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 30 at 2:02AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils. * WHERE...Coconino County, Navajo County, and Apache County. This includes Navajo Nation. * WHEN...From 11 PM MST Saturday evening through 5 AM MST Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A second round of rain and isolated thunderstorms is expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will be possible, on top of already saturated ground, increasing the threat of flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.
West Fork Temporary Area Closure - Extension to 2/27/27
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during and following precipitation events and resulting rockfall and flood debris hazards within the West Fork watershed affected by the Pocket Fire.
14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period
Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
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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