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Manzanita.

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

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
04, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
05, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
06, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
07, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
09, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
10, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
17, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
18, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
19, Loop: MANZANITA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (994)

What Guests Are Saying

Manzanita Campground offers a beautiful and clean environment with friendly and attentive hosts, making for an enjoyable stay. While some sites may be small and close together, the picturesque location near Oak Creek and proximity to Sedona's attractions are significant highlights. Guests appreciate the well-maintained facilities, though there are occasional concerns about traffic noise and drinking water quality.

Review Summary

4.4
994 reviews
5
67.5%
671
4
16.3%
162
3
8.7%
86
2
4.1%
41
1
3.4%
34

Carolyn B

Verified

August 31, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA

4

This Campground is small! Way smaller than I expected. I originally was going to stay in site 17, but thankfully moved to 15 as 17 is really small. It's a bit crowded, not a lot of privacy. Campground is between a beautiful creek and a busy road. It was clean, hostess was very nice, bathrooms were as clean as they can be for outhouses. Overall, a decent experience. I prefer more privacy when camping, so I probably won't come back.

Carolyn B

Verified

August 31, 2024 Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA

4

This Campground is small! Way smaller than I expected. I originally was going to stay in site 17, but thankfully moved to 15 as 17 is really small. It's a bit crowded, not a lot of privacy. Campground is between a beautiful creek and a busy road. It was clean, hostess was very nice, bathrooms were as clean as they can be for outhouses. Overall, a decent experience. I prefer more privacy when camping, so I probably won't come back.

Evelynn M

Verified

August 17, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: MANZANITA

2

Very disappointing. We were in campsite #7 and the bathroom smell was so strong that we didn't even want to hang out at the campsite. Being close I figured that we'd smell it from time to time, but it was constant and made even s'mores unappetizing. It's probably not always like that, but the whole campground is so small that most people probably had a similar pungent experience.
The spot for the tent had a BOULDER in the MIDDLE of it. It was mostly underground, but it still took up 3 feet of unusable space in the center of the small, slanted area. Unbelievable and unacceptable.
When they say no oversized vehicles, they mean it. My minivan barely inched into the parking spot.
The table was a nice solid cement and the fire pit was good. The trees made the area beautiful and even though we were close to the road the trees and decline of the camp made it more private and quiet than I expected.

Campsite #7 was is not large or flat, but removing the giant rock from the tent spot, flattening out the campsite, and emptying out the toilets way more frequently would have made it much more enjoyable. As is, I'll never camp at Manzanita again, even if that means missing out on amazing Sedona.

Evelynn M

Verified

August 17, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: MANZANITA

2

Very disappointing. We were in campsite #7 and the bathroom smell was so strong that we didn't even want to hang out at the campsite. Being close I figured that we'd smell it from time to time, but it was constant and made even s'mores unappetizing. It's probably not always like that, but the whole campground is so small that most people probably had a similar pungent experience.
The spot for the tent had a BOULDER in the MIDDLE of it. It was mostly underground, but it still took up 3 feet of unusable space in the center of the small, slanted area. Unbelievable and unacceptable.
When they say no oversized vehicles, they mean it. My minivan barely inched into the parking spot.
The table was a nice solid cement and the fire pit was good. The trees made the area beautiful and even though we were close to the road the trees and decline of the camp made it more private and quiet than I expected.

Campsite #7 was is not large or flat, but removing the giant rock from the tent spot, flattening out the campsite, and emptying out the toilets way more frequently would have made it much more enjoyable. As is, I'll never camp at Manzanita again, even if that means missing out on amazing Sedona.

Elizabeth A

Verified

July 31, 2024 Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Really enjoyed our stay here. Camp host was friendly and welcoming. Site 18 is spacious and has great views. Also backs right up to the creek pathway. Had enough room for 2 tents and extra space. Fire restrictions were lifted so we were able to enjoy a campfire. The creek is a 2 minute walk away with a great little swimming hole super close by. Campground itself was clean and well maintained. Only complaint was loud neighbors but they quieted down just after midnight. We were able to fish, there were great close by trails, and overall a really great family experience.

Elizabeth A

Verified

July 31, 2024 Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Really enjoyed our stay here. Camp host was friendly and welcoming. Site 18 is spacious and has great views. Also backs right up to the creek pathway. Had enough room for 2 tents and extra space. Fire restrictions were lifted so we were able to enjoy a campfire. The creek is a 2 minute walk away with a great little swimming hole super close by. Campground itself was clean and well maintained. Only complaint was loud neighbors but they quieted down just after midnight. We were able to fish, there were great close by trails, and overall a really great family experience.

Gabriel R

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

3

Had a good time, but the host was a little unaged and grumpy but other than that everything went well.

Rhonda R

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

2

The camp host did not clean the restrooms daily. They were not kept up the way they used to be.

Levent B

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

5

This campground is a great spot. It is quiet, next to water stream and relaxing. Close enough to the city center to grab supplies when needed and explore.

Rhonda R

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

2

The camp host did not clean the restrooms daily. They were not kept up the way they used to be.

Location Manzanita.

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.9417 / -111.742

Elevation: 1828 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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