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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67.5%
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Grace M

Verified

November 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

4

Sites are not like what is shown on website. Many are suitable only for tents as the "parking" is not on the site but parallel in a very small area which adjoins some sites. Specifically, #14 is the one I reserved that was not usable for me as I slept in my van. There are some sites that you can park a small vehicle in. I was given #2 instead which is a "no reservation" site as #14 would not work for me. That said - the area is beautiful with Oak creek running through. If you have a tent you can use a site by the creek. Toilets very clean. No shower. There were a lot of vacant spots even though sign said "camp full". Was told people just didn't show up - was very cold that day. Slide park is very close.

Grace M

Verified

November 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

4

Sites are not like what is shown on website. Many are suitable only for tents as the "parking" is not on the site but parallel in a very small area which adjoins some sites. Specifically, #14 is the one I reserved that was not usable for me as I slept in my van. There are some sites that you can park a small vehicle in. I was given #2 instead which is a "no reservation" site as #14 would not work for me. That said - the area is beautiful with Oak creek running through. If you have a tent you can use a site by the creek. Toilets very clean. No shower. There were a lot of vacant spots even though sign said "camp full". Was told people just didn't show up - was very cold that day. Slide park is very close.

Molly R

Verified

December 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA

3

This is a nice campsite close to uptown Sedona. This makes the site pretty centrally located, however, it also means that there are frequent cars and trucks driving past on the road directly above the site. The bathroom is only a pit toilet (no sink), but it was very clean throughout our stay with plenty of toilet paper. The biggest negative for us was when we arrived at the campsite, the host did not have any firewood for purchase nor did she help us identify a place that sold it nearby. We camped in November when the temperatures dipped below freezing, so firewood was non-negotiable. We ended up finding some at a gas station but would have appreciated at least a recommendation from the host of where to go.

Molly R

Verified

December 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: MANZANITA

3

This is a nice campsite close to uptown Sedona. This makes the site pretty centrally located, however, it also means that there are frequent cars and trucks driving past on the road directly above the site. The bathroom is only a pit toilet (no sink), but it was very clean throughout our stay with plenty of toilet paper. The biggest negative for us was when we arrived at the campsite, the host did not have any firewood for purchase nor did she help us identify a place that sold it nearby. We camped in November when the temperatures dipped below freezing, so firewood was non-negotiable. We ended up finding some at a gas station but would have appreciated at least a recommendation from the host of where to go.

Tony M

Verified

December 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Frank and Jen are excellent hosts! My wife and I really appreciate how beautiful, clean, quiet and well maintained the campground is. We have camped at Manzanita twice in the past 2 months and are looking forward to the next chance we get to return.

Tony M

Verified

December 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Frank and Jen are excellent hosts! My wife and I really appreciate how beautiful, clean, quiet and well maintained the campground is. We have camped at Manzanita twice in the past 2 months and are looking forward to the next chance we get to return.

Evgeny K

Verified

December 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Nights were cold.
The host was accommodating and entire campground ⛺️ was clean and well kept.
Great location, beautiful stream, and hiking trails nearby.

Evgeny K

Verified

December 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Nights were cold.
The host was accommodating and entire campground ⛺️ was clean and well kept.
Great location, beautiful stream, and hiking trails nearby.

Kari F

Verified

December 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Peter, the camp host was great! He advised us where to go (the Oak Creek). We went (but it was icy, so we didn't go far, however), it just pointed us in a good direction to get us going and keep exploring.

Kari F

Verified

December 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Peter, the camp host was great! He advised us where to go (the Oak Creek). We went (but it was icy, so we didn't go far, however), it just pointed us in a good direction to get us going and keep exploring.

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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