## Overview

 Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest\'s most popular campgrounds. The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout, and swimming, hiking and birding spots are nearby.
## Recreation

 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 fishing.
## Facilities

 Cave Spring is a large campground with 84 campsites, including one tent-only site. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and cooking grills. Token-operated showers, drinking water and vault restrooms are provided for convenience. The facility can host RVs, trailers and motor homes up to 36-ft.
## Natural Features

 The area is a heavily wooded, lush riparian zone. 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. The creek has crystal clear, cool water that is refreshing on hot summer days. 
## contact\_info

 For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The nearest town is Sedona, popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping. One of Arizona\'s best swimming spots, Slide Rock State Park, is down the road. Campers can also explore the 1.8-million acre Coconino National Forest, which boasts a spectacular variety of scenery and outdoor activities.

Cave Springs

This is my personal favorite campground between Sedona and Flag. It is an exceptionally large campground, so some sites are better than others. They do have one loop that takes reservations, but majority of sites are first come, first served. I have personally never had any issue with getting my favorite spot, so long as I show up early. 

Majority of campsite is surrounded by trees, making this spot shaded throughout the day. 

Good amount of sites sit right next to the Creek. Oak Creek does run along the 89, so some road noise might be present if you choose these. My fav site is, but road noise has never bothered me as it’s minimal in my opinion. campsites have fire rings, grills, and tables. They also have coin operated showers, and they are warm, yet I’ve only used them one time. Water is available onsite. South of this campground there is a free well that has some of the best water in AZ!

there is also a ‘General Store’ near entrance, which offers fire wood and other basic supplies.  Camp hosts have always been super nice here, even though they can be quite strict about quiet times. 

On the South end of the campground, there is a trail you can follow along side the Creek. some Creek hopping is required. On the North end of campsite, is a wide open field, so if you want to play with your friends, dogs, fly a kite, whatever, it’s there!

Directly across the campground entrance, on other side of 89, is a moderate hiking trail that will take you uphill to fantastic views. 

Overall, this is a fantastic campground. Yes, the ‘cave’ is fenced off, but other than that and the strict quiet times (choose the right campsite and as long as you’re respectful quiet time isn’t a problem) this spot rocks!

Best in the area

Location:
The location of the campground is perfect for all of the Sedona activities. This campground is only a few miles from the popular Slide Rock State Park. It is also not too far from Flagstaff if you want to head further north to take in the lush pines of Northern Arizona. 
Campsites:
The campsites were pretty good sized. They all come with a picnic table and fire ring. The campsites that are on the outside perimeter of the campground have more privacy than those on the inner loops. I wouldn't call them private though by any means. 
Campground Amenities:
The Oak Canyon Creek flows through the campground which allows for fishing onsite. There is a large open area to play frisbee or catch. The bathhouse was clean, and costs $4 for a shower. The toilets are satellites. In the morning, these facilities are very busy.  There is firewood for sale and a nice small store for necessities.
Campground Staff:
Everyone that I talked to was incredibly nice and kind. They were very helpful and knowledgable with recommendations on surround area activities. 

I will absolutely stay here again and I cannot wait for my next visit! 

Excellent Location and Wonderful Staff!

We stumbled across Cave Springs campground on a roadtrip across the Southwest. We added Sedona as a last minute stop, and it ended up being one of our favorite stops on the trip! Sedona itself is known for the beautiful red rock formations, which make great day trips and local hikes, but the Cave Springs campground itself seems like a totally different environment. It is a wooded area, with a crystal-clear creek nearby that is surrounded by wild blackberry bushes. We had an amazing time swimming in the creek, exploring it's rocky shores, and indulging in fresh blackberries. The campsites have a community bathroom facility that has a chemical toilet, but no showers. The campsite welcome center (where you check in) sells some snacks, water bottles, firewood, and other necessities if you forget anything. The campsites are quite spacious and have access to a fresh water pump.

Sliding rock is nearby and makes a fun day trip, although it can get crowded. We completed the hikes to devil's bridge and Cathedral rock, and both were amazing and offered beautiful views of the surrounding wilderness. North of the campsite, there is a navajo trading post you can stop by if you want to shop or check out authentic native pottery, jewelry, etc. 

Gorgeous campground near Sedona

This campground is well kept, nice sites, but also close to highway so noise is a problem.  Current rate is $22 a night, a little pricey in my mind when you consider that restrooms feature vault toilets and no running water.  Showers are available ($4).  Close to Sedona.
   The camp office does include a small store which carries some food items and supplies.
   The fire rings are very deep which in my opinion ruins a fire unless you are using it to cook.  Some sites can be reserved.

Nice camp but noisy

One of the most lush &amp; beautiful campgrounds I've ever seen. Felt like a rain forest, with moisture in the air, trickling creek water nearby, birds chirping. Ok, it's like the Garden of Eden! All first come, first serve sites, except in Loop A. Friendly camp hosts, a little general store, clean bathrooms, shower facilities, water available from taps, no hookups, no dump station.

