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)

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 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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Price
⛺ 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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Marlin R

Verified

March 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Beautiful small campground next to the creek. I loved listening to the flowing water at night so relaxing. The location is perfect, short drive into Sedona and hiking. We stayed at site #4 and it was perfect just enough privacy and right next to the short trail to the creek.

Marlin R

Verified

March 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Beautiful small campground next to the creek. I loved listening to the flowing water at night so relaxing. The location is perfect, short drive into Sedona and hiking. We stayed at site #4 and it was perfect just enough privacy and right next to the short trail to the creek.

Ashley H

Verified

March 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Great outdoor camping for year-round! It's nice and shaded, probably better for the summer. We stayed in February so would have enjoyed having a bit more sunshine, but it is not a deal-breaker for winter camping. We booked Site 4, which after seeing the other sites we deemed as one of the best. It is on the corner of the campsite so it feels a bit more private than some of the others. It was also right next to a water source, though the water source itself is on a different site number. Noises on the road were not an issue at all. Campground stayed pretty quiet and chill. Camp host was friendly, bathrooms decent enough for camping. Would definitely camp there again!

Mike O

Verified

March 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

2

I was at site 19. The tent pad needs to be raised or filled in so that you are not in a hole. This is especially important if it rains or is wet. The water can sit in that hole. Please fix.

Having said that I love the campground... just fix that hole and it would be perfect.

Ashley H

Verified

March 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Great outdoor camping for year-round! It's nice and shaded, probably better for the summer. We stayed in February so would have enjoyed having a bit more sunshine, but it is not a deal-breaker for winter camping. We booked Site 4, which after seeing the other sites we deemed as one of the best. It is on the corner of the campsite so it feels a bit more private than some of the others. It was also right next to a water source, though the water source itself is on a different site number. Noises on the road were not an issue at all. Campground stayed pretty quiet and chill. Camp host was friendly, bathrooms decent enough for camping. Would definitely camp there again!

Mike O

Verified

March 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

2

I was at site 19. The tent pad needs to be raised or filled in so that you are not in a hole. This is especially important if it rains or is wet. The water can sit in that hole. Please fix.

Having said that I love the campground... just fix that hole and it would be perfect.

Tom G

Verified

March 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Beautiful setting and very quiet. The camp host, Jerry is fantastic! Compliments to the well kept and clean bathrooms!

Tom G

Verified

March 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Beautiful setting and very quiet. The camp host, Jerry is fantastic! Compliments to the well kept and clean bathrooms!

Barbara M

Verified

March 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: MANZANITA

3

Very convenient location for Sedona. Friendly and helpful host.

Nathaniel D

Verified

March 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

4

Beautiful location along Oak Creek. Compact campsites and parking slabs.

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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