7.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby