Photo: U.S. Forest Service
Chavez Crossing Group Campground
A Forest Service group campground on Oak Creek in Sedona with three reservable group sites under sycamores and cypress. Groups only, and only one RV per site.
Sedona, Arizona · Oak Creek near Red Rock Crossing
Season
Year-round
Reservations only
Elevation
About 4,100 ft
Mild winters, warm summers
Hookups
None
Water spigots, no hookups
Big rigs
25–35 ft
One RV per group site
Updated October 6, 2026 · Details checked against the Forest Service and Recreation.gov
Group camping on Oak Creek
The Chavez Crossing experience
Three shady group sites under sycamores and cypress on Oak Creek, close to Cathedral Rock and a few minutes from Uptown Sedona.
On Oak CreekWading, fishing & swimming
Full shadeSycamore & cypress grove
Drinking waterSpigots
RestroomsVault-style
Fire pits & grillsFire restrictions may apply
Picnic tablesAt each group site
Paved drivewaysOne RV per site
Trail accessNear Cathedral Rock
Life at camp
Off SR-179, Sedona
Getting there
The campground is on Oak Creek Cliffs Drive off SR-179, south of Uptown Sedona. From I-17 Exit 298, follow SR-179 north about 12.7 miles and turn left.
From I-17 Exit 298: SR-179 north, left on Oak Creek Cliffs DrSR-89A through Oak Creek Canyon: steep switchbacks
EXIT 298 · I-17
Set your GPS
201 Oak Creek Cliffs Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
To Uptown SedonaAbout 6 min
To Cathedral Rock trailheadAbout 6 min
From Flagstaff (via I-17)About 1 hr
From PhoenixAbout 1 hr 55 min
Groups only. The campground is reservation only, with three group sites and one camper, RV or trailer per site. Two sites take RVs up to 25 ft; Ponderosa isn’t recommended for RVs.
About 4,100 ft elevation. January highs near 58°; July highs near 97°.
Approximate driving times from the campground (OpenStreetMap routing, checked against Google Maps). Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Chavez Crossing
Leave the rig parked. Red rock landmarks, trailheads and Oak Creek swimming holes 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 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 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.
Video still: NW6G Chuck Loveland
Page Springs Resort
Shady, older creekside sites near the Page Springs wineries, best for smaller rigs.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Chavez Crossing fits your group, your rig and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a lovely, shady group camp on Oak Creek in the middle of Sedona, best for a family reunion or club outing with one small RV per site. It isn’t an RV park: there are no hookups and no showers, and you must reserve a whole group site.
Group site feesForest Service fees · checked Oct 6, 2026
Cypress (up to 50 people)$136 /night
Sycamore (up to 30 people)$136 /night
Ponderosa (up to 30 people)$108 /night
Stay limit7 days
Fees per group site per night, from the Forest Service page. Recreation.gov adds its own reservation fee. One camper, RV or trailer per site.
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) 774-9671.
Typical July afternoon
Sedona97°
Phoenix107°
10° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits and what to consider.
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Site types
$108–$136 a night per group site.
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Rates & policies
Group sizes, RV limits and rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Chavez Crossing is a Coconino National Forest group campground on Oak Creek in Sedona, run by a concessionaire. It has three reservable group sites for up to 110 people in total, in a fully shaded sycamore and cypress grove.
Best for
- Family reunions and clubs: sites hold up to 30 or 50 people.
- Creek time: wading, fishing and swimming in Oak Creek.
- Hikers: close to Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Munds Mountain trails.
- Groups wanting shade: the sites are fully shaded.
Consider this
- It’s groups only: you reserve an entire group site, with no walk-ins.
- Only one camper, RV or trailer is allowed per site, and two sites cap RVs at 25 ft.
- There are no hookups, showers or dump station.
- Sources disagree on Sycamore’s capacity (30 vs 50 people); check Recreation.gov.
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.
The campground has three group sites, each reserved as a whole; prices and size limits differ by site.
Cypress $136/night
The largest site, and the best for an RV.
Sycamore $136/night
Paved driveway and full shade.
Ponderosa $108/night
Best for a tent group.
All sites 7-daylimit
Reserve on Recreation.gov.
BookingReservations onlyRecreation.gov; no walk-ins
SeasonYear-roundPer the Forest Service
Check-in2 p.m.Check-out 11 a.m.
Stay limit7 daysRed Rock Ranger District
RVsOne per site25–35 ft by site
HookupsNoneWater spigots only
Quiet hours10 p.m.–6 a.m.No amplified devices
PetsLeashedAt all times
FiresFire pitsRestrictions may apply
FirewoodBuy locallyNo cutting or splitting wood
Checked against fs.usda.gov and Recreation.gov on October 6, 2026. Fees are subject to change; see Recreation.gov for current group-site prices.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site? Cypress takes the biggest group (50) and RVs up to 35 ft; Sycamore and Ponderosa are smaller.
- How many vehicles? Cypress and Sycamore allow 10 vehicles, Ponderosa 6.
- Campfires? Fire restrictions may apply; ask before you go.
- Generators? The rules don’t say; quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Arriving? Check-in is 2 p.m. and check-out 11 a.m.; you must occupy the site the first night.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to bring the group to Oak Creek?
Reserve a whole group site on Recreation.gov, bring one small RV and a lot of folding chairs, and spend the day in the creek.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. The main photo is from the U.S. Forest Service (public domain), with thanks. Video: Recreation Resource Management on YouTube. The other gallery photos show nearby Red Rock Crossing and Cathedral Rock, not the campground: Ken Thomas, Christopher Lee Cassel and the U.S. Forest Service via the National Archives (all public domain), via Wikimedia Commons. 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: Oak Creek Mobilodge, Rancho Sedona RV Park and NW6G Chuck Loveland (video still). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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