Cave Springs Campground, near Sedona, AZ

Tucked into Oak Creek canyon, surrounded by trees, red dirt mountain sides, and a creek this campground is stunning. Though close to the road, it is farthest set back than the other campground next door. A short drive gets you to Flagstaff or Sedona and it is a gorgeous drive either way. One of my favorite campgrounds.

Absolutely Beautiful

I have been coming to this campsite since i was a kid. Seen may changes. Its still one of my favorite campsites to visit, but if you go with a group this is not the place for you there very strict and do a head count to make sure you don't exceed 8 per site.And they watch you like a hawk.

Cave springs

Very nice campround that is shaded (good for the summer) with a nearby spring. I would give it a higher rating if not for it being so near the road and having road noise that was not too bad but still wished there was less of it.

Nice park, shaded with temps cooler than nearby Sedona

My go to campground when I want to escape the heat! There is creek access and creekside sites. All sites have plenty of shade and space. Plenty of spots available for walk up, but get there early!

Creekside sites with plenty of shade and space

Great place for tent camping with a friendly staff and nice amenities. The campground sits on Oak Creek, and is in the perfect location where you are far enough away from Sedona city center to have some peace and quiet, and within an amazing setting of red rocks, tall pines and the sound of a creek surround you. The tent sites are spacious, and offer plenty of privacy. The campground has shower facilities, a small general store where you can get firewood and small groceries, and restrooms. The pit toilets are a bit nasty; I wish they would update them and make them a little cleaner and user-friendly...lol. They can get really disgusting and stink horribly during warmer weather. But the rest of the experience here makes the restrooms the least of the issues. We always stay here when in Sedona.

Great for tent camping!

Love cave springs it’s my favorite spot it’s clean and well cared for has some awesome nearby hikes and the creek is right along here. 

Favorite camping spot in Sedona 

it was my first time camping; so this was a safe and fun place to start 🏕

safe and fun place to camp 

We stayed here for one night, arrived on a weekday in late May and had no problem finding a site.  Some sites are very close together, we found one with a level parking pad that was fairly secluded and was perfect.  

Toilets are vault toilets (well kept and clean when we stayed), and there is drinking water available Throughout the campground. They even had buckets hanging from these to use for putting out your campfire.  There is a small camp store at the entrance for supplies, and firewood is available for purchase. There are also token operated showers.  

The campground is right off of 89A, our site was away from the road and was very quiet. There was a nice view of the red rock behind us. It is convenient to many other local parks and hiking, including slide rock and West fork.  It is a quick ride into the downtown area of Sedona as well, and less than an hour to Flagstaff.

Convenient to Sedona hiking

We tent camped here in July and really appreciated the cool temperatures at night. The drive to the campground (either direction) is breathtaking and dramatic, and we loved the stream near our site. We thought the site was a good size- we didn’t feel anyone was too close. You can see so many stars above the ponderosas, and it smells amazing! No bug bites either, so that was a plus! The first night we were there, the bathrooms were completely full and dirty, but they were clean the second night. Showers are $4 for 8 minutes, and no electricity at the sites. $22 per night. 

Dark Skies + Cool Nights

Stopped here on our way back to California from Colorado. It was the middle of August so we were looking for somewhere with some water and shade and we found both. It is definitely a popular campground with lots of families but if you can get a spot it is an amazing little retreat. We were tent camping and had plenty of shade and only a short walk to the creek (it is a creek not a river but still nice to put your feet in and cool down). Put toilets but they were well maintained for how crowded the campground was. Despite the crowds, a lot of the campgrounds are decent size and even if not secluded give you some space. Not my favorite destination but for the area and price it was amazing.

Close to Sedona but worlds apart!

Cannot get enough of this place! Beautiful campground hidden amongst tall pine trees and nestled between a mountain and A creek. The pit toilets are the cleanest I ever seen, very well vented so no smells. The camp sites are not very spacious so u will hv to choose them carefully if u are bringing an RV. All back in parking no pull thrus. The hosts and rangers are very friendly and informative. 

Staff is friendly, informative and the grounds are meticulous. Not to mention the obvious of the soul of Sedona! Bubbling creek, fishing and wonders of nature. Love to visit again.

Sedona at it's best!

We had a great experience in Cave Springs.   Beautiful sites with privacy, great amenities, helpful staff,  and proximity to everything Sedona.  Protect food from Skunks.   Bring a hammock.  Lots of trees to hammock camp here.  

Fall Colors in Sedona!

Great campsite with trails that lead to fresh water creeks, covered in trees. This campsite is great for for hidden oasis’s. Definitely will return!

