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Coconino National Forest › Red Rock Ranger District › Arizona
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Campsite #9 at Manzanita Campground, AZ
$30
Tent Site #9
| Walk-In | 8 people |
| 18 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
2/24
4/12
Campsite #9 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@BlancaMFEA93B8 · Camped on Feb 9, 2026 at Campsite #9
Solo female, stayed here with my dog for 1 night. We felt safe. Plenty of walking and trails available nearby. The creak was nice and clean. Too bad it was too cold to get in. Toilets were as clean as they can be for a pit style toilet. I was right next to the hosts, the parking is a bit tight but I was able to get my truck in fine. The car noise didnt bother me too much. My dog particularly liked the grassy area. I did the Sterling hike close to the campground. Its a hard hike. Would love to stay again.
@KevinC5577695 · Camped on Jan 16, 2026 at Campsite #9
Stayed in Campground #9 for 4 nights. Small campsite, very close to neighbors, nice cold river running next to camp. Pit toilets were exceptionally clean! Overall good campsite for exploring Sedona MTB trails.
@FrankC6237095 · Camped on Dec 28, 2025 at Campsite #9
If you plan to stay at this campground, do yourself a big favor by bringing your own drinking water. The tab water at the campground looks murky and tastes rusty. It cannot be healthy for drinking or cooking.
@SueA3796340 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #9
We love the small size of this campground. Perfectly located in the Canyon. Access to a great swimming hole
@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #9
Great Site and Great Host
@LouisM63AFA904 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #9
Initially, we had reserved Site # 9 for our 3 night stay. It turned out to be right next to the highway, so our first night was not restful. The next day we asked the Camp Host if we could move to a site that had opened up, away from the road and next to the creek. She was able to make this happen, and the next 2 nights were much quieter! The campground was lovely. There is a short walk along the creek to a watering hole that was so peaceful, home to a beautiful Great Blue Heron that flew back and forth from the treetops to a rock in the creek! We look forward to coming back to the Manzanita Campground in the near future.
@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Apr 7, 2025 at Campsite #9
Beautiful setting. Camp host was wonderful. Facilities very clean. Cant wait to visit again soon. Site 11 is excellent.
@RobertD9538610 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #9
Camp grounds are way too close to the road and the campsite are very close to each other. Not sure why this site is so popular. Its clean though
@DeborahR772108 · Camped on May 16, 2024 at Campsite #9
Manzanita campground is a small, well-maintained campground. The surrounding area is absolutely stunning with many access points to Oak Creek, which is well stocked with fish. The primary negative is the small campsites and very limited parking space and the campsite borders on some sites were not obvious. Camp hosts were always available and resolved issues in a timely manner.
@Erinc6378035 · Camped on Apr 18, 2024 at Campsite #9
Nice campsite, table and fire pit are on even ground. The site is right next to the camp hosts. You might have difficulty parking a larger SUV or truck because of the tight parking shared with Site 10. I dont recommend this site if you have a trailer. The site is not on the river, but still close enough. The hosts were very nice and the vault toilets were clean.
@ReneHD59C62004 · Camped on Mar 22, 2024 at Campsite #9
Just a perfect stay. Sure, the road is noisy and the headlights are bright. And the parking space for No. 9 is tight (we had a standard suv and it was fine). But the location is wonderful, you hear the river all night long, it has all the basics you need at a campsite (bathrooms are clean, spicket works, and firewood is $8/pack), and you get to hike Sedona. Perfect campsite.
@GregM1251637 · Camped on Dec 29, 2023 at Campsite #9
Awesome spot.
@JamiK5C867A73B · Camped on Sep 27, 2023 at Campsite #9
Great Location! Camp hosts are awesome! Can't wait to go again! The best way to spend some much needed restorative time in Oak Creek Canyon.
@MaritzaM1B4F0B · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #9
Great week also with the host
@ArvisS40D8F0B7 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #9
Very beautiful and peaceful
@stephanie38834 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #9
Great small campground. Very clean, friendly campground host. Excellent spot for small tent/car camping.
