Sedona, Arizona camping and RV parks let you spend a few nights under the Sedona night sky, or make Sedona a favorite stop on a cross-country trip in your RV. It's also a great way to save money in your travel budget, with campsites ranging from just $16 to under $50 per night in most places. Let the kids enjoy gooey s'mores, share a campfire, and tell ghost stories (even look for UFOs)! Enjoy a little stargazing, fishing, and hiking or just relax and take in the scenery. You'll find Sedona Arizona camping and RV parks offer a wide range of amenities in a variety of settings from dispersed camping to RV parks with hookups, showers, restrooms, laundry, swimming and more.
Offical campgrounds are typically open during the months of April-October, which means a camp host is there to collect campsite payment as well as maintain the restroom facilities and drinking water supply. Once the campground is "closed" it might still be available for free public use providing the road and gate are open, but restrooms and drinking water will no longer be provided.
Camping in Sedona is a dreamy weekend vacation idea. But you'll find that it's not very easy to camp here, especially during the warmer months.
Most of the official campsites are situated along Highway 89A, north of Sedona on the way towards Flagstaff. Oak Creek runs down this corridor and inarguably offers the coolest temperatures to camp in during the hot, summer months. The creek is great to go swimming and fishing in, and the oak trees and surrounding flora is lush offering shade and refuge from the heat. These campgrounds are well-managed with toilets, water, picnic tables, and fire rings. However, they are shaded by trees and canyon walls and prohibit the expansive, iconic, red rock views of Sedona. If you choose to stay at an official campsite, try to reserve it as soon as possible as they are popular and well-worth experiencing.
Dispersed Camping is free camping in Sedona, which is available mostly in West Sedona. It can be quite a drive the further you have to drive back in order to find a quiet spot, but these campsites do offer expansive views of Sedona's famous red rocks. There are no amenities out here; no toilets, no water, and no overnight fees - and you MUST follow Leave No Trace rules. But even dispersed camping has been quite popular over the last few years and you might have to drive miles on the red dirt to find an available spot to camp for the night. The cooler the weather gets, the more campsites become available in Sedona. But don't be surprised if you can't find a campsite right away.
There are eight designated dispersed camping areas. These areas are comprised of nearly 36 acres that accommodate about 10-35 campsites in each area, totaling 150-200 campsites—depending on the size of the vehicle, trailer, or RV.
The designated areas are accessed via state Route 89A, with five of those areas located along the popular access Forest Road 525, while two others are located along FR 89B, and the final area on FR 9570A. Each site operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bivying and van camping is not so easy in these parts. Much of Sedona is either privately owned and it's not legal to overnight camp at most trailheads, parking lots, nor on the side of dirt roads. If you're driving up from Phoenix, consider staying east of 1-17 at the Sedona exit or further south of Sedona to van camp (Verde Valley area). If you're coming from the north, Flagstaff is much kinder to van life and has plenty of places in the forest to post up. We suggest you just camp in Flagstaff and take day trips to Sedona as it's only about 30 miles away. If you want to stay in lower elevation, then east of 1-17 is the way to go. Definitely DO NOT poach in the city of Sedona unless you really know the rules of where you are staying. There are a few local spots that are still legal, but these are held onto tightly since there are very few of them left. If you really want to know about these spots, contact your fellow dirtbag/vanlifer. ;)
View Sedona Camping Map in a larger mapThere are a limited number of tent campsites available just outside of Sedona city limits. Look for tent sites manage by U.S. Forest Service or privately-owned RV campgrounds like Lo Lo Mai in Page Springs and Rio Verde in Cottonwood. For campsite information, we recommend you view locations, prices, availability, and make campsites reservations at Recreation.gov
Experience the wind ripping through your hair on a thrill ride over nature's wildest predators. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on a world-class zip line over Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde Arizona! We are conveniently located less than 20 miles from Sedona, in the heart of … More
Experience the wind ripping through your hair on a thrill ride over nature's wildest predators. Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime on a world-class zip line over Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde Arizona! We are conveniently located less than 20 miles from Sedona, in the heart of Northern Arizona's wine country, just minutes from tasting rooms and vineyards. From the top of the towers, you can see majestic red rocks, the San Francisco peaks, and the whole breathtaking Verde Valley including Cottonwood, Clarkdale and Jerome. Come join us for a Zip Line adventure that you'll never forget! Ride the most exciting zip line ever devised, over Out of Africa and soar over Lions, Tigers, Wolves, Hyenas, Bears, Jaguars and other natural predators!
