Canyon Vista Campground
Open seasonally from early May to mid-October. Sites are a mix of reservable via Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served. Check-in at 2 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m. Fire restrictions may apply seasonally; check current conditions before building campfires.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 12 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...western Coconino, northern Gila, far southern Navajo, and Yavapai counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage through today, and continue through the overnight hours into Sunday. With deep tropical moisture in place from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel, periods of embedded heavy rainfall will be possible leading to flash flooding. Additionally, the extended period of rain could lead to elevated flow in creeks, normally dry washes, and rivers. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 11:08AM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...All of central and northern Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Walker Hill area temporary closure for pile burns
The Walker Hill area near Bellemont will temporarily close due to ongoing pile burns from Oct. 11, 2026 to Nov. 11, 2026.
About
Canyon Vista Campground offers a forested retreat at 6,826 feet elevation in the Coconino National Forest, just 6 miles southeast of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road. The setting features ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, aspen, and oak forest with views of the San Francisco Peaks. The campground sits near Walnut Canyon and Lower Lake Mary, providing access to hiking on the Sandy Canyon and Arizona trails. The campground has 14 single-unit campsites available through a combination of reservations via Recreation.gov and first-come, first-served. Each site includes a fire ring with cooking grill and a picnic table. Vault toilets and potable water are provided. There are no showers, dump stations, or utility hookups. A camp host is on-site, and firewood ($10/bundle) and ice ($5/bag) are available for purchase. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., during which generators are not permitted. A 14-day stay limit applies. Senior and Access Interagency pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
Directions
From Flagstaff, AZ, take Lake Mary Road 6 miles southeast. The campground is on your left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 774-9671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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