Camping Near Sedona

The nearest developed camping to Sedona is in Oak Creek Canyon, northeast of town, with other options ranging from 6 to 13 miles away from town. While there is no direct trail access at these campgrounds, and biking on the road is discouraged due to heavy traffic, many of these campgrounds offer lush, shady sites beneath cottonwoods and pines, some with spots right on the creek and access to swimming holes. With a short drive to Sedona from any of these campgrounds, they make for a convenient base for your Festival adventures.

Nearby Campgrounds

Cave Springs

Thirteen miles from downtown, Cave Springs is the best bet for scoring a spot, with 84 campsites including 21 open for advance reservations. It’s also the top choice for vans, RVs, and trailers as there are sites that accommodate vehicles up to 36 feet, though there are no hook-ups. It’s a pretty spot, too, with a leafy canopy beneath red rock cliffs.

Chavez Crossing

The only forest service campground within city limits, Chavez Crossing offers three huge campsites all aimed at groups between ten and 50 people (with prices to match, starting at $80/night). Cost and size aside, it’s an urban oasis, with creek-side sites set in a grove of Arizona sycamore and cypress. Reservations are mandatory.

Manzanita

The smallest but closest of the three USFS campgrounds in Oak Creek, Manzanita has intimate, tent-only sites on the banks of the creek. Eleven of 18 sites can be reserved up to six months in advance.

Pine Flat

Just up the road from Cave Springs, Pine Flat is in a shady stand of ponderosa in the upper reaches of the canyon. Eighteen of 56 sites can be reserved, and there’s space for up to 36-foot campers, though no hookups.

Dispersed Camping

For those looking for a more rustic setting, dispersed camping is possible at several locations on Coconino National Forest around town.

This is primitive camping, so there are no bathrooms, no water or services, no trash cans or picnic tables, and campfires are not permitted. In order to keep these areas open, please abide by all signage and adhere to strict Leave No Trace practices.

Our favorite spot is around seven miles west of town, along Forest Road 525. 

Directions: Head west on Highway 89A; turn north (right) on Forest Road 525. Camping is available at pull-offs along the road.

There are other options North and South of town too.  More info here.

RV Camping

Rancho Sedona 

The only RV resort in Sedona.  This place is amazing, it is right on the creek and right in the middle of town.  Ride right from your site to lots of great trails.  Book early, this place fills up.

Lo-Lo-Mai Springs RV & Tent Resort

Just south of Sedona in Page Springs this place is right on the creek and a short drive back into Sedona.  While this is a drive to get to all the Sedona Mountain Biking it is right in the heart of wine country.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

South of Sedona in the town of Cottonwood this area had some riding right out of the state park and is about 20 miles away from Sedona.

Verde Ranch RV Resort

Right of the 17 this is a huge RV resort with all of the amenities.