I love the Sedona area, fabulous 😍

Was a bit skeptical when we pulled up. Staff was perfect, very on top of this. Campground was clean, bathrooms were clean once they drained them. Of course you can only keep them as clean as the people using them. The creek, and pools were wonder and made a miserable hot day refreshing. Will camp her in the future and I highly recommend this camp. 

Beautiful, friendly, and refreshing. 

Even though it said this was full online, we walked up on a Tuesday around noon in August and was able to snag a beautiful spot. I would recommend the sites that border the forest/mountains like 8E versus the spots in the middle because those are too close to each other. Our spot was pretty secluded and was happy to have it. There is a short walk to a swimming hole with a rock you can jump off or you can hang out at any part along the river that runs by the campground. 

We got so lucky to arrive the first day that they were allowing campfires. There wasn’t any wildlife that we had to deal with, not even mosquitos! Perfect weather and a great start to our camping road trip! 

Beautiful river

This campground has tons of sites to choose from many of them a short walk from the creek. There’s a swimming hole on the creek nearby. The hosts are very helpful and keep the place looking really nice. It’s an idyllic spot with sycamores, oaks, and pines. Most of the spots have ample room so that you can only hear your neighbors if they are yelling. There’s a steel fire ring and picnic table at each site. The concession stand where you check in sells firewood at $7 a bundle (~5 pieces) and ice at $2 for a small bag and $3 for a large and some limited food items including ice cream and marshmallows (although they run out!). The campground feels like a small neighborhood with all of the loops and roads in it. It’s definitely worth the money you pay!

All you need in a camp.

Campground was very nice and the bathrooms are pretty centrally located to each loop. Camp site was more than big enough for 5 of us with two tents and the views of the stars at night were everything. Rules were clearly stated and though there were many they made sure to tell us to have fun. Stopped in for first come first serve and there was quite a few spaces to choose from. Will definitely camp there again. 

Trees & tons of fun

The campgrounds are very spacious, we stayed at E10 with my roof top tent and it was great. The restrooms are clean and comfortable and have plenty of lighting. Would stay here again. 

Great and clean 

We had a very pleasant experience. Multiple park employees said this campground was their favorite in the area. We enjoyed exploring further down Oak Creek - there’s a small pond the further you walk along it. It was very busy, however, and not quiet. Lots of kids crying and at night, a bunch of people kept howling and making barking sounds. However, it did get quiet around 10:45pm. Aside from the noise, it was a wonderful spot and one of our favorites we have been in so far. 

Great spot

staff drove by towards the end of the night maybe just to check on everybody. spaces are pretty big so  you don’t feel super crammed up. the trees around provide excellent shade. port a potties and shower facilities only in one part of the ground, but easily walkable or driveable. 

comfortable and nice

definitely a more family friendly camping area! showers close at 6 and are $4 for 8 minutes. the front office closes around 6/7 so be sure to get your firewood before hand!!! quiet, spaced out, beautiful scenery. 

great

spread out, firewood available, showers until 6 for $4, toilets accessible!


great 

Great campground, somewhat large and busy in the summer. Canyon gets a little humid, but the spring makes for a great refresher with its many pools and one large pool where campers dive off the rocks. Will camp here again but not in the height of summer. 

Nice oasis

Stay 8/7-8/9 2021.
F 5 (next to Creek access) 
Good shade, 
showers and water, restroom

$22 per night. So popular that you have to come to the office in the morning like 7am to secure the First come First serve spot

After 2 nights (Sat, Sun), I concluded this is not for me.

camp fires make air quality unacceptable. If you have breathing issue, you will suffer. It's like California wildfire making hazardous air quality for the surrounding area.

Excellent Campsites with a big problem

Great quiet spot just outside Sedona. Nice and shaded. Camp spots are good sized. No Bluetooth speakers allowed which was awesome. Camp host were super nice. Watch for skunks. They sneak up at night


Nice and peaceful 

The staff here are very helpful and nice. The scenery is awesome and also a great place for star gazing. There are bathrooms and showers available for about $4-6 , they also sell firewood,ice and a few other useful items at the entrance. ***Bring your own firewood or purchase theirs, because you cannot chop wood in the campsite***

Very friendly staff!

Wow. This site was amazing. It's nestled in between the canyon and the highway with a river to the side. There are a lot of sites here and yet a lot of them feel secluded. There are beautiful tall trees for hammocking or wandering through as well as hikes right from camp. 

The camp host was very friendly and put me on a wait list for a first come first serve as we showed up at 9am seeing if we could get some space when the whole lot was booked up. She called me at 11 and told me she had a spot available! Very lucky on this one. 

They have showers and bathrooms as well as multiple fresh water spouts around camp. 

I would come back here in a heartbeat. I only wish I could have stayed longer. 10/10

Hidden gem

Packed in like sardines. Spaces are pretty small. Literally got one truck barely. Nice hosts and next to the creek. If you like being next to 20-30 people then this is your place. Community camping for sure. They do have showers and keep the toilets pretty clean. 