U.S. Forest Service · Oak Creek Canyon Recreation Area Recreation Area · AZ

Manzanita.

MANZANITA.Photo · Vista Recreation
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
19Sites

The place

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 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. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.

The sites · 19

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
MANZANITA01management
MANZANITA02management
MANZANITA03management
MANZANITA04tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA05tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA06tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA07tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA09tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA10tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA11management
MANZANITA12tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA13tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA14tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA15tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA16tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA17tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA18tent only nonelectric
MANZANITA19tent only nonelectric
MANZANITAHostmanagement

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Vista Recreation, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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This campground sits in AZ-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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