Photo: U.S. Forest Service
Cave Springs Campground
A shady Forest Service campground in the pines along Oak Creek, 13 miles up the canyon from Sedona, with creekside sites, coin showers and room for RVs up to 36 ft.
Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona · 13 miles north of Sedona
Season
Seasonal
About spring to fall
Elevation
About 5,400 ft
Cooler than Sedona
Hookups
None
Water, showers; no dump
Big rigs
Up to 36 ft
Tight roads; no hookups
Updated October 6, 2026 · Details checked against the Forest Service and Recreation.gov
Pines and creek, up the canyon
The Cave Springs experience
A shady Forest Service campground in the pines along Oak Creek, 13 miles north of Sedona and noticeably cooler in summer.
On Oak CreekMany creekside sites
Ponderosa shadeCooler, at 5,400 ft
ShowersToken-operated
Drinking waterSpigots
Vault toiletsThroughout
Fire rings & grillsAt every site
Picnic tablesAt every site
Small storeFirewood $10, ice $5
Hiking trailsSeveral nearby
Dogs welcomeLeashed
Life at camp
What guests say
The campground report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: campers love the creekside, shady setting and the value, and warn of tight roads, small sites and some highway noise.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report32 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon (reports)AT&T (reports)T-Mobile: none reported
Last reported nightly rate$26 Jul 2023
As reported by Campendium users. Confirm fees, season dates and site lengths on Recreation.gov before you go.
SR-89A, Oak Creek Canyon
Getting there
The campground is on SR-89A in Oak Creek Canyon, 13 miles north of Sedona, reached by a short access road with a low-water crossing. Come up from Sedona rather than down the switchbacks from Flagstaff.
From Sedona: SR-89A north up Oak Creek CanyonFrom Flagstaff: SR-89A switchbacks (hard on longer rigs)
SR-89A · OAK CREEK CANYON
Set your GPS
11345 N Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
To Slide Rock State ParkAbout 10 min
To Uptown SedonaAbout 25 min
To FlagstaffAbout 35 min
From PhoenixAbout 2 hr 15 min
Tight fit for bigger rigs. The limit is 36 ft, and campers describe narrow roads, tight turns, boulders and small sites. There are no hookups or dump station.
About 5,400 ft elevation. Shady and cooler than Sedona in summer; the campground is seasonal.
Approximate driving times from the campground (OpenStreetMap routing, checked against Google Maps). Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Cave Springs
Leave the rig parked. Slide Rock, canyon trails and Sedona’s red rock landmarks are all a short drive away.
Photo thanks to Bernard Spragg (CC0)
Chapel of the Holy Cross
The 1956 chapel set into the red rock buttes off SR-179, free to visit, with sweeping views from its ramp. Parking is limited, so leave the rig at camp.
Photo thanks to Nikolai Gates Vetr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cathedral Rock
Sedona’s most photographed butte. Scramble the short, steep trail to the saddle, or catch its reflection in Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing.
Photo thanks to davidpinter (CC BY 3.0)
Devil’s Bridge Trail
The largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, about 4 miles round trip from the Dry Creek Vista trailhead. Start early; parking fills fast.
Photo thanks to Don Graham (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Slide Rock State Park
Slide down a natural sandstone chute in Oak Creek at this state park in Oak Creek Canyon, on SR-89A north of Sedona. Busy on summer weekends.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Other parks worth a look in the Sedona area.
Photo thanks to Rancho Sedona RV Park
Rancho Sedona RV Park
Shady full-hookup sites beside Oak Creek, a quarter-mile walk from Uptown Sedona’s shops and restaurants.
Photo thanks to Oak Creek Mobilodge
Oak Creek Mobilodge
Fifteen full-hookup sites on Oak Creek a mile from Uptown Sedona, best for rigs under about 30 ft.
Photo: U.S. Forest Service
Chavez Crossing Group Campground
Three reservable Forest Service group sites on Oak Creek near Cathedral Rock; one RV per site, no hookups.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Cave Springs fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a classic, shady canyon campground on Oak Creek that’s hard to beat for the price, best for smaller RVs, vans and tents. Bring water and come self-contained: there are no hookups, and the interior roads are tight.
Nightly feesForest Service fees · checked Oct 6, 2026
Single site (up to 8 people)$30 /night
Extra vehicle$10 /night
Senior or Access pass50% off
Firewood$10 /bag
Fees from the Forest Service page; Recreation.gov adds a reservation fee. One vehicle is included. Stay limit: 7 days.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the Recreation.gov page or call (928) 282-1629.
Typical July afternoon
Sedona97°
Phoenix107°
10° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits and what to consider.
Open
Site types
$30 a night, half off with a Senior pass.
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Rates & policies
Season, limits, rules and booking.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Cave Springs is a Coconino National Forest campground of 84 sites along Oak Creek in Oak Creek Canyon, 13 miles north of Sedona, run by Coconino Hospitality. It’s a no-hookup campground with drinking water, vault toilets and token showers.
Best for
- Small RVs, vans and tents: the limit is 36 ft.
- Summer visitors: tall pines and 5,400 ft elevation keep it cooler than Sedona.
- Creek lovers: many sites sit right on Oak Creek for wading and fishing.
- Budget campers: $30 a night, or half with a Senior or Access pass.
Consider this
- No hookups or dump station; arrive with empty tanks and plenty of water.
- Interior roads are narrow with tight turns and boulders, campers say.
- Generators aren’t allowed during quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
- SR-89A traffic is audible from parts of the campground.
Why Phoenix RVers head up
Typical July afternoon
97°
Sedona
NWS Sedona station
107°
Phoenix
Sky Harbor Airport
10 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
All 84 sites are no-hookup sites with a table, fire ring and grill; the choice is mostly location and size.
Creekside site $30/night
The most popular sites.
Forest site $30/night
Shady sites back from the creek.
Extra vehicle $10/night
There’s no overflow parking, so plan carpooling.
Senior / Access pass $15/night
Half price with a Senior or Access pass.
Nightly$30Up to 8 people, 1 vehicle
Extra vehicle$10/nightNo overflow parking
Stay limit7 daysRed Rock Ranger District
Max RV36 ftNo hookups
SeasonSeasonalCheck Recreation.gov for dates
Quiet hours10 p.m.–6 a.m.No generators then
PetsLeashedAt all times
FiresFire ringsRestrictions may apply
BookingRecreation.govSome first-come sites
OccupancyFirst nightDon’t leave sites empty 24 hrs
Checked against fs.usda.gov and Recreation.gov on October 6, 2026. Fees and season dates are subject to change; see Recreation.gov.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site? Give your exact length; many sites are small, and some are tent only.
- When is it open? Season dates vary by source; check Recreation.gov for this year’s dates.
- What if plans change? Cancellations follow Recreation.gov rules.
- Fire restrictions? Call (928) 226-4607 before you plan a campfire.
- Showers? Showers are token-operated; bring cash for tokens.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Seasonal
Ready for a cool night in the canyon?
Reserve a creekside site on Recreation.gov, fill the fresh-water tank, and fall asleep to Oak Creek under the pines.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Campground photos are from the U.S. Forest Service (public domain), with thanks. Video: Jess and Jeremy on YouTube. Sedona photos via Wikimedia Commons: Bernard Spragg (Chapel of the Holy Cross; CC0), Nikolai Gates Vetr (Cathedral Rock; CC BY-SA 4.0), davidpinter (Devil’s Bridge; CC BY 3.0) and Don Graham (Slide Rock; CC BY-SA 2.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Rancho Sedona RV Park, Oak Creek Mobilodge and the U.S. Forest Service. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
Disclaimer
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