What a great camping spot, and amazing hosts! My girlfriend and I came here the week after the November 2020 elections to get away from everything, on a week that could only be described as "unseasonably cold." It's a beautiful little campground just about 15 minutes away from Uptown Sedona and alongside Oak Creek. We started out with two nights at the site furthest to the right upon entrance, and that backs up to a little pool and cliff. We had some fairly rowdy neighbors who were constantly breaking the rules and seem to have been ejected early, which was greatly appreciated, because rules are important, especially when they are mainly instated to enforce common courtesy to everyone else. The site has only 19 spots, with the majority of them hugging the creek. The others are sort of in the middle of the loop-street and lack views, immediate water-access, and privacy, as they're right out in the middle and cars drive around them. Our last two nights we moved to Site 19, which was perfect. The campsite is small enough so that proximity to the camp host/firewood, and the bathrooms is not an issue, and our spot was furthest from the entrance, and therefore was the most private/secluded. Each spot has a pretty flat spot, usually with partial shade for the tent, a firepit, and a heavy duty picnic table. There are trout in the river, and I hooked one up behind our first spot where there is a wonderfully clear and deep pool, as well as a little cliff that's fun to climb up and around. Dennis, one of the camp hosts, pointed out that there were 6-8 visible trout in the small pool behind Site 10 and so we rushed over there, and he watched us attempt unsuccessfully to lure out the fish, and then came over with a chunk of Velveeta cheese, which he said he always had luck with. We would return to this spot for the next few days and eventually hooked up a few trout, which was great. Everything about this site is great, and I'm just the slightest bit hesitant about raving too highly lest it becomes more difficult to reserve in the future. Great location, great hosts, an extremely clean vault bathroom that smells of Febreeze, a creek full of fish, firewood for sale, and camp hosts that keep the place in amazing condition. 5/5. Would recommend. Would like to return soon. read more

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Small quiet campground near Oak Creek, hiking trails nearby, Slide Rock park a mile an away and only 6 miles from uptown Sedona. We stayed in sure 04, perfect for camper van - some spaces would have been too tight for parking i.e sir 03, a 16' van had a bit of an issue pulling in. I like we backed up to the forest and the road noise was not that noticeable. Loved how quiet all callers were, very respectful of others. Bathrooms did smell but that is what you get with vault toilets! Minus one star for no showers or access to a dish washing area. read more

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This place was a slice of heaven. It is quiet and peaceful. It is a tent only, which was perfect for us. The manager who works there - Dennis was so helpful and friendly. He keeps the place immaculate. The bathrooms were also very well kept. This man is always busy working, cleaning or helping someone. He definitely takes pride in his work and keeps this place beautiful. It is $22 a night and $30 if you book online which I recommend as it fills up. There is a swimming hole at the end of the campground which is peaceful with clean, clear and cold water. Bring tubes to float on for a an even better experience. The are built in fire pits at each site and a table. You can buy wood there at $7 a bundle. Some of the sites are close together 1-7. These are close to the bathrooms and we be good for big families with children. There is also a spot off to itself - 19 but this is on the way to the swimming hole - so people will be walking by. So not quite as private as it would seem. We stayed at site 11-12 which is right next to the creek and was perfect. Site 13 is also nice and on the creek side. I liked site 12 the best as the tent was in the shade in the afternoon. I highly recommend this place and will be back! read more

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If you're looking for a campsite based on location and proximity to things to do in Sedona, this is a great site. It's close to watering holes, Slide Rock, about 12 minutes from downtown, and there is a very close café. If you're looking for a campsite based on reconnecting with nature or having that more classic "camping feeling," I'd recommend looking elsewhere. The sites are well kept, but very small. Each site is very close to the other sites, so you pretty much always hear (and see) those around you. This campground is also very close to a major road, so you will hear a lot of traffic. Look for sites by the water, otherwise you'll have very little views or space. Temperate wise, you're looking at about 5 degrees less than what it is in Sedona, as you're a bit down in a gulley with good shade. read more

