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R5GV+H4 Sedona, AZ, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

One of the most photographed scenes in the southwest is towering Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing. It should come as no surprise, then, that the picnic area located at that same site is as popular as it is beautiful. People come here to fish, swim, and wade in the creek, as well as to picnic and photograph the scenery. At times it can become quite crowded. If you want the world-class beauty of Red Rock Crossing all to yourself (or nearly so) visit early in the morning or on a weekday.

2400 N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

This picturesque day use site in Oak Creek Canyon is at the trailhead of the West Fork of Oak Creek Trail. The trail follows the West Fork stream into a side canyon of Oak Creek Canyon, rich with maples and breathtaking beauty. Bring a picnic, your camera, and go for a hike!

1401 Shady Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

This picturesque day use site in Oak Creek Canyon is at the trailhead of the West Fork of Oak Creek Trail. The trail follows the West Fork stream into a side canyon of Oak Creek Canyon, rich with maples and breathtaking beauty. Bring a picnic, your camera, and go for a hike!

481 Lake Mary Ldg Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

Sometimes it’s a lake. Sometimes it’s not. Lower Lake Mary, the smaller of Flagstaff’s twin lakes, has a tendency to disappear during the long dry spells that periodically hit this area. When the lake has water in it, which actually is much of the time, its banks are usually lined with anglers trying to catch the trout which the Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks here. If it stays full for a year or two, it will pick up a population of northern pike and catfish.

995H+HC Fort Valley, AZ, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

This primitive campground offers a scenic view of the San Francisco Peaks and dry camping in the cool aspen trees that surround Lockett Meadow. This is a terrific campground for those who cherish a real mountain camping experience and love to hike wilderness trails. You may catch a glimpse of the natural residents, porcupine or elk or thrill to the song of a hermit thrush that sings his best here. Even black bear have been known to stroll right through groups of picnickers without as much as a glance at their lunches.

3G82+VJ, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

Lakeview Campground is a tent camper’s paradise with its terraced hillside campsites tucked in amongst old ponderosa pines. With all the easy forest and lake access, this is also a great place for wildlife watchers. Many visitors report seeing bald eagle, osprey, migratory waterfowl, great blue heron, elk and mule deer.

2JF2+3J, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

Good fishing and excellent views of the San Francisco Peaks characterize these two lakeside campgrounds. Ashurst Lake is stocked with trout, bass, and channel catfish, and boasts enough wind for windsurfing.

XG47+CR Munds Park, AZ, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

Dairy Springs is a comfortable campground tucked away in a scenic area of northern Arizona. Its main attraction is the seasonal Mormon Lake which, when filled with water, draws visitors for fishing, windsurfing and wildlife watching. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and photography are available year-round. The facility has both individual and group sites that can accommodate groups of many sizes, including large families.

3901 N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA
(928)203-0624(928)203-0624

This popular visitor center at Indian Gardens offers the first public roadside rest rooms in the canyon. They were completed at Indian Gardens by the collective efforts of members of the Oak Creek Canyon Task Force in conjunction with Coconino National Forest.

6825 N 618, Sedona, AZ 86351, USA
(928) 527-3600(928) 527-3600

Beaver Creek is popular for picnicking and birding year round, and water play in the summer.  The area has limited space and easily gets over-crowded on hot days and holiday weekends.  There are two separate sections to the day use facility at Beaver Creek.

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