Campground

Cave Spring

Facilities

Cave Spring is a large campground with 84 campsites, including one tent-only site. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and cooking grills. Token-operated showers, drinking water and vault restrooms are provided for convenience. The facility can host RVs, trailers and motor homes up to 36-ft.

Natural Features

The area is a heavily wooded, lush riparian zone. Campsites are located in a shady stand of ponderosa pines in the upper reaches of the canyon. Many of the campsites are located right on the banks of Oak Creek. The creek has crystal clear, cool water that is refreshing on hot summer days.

Recreation

There are several hiking trails in the vicinity. Some lead up the canyon slopes to offer good views of the surrounding scenery. The creek is bordered with paths that lead along its picturesque course, offering great bird watching and fishing.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Management
  • Zone
  • Overnight
  • N/A

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Birding
  • Photography
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Campfire Rings
  • Camping Supplies
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • General Store
  • Host
  • Ice
  • Picnic Tables
  • Self Pay Station
  • Showers
  • Water Spigot
  • Vault Toilets
  • Fire Pit
  • Picnic Table

Nearby Attractions

The nearest town is Sedona, popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping. One of Arizona's best swimming spots, Slide Rock State Park, is down the road.

Campers can also explore the 1.8-million acre Coconino National Forest, which boasts a spectacular variety of scenery and outdoor activities.

Getting Here

Latitude
34° 59' 47.0000" N
Longitude
111° 44' 21.0001" W
From Phoenix, take I-17 to Highway 179 north toward Sedona. Turn north on Highway 89A and continue for 11 miles into Oak Creek Canyon.

From Flagstaff, take I-17 to Highway 89A south. Follow 89A for 18 miles to Oak Creek Canyon.

Need to Know

  • Oak Creek is very crowded, especially on weekends; it is best to come on a weekday and arrive early
  • No radios or amplified devices allowed
  • No hookups
  • No horses allowed in the campground
  • Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite
  • Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your 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

  • Showers are token operated only, they do not accept quarters.

  • Campsites must be occupied first night of reservation

  • Campsite cannot be unattended more than 24 hours

  • Swimming and fishing access

  • The camping stay limit in Red Rock District is limited to 7 days

    • Contact Information

    11345 N. HIGHWAY 89A
    SEDONA, AZ 86336

    For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.

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