Make Pine Flat Campground your Sedona basecamp
Weekenders flock to Pine Flat Campground, the northernmost campground in Oak Creek Canyon, to fish, swim, and hike in nearby Sedona.
Several sites have creekside access, and a canopy of ponderosa pines makes for a cool respite.
The campground can accommodate RVs and trailers under 30 feet long, but there are no hookups. Quarter-operated showers are available a mile downstream at Cave Springs Campground.
As one of the most popular campgrounds in the area, Pine Flat fills up quickly. A small portion of the sites are available for reservations but are otherwise first-come, first-served.
The Cookstove Trail starts at the north end of campground, switchbacking up the east canyon wall. Directly across the road on the west side of the highway is Sterling Spring, which provides natural spring water year-round.
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Amenities
- Drinking water
- Pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Fire pits
- Trash collection
Directions to the campground
From Flagstaff, Arizona, head south on I-17. Take exit 337 to 89A/Oak Creek Canyon and continue for about 12 miles. Slow down and watch for the Pine Flat Campground sign. While the campground has entrances on both sides of the road, you must check in with the camp host at the west entrance.
General Location Sedona, Arizona
Number of Sites 56
Season April 1 – Oct 31 (check for updates)
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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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