@Christine79297 · Camped on Apr 14, 2023 at Campsite #9
I loved the closeness of the creek. At the time I camped in Mid-April the creek was running high from the snow melt. It was very loud, but so soul comforting. I love the sound of creeks and rivers when I sleep. Number 9 was my camp and it was small. It was right next to the camp host on one side. Number 10 next door is almost on top of you. Gotta love the neighbors. The camp hosts dog came over for some ball playing and petting. I’m a dog person, so I loved the welcome distraction (and am missing a dogo of my own.) There is a little beach area I propped my chair up and listened and watched the creek for hours.
The 89-A traffic died down about 10 o’clock. It was also time for the noise curfew which made the woods silent! Pretty much everyone adhered to it, so it was nice.
The camp hosts are newbies. Wood bundles are small. Bathrooms were cleaned once a day. There are 4 pit toilets for the 19 sites in this campground, probably could’ve used 2 times. My fire pit wasn’t cleaned out and I asked a camp host for a shovel and he did it for me.
The swimming holes look great, but it was ferocious water and cold- so swimming’s not happening for a while. Fishing is kinda a bust as well. Maybe when the run off is done, it will be better.
Parking is an issue. Tiny spots. Only one car per site. No radios, which I actually liked….
If I get the chance to go here again, I would try for a different site further to the left when entering the campground. (No. 9 and 10 are a hard right when entering.) Overall it was enjoyable.
The 89-A traffic died down about 10 o’clock. It was also time for the noise curfew which made the woods silent! Pretty much everyone adhered to it, so it was nice.
The camp hosts are newbies. Wood bundles are small. Bathrooms were cleaned once a day. There are 4 pit toilets for the 19 sites in this campground, probably could’ve used 2 times. My fire pit wasn’t cleaned out and I asked a camp host for a shovel and he did it for me.
The swimming holes look great, but it was ferocious water and cold- so swimming’s not happening for a while. Fishing is kinda a bust as well. Maybe when the run off is done, it will be better.
Parking is an issue. Tiny spots. Only one car per site. No radios, which I actually liked….
If I get the chance to go here again, I would try for a different site further to the left when entering the campground. (No. 9 and 10 are a hard right when entering.) Overall it was enjoyable.
@AdamB5828811 · Camped on Mar 14, 2023 at Campsite #9
They cancelled my reservation a day before it would begin due to flood threat, I have never gotten the money back even though it was promised.
@StevenH4575591 · Camped on Feb 9, 2023 at Campsite #9
Always clean and quiet, an excellent experience. It was snowing as we were leaving and wished we could stayed longer. Camp host was very Friendly and helpful.
@LynnaL6F43431F · Camped on Dec 31, 2022 at Campsite #9
Great spot by the creek! Peaceful until the pouring rain/snow came lol camp site #5 is absolutely gorgeous
@DianaB5593566 · Camped on Nov 10, 2022 at Campsite #9
Not recommend absolutely no privacy and someone is constantly watching you plus harassing you. I understand why it was the only spot open.
@SamanthaS141D5 · Camped on Oct 19, 2022 at Campsite #9
Nothing beats sleeping to the sound of a creek. Well, maybe drinking your morning coffee alongside the creek as the sun starts to hit the rocks above the forest canopy. It is a beautiful location and not far from uptown Sedona.
@AlexiaM1F05FBC · Camped on Jul 29, 2022 at Campsite #9
We had a great experience at Manzanita, Frank and Genn were very helpful and super nice. Will definitely camp there again!
@bridgetd6416F3 · Camped on May 30, 2022 at Campsite #9
We loved this campground. It was small and well kept and a short drive into Sedona. The camp hosts keep it very clean. A couple downfalls are that you're right next to the road, so there is some traffic noise. However, you're also right next to the creek with an awesome swimming hole, so it makes it worth it. Though the campground itself was very clean, sometimes campers leave trash down by the swimming hole which is a bummer. It would be nice if there was a place to recycle empty propane tanks from the camping stoves. And lastly, there are A LOT of fox tails, so be mindful if bringing your furry friends. Overall, we loved this spot and plan to come back!
@AmandaB8644117 · Camped on Mar 20, 2022 at Campsite #9
This place is amazing, we will definitely come back!
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