Established Camping
Chavez Crossing
Chavez Crossing is located in the Coconino National Forest, featuring a landscape of pine forests and rocky terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Slide Rock State Park and the scenic Oak Creek Canyon, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration.
Description
Overview
Chavez Crossing Group Campground is in the picturesque Red Rock district of Arizona, with famous red rock formations and breathtaking painted sunsets. Placed beside a creek and surrounded by sycamore and cypress groves, the campground's location offers a fresh sense of the great outdoors. It's also conveniently close to developed entertainment like golf courses and stylish restaurants in the resort town of Sedona. Drive through Oak Creek Canyon to view majestic red-hued cliffs, buttes, and canyons. At night, relax by the campfire at your site or take advantage of Sedona's trendy shopping and nightlife.
Recreation
Go wading or fishing in the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek or take a stroll with your camera to photograph the unique flora, fauna and rock formations. Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock are famous nearby attractions, perfect for exploring or photographing.
Facilities
The campground's location makes it a convenient place to mix outdoors time with shopping trips in the resort town of Sedona. Three group sites are available, and all three can be reserved for a total capacity of 110.
Natural Features
Chavez Crossing is in a high desert region situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft elevation. The unique landscape creates erosion that has shaped spectacular canyons and buttes that make the region an appealing attraction.
Nearby Attractions
A variety of hiking trails and swimming holes are a short drive away. Seek out your favorite panoramic views at Munds Mountain Wilderness, or explore the Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness area in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon. Here, you can find abandoned dwellings and rock art from early inhabitants.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.
Location
Chavez Crossing is located in Arizona
Directions
201 Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. Sedona, AZ 86336 If coming from Flagstaff, take I-17 south to Hwy 89A. Go south on 89A through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. Left to State Highway 179. Go South on Hwy 179 approximately 2 miles. Turn right on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. to the campground on the left hand side adjacent to Poco Diablo Resort. From Phoenix get off on Sedona Exit 298 travel 12.7 miles North on HW 179, turn left on Oak Creek Cliffs Dr. to the campground on the left adjacent to The Poco Diablo Resort along Oak Creek.
Address
COCONINO
AZ
Coordinates
34.8436111 N
111.7763889 W
Detours Nearby
Forest Road 535 - East
30 min away
Forest Road 525C -Sycamore Pass Dispersed - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
33 min away
Drive Time
- 44 min from Flagstaff
- 53 min from Prescott Valley
- 1 hr 28 min from Phoenix
- 3 hrs 38 min from Lake Havasu City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 4/2/25- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 users
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
