Escape the desert heat at Canyon Vista Campground outside Flagstaff, Arizona
Located a few miles southeast of Flagstaff, Canyon Vista Campground boasts views of the San Francisco Peaks as well as access to several hiking routes, bike trails, and a famed local climbing area called “The Pit.”
The campground is typical of most forest service campgrounds, complete with picnic tables, fire pits, and pit toilets. Ponderosa pines shade individual campsites, offering modest privacy.
Trailheads for Sandy Canyon Trail, which feeds into Walnut Canyon, and Vista Loop Trail are at the north end of the campground. Campsites are first-come, first-served.
Fire restrictions may be in place, especially in early summer before monsoon rains arrive. If you want to have a campfire, check in with the campground host to see if there are any restrictions.
Amenities
- Drinking water
- Pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Fire pits
- Trash collection
Directions
Drive south on Lake Mary Road for about 5.3 miles. Look for a brown forest service sign marking the turnoff to Canyon Vista Campground. Turn left into the gravel driveway, and continue past a trailhead parking area into the campground.
General Location Flagstaff, Arizona
Number of Sites 14
Season May - October
Managed By Coconino National Forest
Fees Fee required – Check the website below for current information
Pets Allowed on a leash
More Info USFS website
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Related Hikes by Destination
Distance: 5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Difficulty: Strenuous
Type: Out and back
Sites: 15
Season: Open year-round
Reservations: Backcountry permit required
State: Arizona
Nearest Towns: Flagstaff, Williams, Tusayan, and Cameron, Arizona
Distance: Up to 13 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Point-to-point