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.
Temporary Newman Park and Willard Springs road closures
Portions of both Willard Springs and Newman Park roads will temporary close for cattleguard replacement.
Pocket Fire Temporary Area & Trail Closure
Specific trails in association with the Pocket Fire are still closed due to the danger they pose to the public.
Oak Creek Temporary Area Closure
A portion of Oak Creek is closed to the public due to the danger of flash flooding.
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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