3.5 is more like it. I found this campground after doing some Yelp research (as usual) for our week long camping trip through Arizona. Sedona was our first stop which brought us to manzanita. I booked this spot exactly 6 months in advance (site #18). The sites really are packed right next to each other. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. The creek was right behind our site and made for some great sleeping background noise. 4 bathrooms for the entire campground which were in surprisingly great condition. No showers, sinks or mirrors here. About 15-20 minute drive down the road will bring you to the quaint town of Sedona. We saw Bell rock, cathedral rock, and some awesome scenery along the way. This campground was also one of the quietest I've ever been in. The camp host sells bundles of firewood for $7/bundle. If you drive into town you can stop at Bashas and buy a bundle twice the size for $6.19. Overall we enjoyed our stay at manzanita, the central location and scenery was very nice, I don't think I would stay here for more than 2 nights, though. read more

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Great place to stop and rest if you're traveling and want to see and visit the area. For sure making it back out this way again

First time camping and will definitely come back! Erin and Ian were the best hosts we could have. They were always there to help us, and even got our car out of the the snow! They were extremely attentive and I would come back just for them. The campsite was pretty, clean bathrooms, and you could hardly hear the traffic. I highly recommend. read more

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It is probably under new management by now, but 5-6 years ago when I used to go this was one of my favorite campgrounds for not roughing it TOO MUCH. Anyone complaining about the toilets etc should be at a Marriot and not this beautiful spot next to the creek read more

Tucked away in Oak Creek Canyon. A little road noise, up if you can snag a spot along the creek you're in for a special memory. Perfect for families. read more

Love this place. Small off the road, creekside campsite. Clean basic bathroom, no flush. Picnic tables, fire pit, and water faucet. Ground is hard and cold at night. Sight manager is friendly and awesome. Dogs MUST be on leach. read more

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Manzanita Campground is located just south of Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon. 19 campsites are small and some are now reservable. Come early and during the weekdays to have a chance at one of these prime campsites. The camp area is so small that there no room for RV's. Only one vehicle is allowed per site. The campground borders Oak Creek in a lush, forested riparian zone with Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. Colorful songbirds add flashes of brilliance to the trees. The creek's crystal clear waters are cool on the feet. Follow the river downstream a hundred yards or so and you will find a nice little swimming hole. Coin-operated showers ($4 minimum) are available at Cave Springs Campground just up the road. GPS: N34° 56' 9.7434", W-111° 44' 41.3874" read more

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The husband and I went here last night and it was a lovely campsite! I made a reservation (well in advance, this place fills up extremely quickly) online and it cost about 30$. Our site, site 11, was right on the creek, which was beautiful. We had a view of the creek and these really amazing large birds that hung out in the creek... great. It was a close walk to go swimming in the swimming hole. The site was clean. Here are the cons: 1. I called ahead of time to make sure the site was open due to recent fires. The ranger was extremely rude over the phone. I know that maybe she was sick of people asking, but I think it's a fairly relevant question, you know, not wanting to camp in a fire and all. 2. The sites are really close together so there isn't any of that 'alone in the woods' feeling you get at other sites. 3. The turn in was hard to see and I had to turn around up the road a bit... signage would be nice. 4. There aren't poles or anything to hang a lantern on making the lighting a little less than ideal. Despite this things, I would return and recommend. read more

We recently stayed at Manzanita. It's a decent campground, depending on what kind of camping experience you're looking for. Pros: the view is gorgeous. Many of the sites are right up against the creek, all are a short walk to the creek. You can fish in the creek and there are a ton of birds. There are spigots available to refill your water containers, pit toilets within 150 ft or so of all the sites (toilet paper is supplied by them), there are trash cans and recycling bins available near the restrooms & the camp host sells bundles of wood for $7/each. Each site has a fire ring and concrete picnic table. You can reserve your campsite online, though you'll want to do so far in advance- especially if you want to stay on a weekend. There are lots of fun hikes and things to do close by- highly recommend hiking crescent moon or west fork oak creek trails that are nearby. Cons: the sites are extremely close together and there isn't much privacy- we had a tent about 20 ft from ours on both sides of us. It's a very busy campsite- almost all of the spots were full, even on a weekday. It's very close to the main highway- 89A- which is pretty busy & loud. read more

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This campground has everything you need to make it fun and comfortable. Great location, only a mile from Slide rock, 20 min from the trout farm, town multiple hiking trails. read more

