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Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation

18 Reviews

Description

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking opportunities on the Sandy Canyon and AZ trails

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.

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Location

Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation is located in Arizona

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Directions

From Flagstaff, AZ. take Lake Mary Road 6 miles southeast. Campground is on your left.

Coordinates

35.123209 N
111.598775 W

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18 Reviews

Nina M.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 3, 2025

Beautiful and spacious spots!

Super nice host, spots were well spaced. Vault toilets were well kept, I will saw that the Dyrt app has the cost as $22, but we paid $30 so the price must have increased recently. However, cost is worth it :)

Site6
Month of VisitSeptember
TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 17, 2025

Great spot in the ponderosa pines

Well distributed sites. Very clean. Camp host extremely helpful. 10 minutes into Flag. Recently changed some sites to reservation on rec.gov which changes the dynamics of staying here a bit.

Site5
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Ted M., May 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Ted M., May 17, 2025
Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2024

Good First Come First Serve Stop Over

Canyon Vista Campground. Flagstaff, AZ

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 3.5 Price 2024: $ 13 w interagency pass Security: host is at entrance and active Usage during visit: Fills up as only first come first serve w facilities in area during spring Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Good for some sites Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: First come first serve Campground Noise: Quiet Outside Road Noise: May be noticeable from first couple of sites.
Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: no Potable Water Available: Limit is 5 gallons per day for each site. A market about 10 minutes SE sells water to fill at a reasonable rate . Can fill into containers or direct into the RV. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Pit toilets are kept VERY clean and well supplied.
Showers: no

Cell Service (AT&T): 3 bars Setting: Ponderosa Forest Recent Weather: Sunny and windy, 20mph ,some of the time Solar: Good in most sites Insects: None during our visit Host: Yes.
Rig Size: Large rigs are no problem Sites: a bit more secluded , less solar:8,10, 14 Better Solar and a bit more secluded : 7,9, 5,6

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Roger W., June 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Roger W., June 14, 2024
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Roger W., June 14, 2024
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mThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2023

Nice spot close to Flagstaff

Been here twice in last three months. Well run campground for tents and rvs with space between sites. No electricity and limited water. Good trail access.

Site5
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by mitchd , September 25, 2023
Nick S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 27, 2023

Good for RVs

This campground has less trees than others in the area, but the roads are flat so good for RVs. Bathrooms are pit toilets.

Month of VisitJune
mThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 8, 2023

Nice camp close to town

Good forest service camp close to Flagstaff. Sites are spread out and there were a variety of camper types there. Can hike or rock climb nearby. Price is now $26.

Site3
Month of VisitJune
Dan B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 17, 2023

It’s a very nice spot

If you can get it, amazing. But, god speed. Please note prices have been updated per the very pleasant host.

Month of VisitMay
KThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 12, 2021

Pretty spot but no water near

Pretty And shaded with picnic tables and fire rings. Several trails nearby, but no water or water features. Decided to try a different campsiteSince it was very warm out and really wanted to cool off in a lake or stream.

Month of VisitSeptember
C
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2021

Great location, pleasant place

Nicely spread out sites among pine trees. Well maintained. No water except from a tank of drinking water and only one pit toilet. Several trails right from the campground. Only 5 miles from Flagstaff. Car traffic can be heard during the day, but very quiet at night. The campground was closed because of risk of fire, but just reopened after several days of rain.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Chantal S., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Chantal S., July 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Canyon Vista Campground — Coconino National Forest Recreation by Chantal S., July 14, 2021
K
Reviewed May. 28, 2021

Canyon Vista

Quiet & clean campground. Close to town. Nice hiking trails. Cool views. Repelling area. Lots of shade trees, fire pit & rest room. Good size spaces. Friendly hosts.

Site14
Month of VisitMay
Diana D.
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Nice

Had a lovely stay. The hosts were very nice and attentive, since I was a single camper. They always checked to make sure I made it back from my hikes.

Fritz B.
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2019

Beautiful Campground, Lovely Hosts

We had a wonderful stay at Canyon Vista Campground. It's remarkably close to the city, Flagstaff, but tucked away in the forest, it feels remote. We went in June 2019, and it wasn't crowded at all. The hosts were absolutely wonderful. They came by and checked that we had everything we needed and offered us water. They gave us a general idea of the campground. They had installed little motion sensor lights in the bathroom, so you don't have to fumble with phones or flashlights to use the loo. They have a box of reading materials, books, maps, etc. like a little free library set up. They had 5 wonderful dogs, all leashed, controlled and super friendly and adorable. A few are trained therapy dogs, just wonderful sweet, quiet dogs. It was so clear to me that the hosts really took pride in making sure their guests had a good experience at the campground. I don't think I've ever stayed at a campground where the hosts went so out of their way to make sure I felt at home. I highly recommend this campground to travelers, or locals who just want a chance of scenery, just minutes from the city!

Owen M.
Reviewed May. 29, 2019

Beautiful, small, friendly hosts

This campground is small (only about 10 sites, one vault toilet building). Close to Lake Mary. Nice area, drains well when it rains (which it has done a lot this spring).

Vault toilets (one for each binary gender) are kept clean and well stocked with TP.

Friendly camp hosts (2019 summer season) who are helpful and full of knowledge.

No hookups.  Nice for tents or self-contained RVs.

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