Chavez Crossing
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov; no walk-ins. Check-in at 1 PM, check-out at 11 AM. Fire restrictions may be in effect; call 928-226-4607 before building campfires. Stay limit is 7 days.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 2:52PM MST until August 10 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 545 PM MST /645 PM MDT/. * At 252 PM MST /352 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area from near Gray Mountain to just south of Desert View. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Tappan Spring, Cameron, Gray Mountain and Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 89 between mile markers 454 and 467. State Route 64 between mile markers 269 and 295. This includes the following swimming holes... Tappan Spring. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Tonahakaad Spring, Campbell Francis Wash, Deer Tank Wash, Tappan Wash, Burro Canyon Wash, Lee Canyon, Jackrabbit Wash, Mays Wash, Moenkopi Wash, Cedar Wash, Needmore Wash, Little Colorado River and Landmark Wash.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 10 at 1:44PM MST until August 10 at 4:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
At 144 PM MST /244 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the North and South Canyon Wash Basins downstream of the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the North and South Canyon Wash Basins downstream of the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the North and South Canyon Wash Basins downstream of the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Saddle Mountain Wilderness, Bert Loper's Boat, Royal Arches, Triple Alcoves, Point Hansbrough, Anasazi Foot Bridge and North Rim Entrance Station. This includes the following highways... State Route 67 between mile markers 609 and 610. the Colorado River between river miles 17 and 21...and near river mile 32...and between river miles 37 and 43...and between river miles 45 and 47. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... North Canyon, North Canyon Wash, South Canyon, "19- Mile Canyon", Buck Farm Canyon, House Rock Wash, Tatahatso Wash and Saddle Canyon.
Temporary Newman Park and Willard Springs road closures
Portions of both Willard Springs and Newman Park roads will temporary close for cattleguard replacement.
About
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is tucked along Oak Creek in the picturesque Red Rock Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, just south of downtown Sedona. The campground sits at 4,079 feet elevation, shaded by sycamore and cypress groves with Sedona's iconic red rock formations visible in the surrounding landscape. Oak Creek provides opportunities for wading and fishing in its clear waters. The campground features three group sites: Sycamore and Cypress (each accommodating 10-50 people at $136/night) and Ponderosa (10-30 people at $108/night). All sites include picnic tables, fire pits, and cooking grills. Potable water is available throughout the campground, and restroom facilities and trash collection are provided. The campground is strictly reservation-only with no walk-ins permitted. Nearby attractions include Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, and the Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness. The campground is adjacent to Poco Diablo Resort and within easy reach of Sedona's restaurants and shopping. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, and the stay limit is 7 days. Fire restrictions may be in effect seasonally.
Directions
From Flagstaff, take I-17 south to Hwy 89A. Go south on 89A through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Turn left onto State Highway 179. Go south on Hwy 179 approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. to the campground on the left side adjacent to Poco Diablo Resort. From Phoenix, take Exit 298 and travel 12.7 miles north on Hwy 179, then turn left on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. Address: 201 Oak Creek Cliffs Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $108 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 204-0028 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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