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Let me tell you honestly! This place is the best campsite in Sedona Arizona! The care takers on the campground, were absolutely amazing! The care and attention they have for the area. This place was super clean and everything was organized smoothly. My boyfriend and I were super impressed and extremely happy to have experienced this famous campsite location. The weather at the campsite was pretty chilly while I was there in May 2021. I am glad I took a portable heater, a candle lantern because it helps give off more heat instead of the electric ones, and blankets, pillows and sleeping bags. But when you go out to town or to do hikes you feel the heat or the change in temperature, which is no big deal for me because my boyfriend and I were super prepared. My boyfriend and I stayed there almost a week and within the same campground, we stayed at three different campsites. The campground care made it more exciting for us because they gave us the best spots in the campsite, ready for them...#19, #1, #11. Best spots! But honestly there were a lot of other really cool spots that I thought were the best! Even though there was not that many spots, which is why you have to reserve in way advance. I really recommend everyone to camp at least once here, but I know this will not be my last time here, I cannot wait to come back ! read more

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The space is a little too close to others. But luckily I picked a night where there weren't a lot of people. But when me and my friends got there. There were pinecones in our tent bag instead of a tent... stuck with just pinecones we did not know what to do. It was getting dark but we wanted to enjoy out time. The owner let us borrow their tents and even their chairs too! They were so sweet! They could have easily charged us a rental fee or something. But nope free! It is also well kept and so beautiful I definitely recommend! read more

We were lucky to get a FF campsite here last week. Lydia, our camp host, hooked us up with site 11 when we arrived. Her husband, Dennis, took over for a few days when she took her days off. Both hosts were very friendly and welcoming. They do their best to make all their campers happy. Site 11 was next to the creek (cold) and spacious with ample shade. Surprisingly, we didn't experience a lot of bugs like others. There was the usual amount of flies and bees. The campsite was very clean and had a picnic table (there were more rocks around the table than we liked) and fire ring. The hosts sells firewood for $7/bundle. They only have vault bathrooms and they do their best to keep them clean. All of the campers here seem to respect the quiet hours and were asleep by 10pm. It was nice listening to the sound of the creek while falling asleep BUT you can hear cars driving along 89 too since the site hugs the road. Even so, we loved it here and will return someday. read more

I LOVE THIS CAMPGROUND. My friend and I visited this campground for two nights at the end of June (6/24-6/26). We were greeted pleasantly by the camp host and their adorable dog, Ginger. The hosts are available from 7AM onward if you need chairs, firewood, tokens for showers, etc. Showers are available at the Cave Springs campground, which is down the road. This location is maybe 15 minutes from downtown Sedona. We were right by the creek, at spot #12. You can walk down steps to the creek and it was nicely shaded. Although it was peak season and very busy, it was still incredibly peaceful and serene. The hosts were incredibly generous and went over the top to ensure that you feel welcome. read more

Lydia the campground hostess for Manzanita campground in Oak creek Canyon is a wonderful, friendly helpful hostess. The cleanliness of the campground is impeccable. Lydia and her whole family were so welcoming and informative! I would recommend this campground to anyone visiting the Northern Az. camps. read more

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Dear God, the camp host is awesome. Brian is the kind of guy that would take the shirt off his back for you. He actually gave me the jacket off his back! I stretched a business trip into a camping trip & I was a little tight on space, so there's plenty I didn't Bring. Brian was there to help me out every time I needed something. It's definitely Brian that turns this place from a fairly tight little campground with a great swimming hole into a fun & welcoming environment that I felt very at ease in. As mentioned, the spaces are a little tight. Views in the canyon are pretty limited but scenic when you can catch a glimpse through the trees or on the creek. There's enough shade that it is definitely comfortable most of the day. Bathrooms are clean, but there is no sink or shower. it's just a 10 minute drive into Sedona & frankly, right in the middle of the action if you're there to experience the hiking trails. I felt as though I was centrally located to experience the beauty of Sedona... & it is magnificent. read more

Such an amazing place. My family and friends enjoyed the view, the river and small place for the family to go swimming. The staff there is really nice people. The camp host let us borrow his grill to cook our food, if he wouldn't of had one we would of been hungry. Come check it out you will love it. read more

We loved this place! The hosts were so friendly and kind. They keep the place super clean and help maintain the rules with a smile n a gentle word... keeps the campground respectful to the environment and allows all to enjoy! Thank you so much... we will be back! read more

Great vibes. The guy who runs the place was amazing he helped us a lot definitely coming back read more

