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Price
$7.5 - $30/night
Booking
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Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
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Unknown
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Price
$7.5 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
7 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Spring weekday hikers and wildlife watchers who can bring all their own water. Turkey Creek runs year-round, a downstream waterfall is a short walk out, and April or May hits peak wildflowers before summer crowds fill all seven sites by Friday afternoon.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything from Douglas, 30 minutes away. Add rattlesnakes, scorpions, and bear-country food rules to the prep list. Weekend noise and minimal site privacy make this feel cramped for a seven-site camp.
Reference information about Sycamore Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1176571.pdf"><img alt="West Turkey Creek Front ROG Page" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1176573.jpg" style="width: 50%; float: left; padding: 15px;" /></a></p><p>Located on the west side of the Chiricahuas at 6,200 ft. elevation, Sycamore Campground straddles the banks of West Turkey Creek. Turkey Creek is a small perennial stream that cascades into the campground down a series of small waterfalls and through a rocky cleft decorated with wildflowers in spring and summer.<br /><br /><strong>NOTE: </strong>Black bear area. Store and dispose of all food in bear-proof containers and trash bins, or keep it locked in your vehicle with windows all the way up. </p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1176571.pdf">Download the Recreation Opportunity Guide</a></p>
The elevation 5,400 feet. This popular campground, full most weekends, is one of four in the Oak Creek Canyon Recreation Area (also known as "Red Rock Country"). It is located on the west side of Oak Creek in a Riparian area nestled in a pleasantly thick forest of Ponderosa pine, Gambel oaks, and maple trees. The understory is grass with fern scattered throughout. There are six overlapping loops, A through F, with numerous side-by-side campsites. From the campground entrance booth, fishing supplies, limited groceries, firewood and ice are available for a fee. The campground is an excellent location for exploring the Sedona area. Privacy between campsites is Coconino National Forest 118 Anyone who watches old Western movies will recognize the magnificent landscape of Sedona. The popularity of the area means crowds in town but the many hiking trails provide solitude and quiet. minimal. The drive along State Rt. 89A through Oak Creek Canyon or "Red Rock Country" is beautiful. The rock formations are spectacular with colors changing from gray to red and back. There are excellent vistas along the way to take in the beauty of the canyon. One fun place for the whole family is Slide Rock State Park, south of mile marker 382 on State Rt. 89A. There, enjoy playing in Oak Creek with tire tubs, inflatable rafts, shooting natural rock slides, etc.
Open April 12 through October 15.
Hot showers are available for a fee. Coconino National Forest 119
The parking aprons are paved. Some of the interior roads are tight and narrow, making maneuvering large rigs a challenge. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at the Giant gas station off Interstate 17 (Exit 198) - left at end of exit to Giant on the right.
From Sedona, AZ, take State Rt. 89A north 9.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into the campground.
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Spring delivers the sweet spot: daytime highs between 60 and 75°F, nights from 35 to 50°F, and peak waterfall flow from winter runoff. Wildflowers hit their stride and trails dry out after snowmelt. Summer warms to the mid-80s, pleasant under the tree canopy but crowded on holiday weekends. Winter nights drop to freezing, transforming the creek into a quieter, colder proposition. If you want vivid rock-garden colors and strong water features without the weekend crowds, visit a weekday in April or May.
Spring is peak: 60–75°F days, peak waterfall flow and wildflowers noted as the sweet spot.
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Sycamore Campground offers a rugged camping experience with minimal amenities. Located at 6,200 ft elevation in the Chiricahua Mountains, the campground has notable natural features such as the small perennial Turkey Creek, which cascades into the site with waterfalls and wildflowers during spring and summer. However, it lacks some modern facilities, making it more suited to those seeking a primitive or back-to-basics camping experience.
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