Go if
Hikers and climbers planning to run Sandy's Canyon Trail or the Vista Loop will get the most out of this spot. Aim for back sites with the cliff views, arrive by mid-morning on fall weekends, and you're set for under $30 a night.
Canyon Vista Campground
4.39132 reviews5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Quick Facts
6,826 ftPrice
$8 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Open from early May ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsQuick Facts
6,826 ftPrice
$8 - $30/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
14 campsites
Season
Open from early May ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
Get DirectionsCanyon Vista Campground
$8.00 - $30.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night (up to 8 people and 1 vehicle)
Additional Vehicle Fee: $8 per vehicle per night
Day Use:
$12 per vehicle...
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Standard Site Fee$30.00
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5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Canyon Vista Campground
5075 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Nearby places
Flagstaff, AZ (6 miles, approximately 10-15 minutes by car). Other nearby areas include Lower Lake Mary and Walnut Canyon.
Nearby supplies
Flagstaff town center (within 6 miles) for groceries and supplies. Ice and firewood are available for sale within the campground.
Weather at Canyon Vista Campground
About Canyon Vista Campground
RV details
Planning your trip?Check out our camping packing checklist
Skip if
Road noise from Lake Mary Road reaches the sites, and the hosts enforce rules strictly enough that some guests have left frustrated. No hookups, no showers, and no dump station also rule it out for self-contained RV travelers who need services.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Canyon Vista Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Canyon Vista Campground is located near Walnut Canyon and Lower Lake Mary. This area consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, aspen and oak, which offer good photo opportunities, interesting geology and views of the San Francisco Peaks.</p><p>The trailhead for <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=55034&actid=50" target="_new">Sandys Canyon Trail</a> and the Vista Loop Trail are at the north end of the campground.</p><p>Sandys Canyon Trail provides access into Walnut Canyon and joins the Arizona Trail.</p><p>This segment of the Vista Loop Trail provides access to “The Pit” climbing area.</p><p> </p><div><script type="text/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5201359.js">/************************************************ Ultimate Fade In Slideshow v2.0- (c) Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (www.dynamicdrive.com)***********************************************/</script><script type="text/javascript">var mygallery=new fadeSlideShow({ wrapperid: "fadeshow1", //ID of blank DIV on page to house Slideshow dimensions: [518, 291], //width/height of gallery in pixels. Should reflect dimensions of largest image imagearray: [ ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376805.jpg","http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376807.jpg", "_new", "Entrance Sign on FH3 inviting you into Canyon Vista Campground"], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376808.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376809.jpg", "_new", " Entrance driveway into Canyon Vista Campground."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376813.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376814.jpg", "_new", "Information sign and a campsite."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376818.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376819.jpg", "_new", " Beautiful view of the San Francisco Peaks from Canyon Vista Campground."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376820.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376821.jpg", "_new", "A restroom and campsite at Canyon Vista Campground."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376822.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376823.jpg", "_new", "Trails leaving the campground include Arizona Trail and Sandys Canyon."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376824.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376826.jpg", "_new", " The big Arizona Trail sign just outside the campground."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376829.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376831.jpg", "_new", "Vista Loop Trail and Climbing Area sign on the edge of the campground."], ["/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376835.jpg", "/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5376836.jpg", "_new", "Cliffs of the climbing area as seen from the campground."] ], displaymode: {type:'auto', pause:4000, cycles:0, wraparound:false}, persist: true, //remember last viewed slide and recall within same session? fadeduration: 1000, //transition duration (milliseconds) descreveal: "ondemand", togglerid: "slideshowtoggler"})</script><div id="fadeshow1" style="margin: 0pt auto; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: none; width: 250px; text-align: left;"> </div><div id="slideshowtoggler" style="text-align: center; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"><a class="prev" href="#">< Previous</a> <span class="status" style="margin: 0px 50px; font-weight: bold;"> </span> <a class="next" href="#">Next ></a></div></div><p>Mouse-over to pause the slide show. Click an image to open full-size in a new window.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 6,900 ft. The campground, located near Lower Lake Mary and Walnut Canyon, is comprised of Ponderosa pine, other mixed conifers, and oak. There are views of the San Francisco Peaks and other areas providing good photo opportunities. The campground is primarily composed of a series of four two-site loops at the edge of a small meadow. It is convenient to sports rock climbing at The Pitt. Flagstaff is close by for a day trip and cook's night out.
Seasons & access
Open first Friday in May through Columbus Day - weather dependent
Facilities
The source for water is a Water Buffalo.
RV information
The parking aprons are dirt. Parking aprons are irregular in shape but will accommodate any size RV. Recommend filling fresh water tanks before arriving.
Directions
In Flagstaff, AZ, at the intersection of Beulah Blvd. and Lake Mary Rd., take Lake Mary Rd. south 5.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
- National Forest
- Coconino National Forest
- Ranger District
- Flagstaff
- Elevation
- 6900
- Rate
- $21 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- early May – Oct 11
