MANZANITA.
Manzanita Campground river
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Manzanita Campground sun beams piercing trees.
Manzanita Campground Restroom

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

14 total sites

About Manzanita.

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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14 Sites Available

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⛺ 04, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 05, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 06, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 07, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 09, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: MANZANITA Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (1016)

What Guests Are Saying

Manzanita campground boasts a great location near Sedona, beautiful creekside views, and spacious sites with friendly and attentive hosts. Many visitors appreciated the clean facilities and the peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts. While some noted minor inconveniences like traffic noise and tight parking, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
1016 reviews
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67.5%
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Timothy G

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA

3

Great location, nice swimming area along river. More should be done to keep campground clean.

Sarah R

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

4

This is a fun, easy campground and is a great place to take kids. It is right on the creek, the tent areas are clean, have a fire/grill pit and a picnic table at each site. They sell bundles of firewood (bring cash) and there are 4 bathrooms on site. There are skunks and raccoons that like to get into your food, so make sure everything is locked tight at night. Also, since the campground is right off the highway, there is some noise from traffic. Other than that, we had a great time and would definitely go again!

Robert B

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Could not of asked for a more pleasant experience. Friendly attendants. All very nice

Vanessa D

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Our family loved the campgrounds we took our Maltese puppies too and everyone had fun. From fishing at the creek that is steps away, to swimming, hiking just had a fun relaxing time. The campgrounds keepers are super nice and keep the place looking great. We will definitely be coming back.

Ashley P

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

2

To be honest I have stayed at many campsites throughout the United States national parks and this was very underwhelming. Pretty basic campsite, pit toilets, close campsites with little privacy. Proximity to down town Sedona is good, approximately a 20 min the drive out to camp at night is a dark and winding road and all nights we missed the turnoff! We had booked our reservation with multiple bookings to secure weekend nights and one night we came back to everything from our site gone. Thinking someone had stole our stuff, We ended up waking up the camp host to realize that she was the one who had completely taken down all our setup, thinking we left our stuff behind and that a different group was moving in despite the reservations being in the same name. It was extremely inconvenient and frustrating. Would maybe consider staying here again if in a pinch but would explore alternative options!

Timothy G

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA

3

Great location, nice swimming area along river. More should be done to keep campground clean.

Sarah R

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

4

This is a fun, easy campground and is a great place to take kids. It is right on the creek, the tent areas are clean, have a fire/grill pit and a picnic table at each site. They sell bundles of firewood (bring cash) and there are 4 bathrooms on site. There are skunks and raccoons that like to get into your food, so make sure everything is locked tight at night. Also, since the campground is right off the highway, there is some noise from traffic. Other than that, we had a great time and would definitely go again!

Robert B

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Could not of asked for a more pleasant experience. Friendly attendants. All very nice

Robert B

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA

4

the site was great! we had to chase off skunks.... other than that it was really great. the hosts were helpful, the creek was wonderful and we loved it.

Robert B

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA

4

the site was great! we had to chase off skunks.... other than that it was really great. the hosts were helpful, the creek was wonderful and we loved it.

Location & Directions for Manzanita.

5900 N. Hwy 89 A, Sedona, AZ 86336 United States

Elevation: 1,828 ft

Getting There

From Phoenix, take I-17 north to Exit 298 for Highway 179. Take 179 north to Sedona. Turn right (north) onto Highway 89A in Oak Creek Canyon and travel 6 mi to the campground.
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Nearest town

Sedona, AZ - 6.9 mi

About 13 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-17, with Exit 298 for Highway 179 leading into Sedona. Highway 89A runs north from Oak Creek Canyon, providing direct access to the campground.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Tents only; no oversized vehicles, trailers or RVs allowed
  • Bring confirmation letter to the campground
  • Only 1 vehicle allowed per site. No additional parking available.
  • No hookups available
  • No horses or off-road vehicles allowed; motorbikes may only be used for entering and exiting the campground
  • No radios or amplified devices allowed
  • Click here for more information on the Coconino National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • No portable showers or toilets allowed in campground
  • No cutting, chopping or splitting wood within the campground
  • Campsites must be occupied first night of reservation
  • Campsite cannot be unattended more than 24 hours
  • The camping stay limit in Red Rock District is limited to 7 days

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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