MANZANITA.
Manzanita Campground river
Manzanita Campground info board
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

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

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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Doug T

Verified

January 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA

5

The campground is a great balance of accessibility and seclusion. And the camp host was exceptional, keeping everything clean and staying available to answer questions. Will be back.

Doug T

Verified

January 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: MANZANITA

5

The campground is a great balance of accessibility and seclusion. And the camp host was exceptional, keeping everything clean and staying available to answer questions. Will be back.

Katherine B

Verified

February 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

5

great location, beautiful river and wonderful camp host.

Katherine B

Verified

February 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MANZANITA

5

great location, beautiful river and wonderful camp host.

kathleen T

Verified

February 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

1

The website description is VERY misleading. I booked a reservation believing there would be a parking space in the campsite and the parking space was along a wall. The space along the wall was not large enough for us to park our F150. When we approached the camp host trailer to see if we could get a refund, there was a sign that said "closed". We were there at 4pm on a Friday afternoon. If check-in is at 2pm on a Friday afternoon, WHY WOULD THE CAMP HOST be "closed" on such a busy 3-day weekend? You should clearly post photos of each space and the limited/restrictive parking. We ended up leaving the campground and spent the night in a designated primitive site, until finding another campground. You should refund us!

kathleen T

Verified

February 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

1

The website description is VERY misleading. I booked a reservation believing there would be a parking space in the campsite and the parking space was along a wall. The space along the wall was not large enough for us to park our F150. When we approached the camp host trailer to see if we could get a refund, there was a sign that said "closed". We were there at 4pm on a Friday afternoon. If check-in is at 2pm on a Friday afternoon, WHY WOULD THE CAMP HOST be "closed" on such a busy 3-day weekend? You should clearly post photos of each space and the limited/restrictive parking. We ended up leaving the campground and spent the night in a designated primitive site, until finding another campground. You should refund us!

Joshua C

Verified

February 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Excellent campground. Site 7 is close to the road and bathrooms, so traffic disrupts the sound of the creek on the other side. But, campground has groves of poison oak.
New fire ring and charcoal grill. Clean, well stocked pit toilets with hand sanitizer.
Camp hosts are friendly. Sufficient firewood sold on site, $8 per bundle.
Conveniently located walking distance to trail that goes into canyon across road.
Would return for another trip.

Joshua C

Verified

February 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Excellent campground. Site 7 is close to the road and bathrooms, so traffic disrupts the sound of the creek on the other side. But, campground has groves of poison oak.
New fire ring and charcoal grill. Clean, well stocked pit toilets with hand sanitizer.
Camp hosts are friendly. Sufficient firewood sold on site, $8 per bundle.
Conveniently located walking distance to trail that goes into canyon across road.
Would return for another trip.

Fumiko M

Verified

March 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Small campground but each sites are specious and leveled. Plenty of trees provide shade. Very close to the 89A. Traffic noise was not issue because oak creek’s constant water sounds. Clean and not smelly pit toilets.

Fumiko M

Verified

March 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: MANZANITA

5

Small campground but each sites are specious and leveled. Plenty of trees provide shade. Very close to the 89A. Traffic noise was not issue because oak creek’s constant water sounds. Clean and not smelly pit toilets.

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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