About Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
Site Details
Reviews (137)
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin offers a well-maintained and spacious environment, perfect for large groups, with stunning views of Sedona's red rocks and access to nearby hiking trails and Oak Creek. Guests appreciate the rustic charm and amenities like a kitchen and shower, while enjoying serene stargazing and a peaceful atmosphere at night. However, some minor drawbacks include daytime crowds from nearby visitors and occasional issues with pests; overall, it remains a highly recommended getaway spot.
What Guests Are Saying
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin offers a well-maintained and spacious environment, perfect for large groups, with stunning views of Sedona's red rocks and access to nearby hiking trails and Oak Creek. Guests appreciate the rustic charm and amenities like a kitchen and shower, while enjoying serene stargazing and a peaceful atmosphere at night. However, some minor drawbacks include daytime crowds from nearby visitors and occasional issues with pests; overall, it remains a highly recommended getaway spot.
Review Summary
Carolyn D
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
This cabin is phenomenal!! There is tons of space, the beds are comfortable and there is cutlery and bowls/plates/mugs in the kitchen. You can easily see the Milky Way from the benches in the backyard. I went with 6 friends and we were amazed by the cabin and had more than enough space. The only thing is there is not much service at the cabin, which is understandable and we didn’t stay long enough in the area to explore trail access by the cabin but there are trailheads at the top of road by the gate! We had a great time and I’m waiting to get lucky to book this cabin again!
Jana R
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
A unique experience being in the middle of red rocks and next to a creek, a tranquil, nostalgic environment, with plenty of room to accommodate large groups. Incredible views during the day and perfect conditions to watch the night sky.
Jana R
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
A unique experience being in the middle of red rocks and next to a creek, a tranquil, nostalgic environment, with plenty of room to accommodate large groups. Incredible views during the day and perfect conditions to watch the night sky.
David G
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
We had a great visit to this "cabin". We are very thankful that the Red Rock Forest Service office makes this place available. It is a real gem in Arizona. WHoever was there before we landed did an awesome job of cleaning. Great spot. We visited the indian ruins further south and took a tour.
David G
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
We had a great visit to this "cabin". We are very thankful that the Red Rock Forest Service office makes this place available. It is a real gem in Arizona. WHoever was there before we landed did an awesome job of cleaning. Great spot. We visited the indian ruins further south and took a tour.
Bikash B
VerifiedDecember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
This site surpassed my expectations. While the building shows its age, everything is well-maintained. There are numerous hiking trails to explore. Templeton Trail, which can be accessed by crossing the creek and leads to Cathedral Rock. The area is serene and peaceful, and the kitchen is well-stocked with utensils.
Bikash B
VerifiedDecember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
This site surpassed my expectations. While the building shows its age, everything is well-maintained. There are numerous hiking trails to explore. Templeton Trail, which can be accessed by crossing the creek and leads to Cathedral Rock. The area is serene and peaceful, and the kitchen is well-stocked with utensils.
Charles W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
The cabin itself is fantastic - really big (three bathrooms and three bedrooms; two beds big enough for two people, and three beds big enough for one person) and comfortable. The cabin's walls are so thick that the Bluetooth signal from my headphones was lost walking from one side to the other - which helps keep it very quiet, and would be great for privacy if hosting a big group. The view is also obviously unmatched.
Unfortunately the cabin sits up the hill from an extremely popular site, so there's no real sense of seclusion during the day because you can definitely hear (and sometimes see) people hiking or at the creek. I guess this is unavoidable everywhere in Sedona but it is kind of a bummer.
Also, and this is not really a complaint because I figure it's just inevitable, but there are definitely mice. If you're really afraid of mice, I would not stay here.
Charles W
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
The cabin itself is fantastic - really big (three bathrooms and three bedrooms; two beds big enough for two people, and three beds big enough for one person) and comfortable. The cabin's walls are so thick that the Bluetooth signal from my headphones was lost walking from one side to the other - which helps keep it very quiet, and would be great for privacy if hosting a big group. The view is also obviously unmatched.
Unfortunately the cabin sits up the hill from an extremely popular site, so there's no real sense of seclusion during the day because you can definitely hear (and sometimes see) people hiking or at the creek. I guess this is unavoidable everywhere in Sedona but it is kind of a bummer.
Also, and this is not really a complaint because I figure it's just inevitable, but there are definitely mice. If you're really afraid of mice, I would not stay here.
Spencer H
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CRESCENT MOON RANCH
It's a great base camp with so much hiking and exploring nearby that you don't need a vehicle to get to so many trails.
Such amazing views and a relaxing location.
It is an old, rustic cabin in the middle of the wilderness, so expect bugs (mostly ants) and lots of mice. Always keep your food secured in containers to not attract anymore unwanted critters.
Location Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin
Address:
333 Red Rock Crossing Rd
Sedona, AZ, 86351
United States
From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 and take the Sedona exit (exit 298) onto Highway 179 north. Go through the Village of Oak Creek, to Sedona. Turn left onto State Highway 89A and proceed west through Sedona to Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Turn left and continue to Chavez Ranch Road and turn left again. At the stop sign, continue straight. At the top of the hill again continue straight bearing to the right towards the gravel road and go through the locked gate (which has a "Road Closed" sign). Turn left at the end of the road. The Crescent Moon Ranch house is the last house on the right, with a garage. Both road gate and house have same combination for entry.
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin is accessible via Interstate 17, with the nearest exit at Sedona (exit 298) leading to Highway 179. From there, State Highway 89A provides access through Sedona.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.8253 / -111.802
Elevation: 1221 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Pets are not permitted at the cabin
- Cell phone service can be limited in the area
- A cabin manual is located inside of the cabin to answer visitor questions and provide guests with area information
- This is a very old and historic ranch house; please treat the facility carefully to prevent further wear
- Click here to learn more about Coconino National Forest
- Cabin reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance on-line through Recreation.gov to learn more or by calling their toll-free number: 877-444-6777.
- For additional information go to: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=72113&actid=101
- For other cabin related inquiries: (928) 203-7535.
- No fire pit provided. Propane fire pits permitted. Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Cabin is cleaned weekly by volunteers. Renters are expected to self clean cabin to original condition.
- Enjoy the family oriented experience with
- Any occupancy exceeding 10 people must be approved by management at (928)203-7535.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026