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If you are trying camping for the first time and weening yourself off of hotel rooms this would be a good choice. The campground is right on the street so it's noisy. The pit toilets are kept clean and every attempt to manage the smell is made. Our experience: We had backed up our vehicle to use power to fill our air mattress inside the tent because it was pouring rain. One of the camp hosts drove over in their golf cart, parked on the road, stared with a scowling look and yelled at us that we can't have our vehicle parked there. I stated that it's pouring out and we were filling the air mattress out of the rain and I would move it ASAP. The scowling look continued and she drove off. We decided to leave the campsite the next morning instead of staying the second night we didn't even bother asking about a refund for the second night. Overall I would avoid camping here. It's pricy for what you get, they claim there are showers but you have to drive to an entirely different campground to use them. It is not worth the money. read more

So the campground is nice, the area is nice however the camp hosts are horrible. I get it that some jobs are thankless but when you pay money to sleep in the dirt the last thing I expected was a crappy host. The first thing the old bag said to me as I was checking in was she didn't need to see anything because if I wasn't supposed to be there someone would come along and beat me up. I asked her when that fun started and she gave me a dirty look. She said it again so I just ignored her because my 11 year old was standing there at this point. I could go on but I'm writing this on my phone as a passenger in a vehicle. Don't waste your money here and go up the road to Cave Springs where it is much nicer. Additional: when we were getting ready to leave one person in our party moved her car closer to the campground to pack up her gear. The camp host came up to me and tried to tell me that her parking was illegal and the vehicle needed to be moved. Last I checked in Arizona unless it is a handicapped spot it is not illegal in Arizona. I told him it was not my car and he continued to bug me until I told him to get away from me. Then he sent his wife out whom we all ignored. Seriously, don't waste your money here until they change the camp host. read more

It's a clean campground and the host was very friendly and helpful. It's right next to a stream which is nice because you hear it flowing all the time. I camped here on Mother's Day weekend so take this portion of my review with a grain of salt, non holiday weekends may be different. It's right next to the highway so expect to hear traffic late into the night. The campground was completely full so book early. read more

My husband and I went here for our wedding anniversary. It was very relaxing. The camping space isn't huge but for two people it is way more than adequate. You get your own table, they have a local trash facility, the bathrooms are kept clean, and the host is really friendly. Not to mention you are about 50 yards away from the creek with some great brown trout fishing. I cannot wait to come back here and camp again, my only recommendation is if you go in the Winter like we did make sure to bring sleeping bags rated correctly for the temperature. We froze our behinds off at night. read more

Great spot. Amazing little campground that is dog friendly. Lydia and her husband, the Campground Hosts were helpful and very friendly- doing all they could to make our plans work. It's close to Sedona, slide rock, and a very nice hike- West Fork of Oak Creek. read more

Great campground not too far from Durango, CO. I stayed here two separate times and both were pleasant stays. There's nothing like camping right on the water. Quiet and peaceful campground. read more

If your truly looking to "rough it" then this site should have 5 stars. It's beautiful, very small (only 18 sites) and literally right next to a creek. Very relaxing and conveniently located near everything. Why 3 stars? I was unaware that there were no showers and to shower you must go to a different campground about 15 mins away. Also, the toilets are compost (meaning they do not flush... So you're literally going the bathroom on top of others business) it just grossed me out. What can I say I'm not as country as I thought. read more

I normally boondock but this campground is a rare example of "so worth the money" - it is small, cozy, and right along Oak Creek in the canyon north of Sedona. In addition, while I was there camping in my van someone (understandably) thought my kayak was "left behind" and when I got back to my spot it was gone. Dennis, the camp host, went above and beyond to contact everyone who had been camping there that day and helped me track down my kayak - thank you to the honest people in the world! And I agree with Cheryl K.'s yelp review - the bathrooms were super clean, which is saying something. Will totally go back to this lovely spot. Thank you, so much, Dennis! read more

