Manzanita.
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect but campfires are permitted in designated fire rings. 7-day maximum stay limit enforced.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 6:25PM MST until September 13 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 625 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Havasu Creek basin. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. A stream gage on Cataract Creek below Topocoba Gorge near Supai recorded around a 5.0 foot rise at 6:00 PM MST. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Havasu Creek basin. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Havasu Creek basin. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Navajo Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, Hualapai Hilltop, Havasupai Reservation and Supai. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 156 and 158. This includes the following swimming holes... All swimming holes on Havasu Creek near Supai. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Colorado River, Sinyella Canyon, Heather Wash, Pasture Wash, Little Coyote Canyon, Havasu Creek and Black Tank Wash.
O'Leary access restricted 9/21-10/21; NPS Road 545 closed between SR 89 and Sunset Crater
A section of Coconino National Forest land surrounding National Parks Service Road 545 is temporarily closed to the public. The access road to O'Leary Peak is not accessible for hiking or driving during the closure.
Snowbowl Road to temporarily close morning of Sept. 19
Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516) will temporarily close from 5 a.m. to noon on Sept. 19, 2026, for the annual Climb to End Cancer event.
About
Manzanita Campground occupies a prime location along Oak Creek in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, surrounded by a lush forested riparian zone at 4,800 feet elevation. The campground features 18 tent-only sites nestled among Arizona ash and box elder trees, with direct access to the creek's crystal-clear swimming holes and gravel beaches. Anglers appreciate the creekside positioning for casting for trout. The setting is heavily shaded with paved driveways and each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and cooking grill. Vault toilets and potable water are available. Due to its popularity and small size, weekday reservations are strongly recommended as weekends book quickly. The campground enforces a 7-day stay limit and quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Slide Rock State Park is just minutes away for swimming, and the area offers numerous hiking trails. The town of Sedona with its red rock vistas and shopping is a short drive south.
Directions
From Phoenix, take I-17 north to Exit 298 for Highway 179. Take 179 north to Sedona, turn right onto Highway 89A and travel 6 miles north to the campground. From Flagstaff, take I-17 south and exit for Highway 89A toward Sedona, then travel 23 miles south on 89A into Oak Creek Canyon. The campground is just south of Slide Rock State Park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 203-2900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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