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$30 - $45/night
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59 campsites
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Price
$30 - $45/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
59 campsites
Season
Open season for rese...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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You want Oak Creek access, fall foliage, and well-maintained sites close to Sedona's hiking without resort pricing.
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<p>Pine Flat Campground in scenic Oak Creek Canyon is one of the Forest's most popular campgrounds. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout. If the fishing aren't biting, you can always go swimming, hiking or birdwatching. <a href="/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=55390">Slide Rock State Park</a> (listed in Life Magazine as one of the nation's ten best swimming holes) and the thriving resort town of Sedona are only a short drive away. It comes as no surprise this area is so popular.</p><p>Campsites are located in a shady stand of ponderosa pines in the upper reaches of the canyon. Many of the campsites are located right on the banks of Oak Creek, and none are very far from it. There are several hiking trails in the vicinity. Some lead up the canyon slopes to offer good views of the surrounding scenery. The creek is bordered with paths that lead along its picturesque course offering great bird watching and good fishing.</p><p> </p><style media="print" type="text/css">.noprint { display: none; }</style><div class="noprint"><p style="clear: both; font-size: 80%;">Hover mouse over photo to display slideshow controls. <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest/sets/72157690302790126" target="_blank">View album on Flicker</a></p><a data-flickr-embed="true" data-footer="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest/albums/72157690302790126" title="Camping: Pine Flat Campground"><img alt="Camping: Pine Flat Campground" src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/38170399526_b74fb10817_z.jpg" style="width: 98%; height: auto;" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p style="clear: both;"> </p>
<p>Oak Creek is very crowded, especially on weekends. To get a campsite it is best to come on a weekday and come early.</p>
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the best combination of comfortable weather, peak foliage, and lower summer crowds — daytime highs are typically in the 60s–mid-70s°F with crisp nights in the 30s–40s by October. Aspens and maples along Oak Creek turn golden and crimson, making hiking, photography, and trout fishing especially rewarding; water levels are moderate and clear. Expect steady but manageable visitation (busy on weekend days in September–early October, quieter mid-week and later in the month) and the site’s Peak months: October, September, May, April Avoid: November, December, January, February
Reviews and seasonal notes call fall best: pleasant temps and vivid foliage along the creek.
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Pine Flat Campground West is situated in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon of Arizona's Coconino National Forest. The campground is renowned for its picturesque setting amidst towering ponderosa pines and riparian zones along Oak Creek. It offers 59 single-unit campsites, with two designated as accessible. Essential amenities include picnic tables, campfire rings, charcoal grills, potable water, vault toilets, and self-pay stations. There are no electrical hookups, sewer hookups, or showers available. Firewood and ice are sold on-site by friendly hosts who often deliver them to campsites. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen for a campground," noted one reviewer, while others appreciated the "clean and well-maintained sites." However, some users reported issues with vault toilet odors and the campground's proximity to the highway, which can result in road noise.
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Site #31: Highly recommended for its spacious layout and proximity to Oak Creek..
Site #21: Close to the restrooms but subject to odors during windy conditions.
Site #7: Noted for high road noise and limited privacy.
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