This was my first time cold weather camping (second time camping in general) so I was doing as much research as possible. Equipment, food, campsites, etc. I came across Manzanita and thought it was a good place to try out. Photos of the campsite were difficult to locate on the website and the map of the campsite provided was a little misleading. It seemed as though there was much more space between each campsite number, however, that was not the case. Your "neighbor" is very close to you so if you're looking for a little more seclusion, this isn't the place for you. The site we chose worked for our 8 person tent, but if you go any bigger than that, you're out of room. The ground was VERY dry/hard so we had a difficult time getting the tent stakes into the ground. I poured water at each stake hoping it would help, but it didn't. I think there was also an issue with the ground containing a lot of rock so the stakes kept hitting them on their way thru. We settled for half-way thru the ground stakes that bent cause we used the ones provided with the tent we bought instead of investing in stronger ones and hoped they stayed put. Our bad. The latrines/outhouses are well maintained, but if you're at one of the campsites closer to the facility, the smell can smack you in the face from time to time. I'm not sure of the schedule for when the "pooper scooper" (not sure of the official title) comes to clean out the outhouses' "deposits", but they came on the Monday we were leaving. Let me just say, THAT is definitely a time you want to be gone hiking or sightseeing. Wow. I have never encountered a smell that activated my gag reflex, but this was the one that did it. We went in the first week of January so it gets dark earlier and there are timers for the lights in the outhouses. I tell you this because you might want to wear your headlamp to use the outhouses until the lights turn on. Learned that the hard way.... The campground is close enough to town (7 miles) and very close to a Dairy Queen (half mile) if your food plans fail and you need a backup food aource or an ATM. They close at 7pm Monday-Friday (not sure about weekends). We found this out because we forgot to get cash and needed firewood that's provided at the campground for $7 a bundle. The creek running through the campground is perfect and a wonderful sound to fall asleep to. The campground is literally right off a road so you can see/hear cars day/night. It calms down quite a bit at night, but I recall still hearing cars around 1am when going to sleep. The staff (only saw one woman) was incredibly helpful and on top of things. She was very attentive to the campground/outhouses. She even saw/heard me and my husband struggling with cleaning up to leave and offered her brooms for help! So sweet! Regardless of all things said, we had a wonderful time and will be returning again soon. I only wanted to provide as much information as possible about my experience/things seen and heard so anyone else can make an informed decision about the campground. Happy camping!! read more

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I enjoyed this small, cozy campground. The bathrooms were well kept. There is a river close by. The Host, Ken, was really nice. Even gave us some free firewood because our reservation accidentally got missed. We booked on recreation.gov. Will stay there again! The first come first serve camp sites were still there when we got there-- it was afternoon. But I imagine during heavy season the fill up fast! This camp ground is about 15- 20 minutes to the city. You can purchase firewood for $7 a bundle. read more

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Was expecting showers and bathrooms but what we got was a hole in the ground, no place to brush our teeth or wash up. There was a horrible smell at our site and we ended up sleeping in the car. We don't consider ourselves high maintenance as we have done a lot of camping but this place was just not like anything we have ever come across. Even in the middle of nowhere Alaska there were showers. Just a little odd. Would only recommend if you don't need bathrooms/showers. read more

Spot 19 was awesome! Even better was our host, Lydia! Sorry if I spelled her name wrong she was very helpful and provided us additional information and materials that matter stay wonderful. It's a great place to stay, keep in mind you're close to a road however. read more

The Host, Brian, does not work at Manzanita any longer. The details were vague but the other campsite Rangers implied that he was terminated. read more

**UPDATE ALERT!!! They fired the disgruntled old hag Jason H. referred to in an earlier post because the camp host we encountered, "Brian," was stellar. Very galactic and such!! He radiates wisdom and kindness with the grace you would expect from a camp host along a beautiful babbling creek nestled in the red rock canyons of Sedona. More specifically, he kept the grounds meticulously clean and regularly inspected the bathrooms. He offered his help and assistance in any way possible and we were grateful for his presence. We stayed an extra night thanks to his goodness!! read more

this place was great! two or more nights are required. only one car and multiple tents can be brought. firewood is sold at the site for $7. great first camping trip! read more

5 stars because of the campground host Brian...could not have had a better experience despite weather conditions. The campground was incredible and the bathrooms were the cleanest that I've seen, to include Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Red Rock Canyon, and Zion. Awesome waterfront campsites. Location few miles from Uptown Sedona and Slide Rock Park. Brian was extremely welcoming with in depth knowledge of the park and animals. Took time to teach our kids all about Sedona and the local animals (bears, mountain lions, deer, and Javelina). Family and pet friendly. Awesome camping experience. If you are thinking about this campground do it now while Brian is the campground host or you'll be missing out. Brian if you're reading this, you are the man and are appreciated. The Grisswalds. read more

The campground hosts were all so nice, welcoming, and kind. Their dog Ginger is adorable BTW. The campsites are a little tight, but its well worth being right next to the river! We will be coming back!! read more