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At sundown, all participants caravan 3 miles to a parking area with a dark sky. 3rd gen night vision goggles are distributed to see what can't be seen with the naked eye. Satellites, airplanes and UFOs are seen every night.
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At sundown, all participants caravan 3 miles to a parking area with a dark sky. 3rd gen night vision goggles are distributed to see what can't be seen with the naked eye. Satellites, airplanes and UFOs are seen every night.
Personal UFO Tour: With 3 or more in a party, the Sedona UFO Tour Guide comes to you with the gear and the information that has made Michael THE guide to hire for a UFO Tour.
Conversations with a Contactee: Michael will buy lunch and spend an hour sharing his ET contact story, and answering the attendees' questions.
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Take a Hike! The Sedona Hiking App currently has over 110 trails, over four hundred miles of trail documented and available in the App. You can follow your location in real time and always know where you are on the trail. Visit and explore www.SedonaHikingApp.com for trail listings and … More
Take a Hike! The Sedona Hiking App currently has over 110 trails, over four hundred miles of trail documented and available in the App. You can follow your location in real time and always know where you are on the trail. Visit and explore www.SedonaHikingApp.com for trail listings and hike highlights with pictures from the trails.
Here's how it works: After you decide on the trails you'd like to experience, download the trails onto your device (with a network connection) and 'select' them as you do the hike. Click 'Take a Hike' to see the map. Everything you need is in each hike package, including driving directions This really is hiking for everyone. Easy, moderate, and hard day hikes to enjoy the grandeur of Sedona!
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Sedona's personalized, semi-private tours in comfortable, air-conditioned minivans with captain chairs. Non-commercialized tours. Individual, flexible departure times.
Join our most popular Sedona Sunset Tour. Experience one of the most dramatic sunsets in the world as awe-insp … More
Sedona's personalized, semi-private tours in comfortable, air-conditioned minivans with captain chairs. Non-commercialized tours. Individual, flexible departure times.
Join our most popular Sedona Sunset Tour. Experience one of the most dramatic sunsets in the world as awe-inspiring Red Rocks glow with deep red and gold!
For an in-depth tour join us on our Sedona Sights & Canyons tour.
Our tours are fun, personalized, interactive, and informative.
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Travel by Jeep through Sedona's rugged countryside toward Soldiers Pass for expansive landscape views. This tour also brings you to two interesting natural sites: Devils Kitchen sinkhole and Apache's Seven Pools. Let someone else navigate the rough terrain while you sit back and enjoy t … More
Travel by Jeep through Sedona's rugged countryside toward Soldiers Pass for expansive landscape views. This tour also brings you to two interesting natural sites: Devils Kitchen sinkhole and Apache's Seven Pools. Let someone else navigate the rough terrain while you sit back and enjoy the scenery.
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We are the most luxurious, customer-focused, wine tour company in Sedona! With extravagant limousines for larger groups and plush SUV’s for smaller groups. This tour helps you maximize on time while up in Northern Arizona, with a duration of 5+ hours. We spend an average of a little ove … More
We are the most luxurious, customer-focused, wine tour company in Sedona! With extravagant limousines for larger groups and plush SUV’s for smaller groups. This tour helps you maximize on time while up in Northern Arizona, with a duration of 5+ hours. We spend an average of a little over an hour at each vineyard. Here’s one of many tips we will give you, after booking: You are able to imbibe on alcoholic beverages while traveling to and from the wineries and Sedona, with Bliss! This is a true day of pampering! This includes Excellent wine, Amazing food, Luxurious vehicles, Guides that want nothing more, than to make your heart Blissfully happy - Cheers!
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Our tour to four wineries will be either in a luxury tour coach or in a luxury SUV depending on the size of the group going out that day. You may choose to enjoy tastings or bottles of award-winning wines. You will receive discounts for tastings and bottles of wine, at some of the winer … More
Our tour to four wineries will be either in a luxury tour coach or in a luxury SUV depending on the size of the group going out that day. You may choose to enjoy tastings or bottles of award-winning wines. You will receive discounts for tastings and bottles of wine, at some of the wineries. Also, we are the only tour company that allows you to bring your own alcoholic (or nonalcoholic) beverages with you on the bus. At one of the wineries, we will have a picnic, outside next to the grapevines or inside depending on the weather. The picnic is served on linens, includes a personal charcuterie board. This includes French bread, gourmet cheeses, hard salami, olive oil with balsamic vinegar, grapes, nuts, and chocolates, for each individual person on the tour. At one of the award-winning wineries, we will be touring the production facility and barrel room. There we will discuss the wine-making process and what it takes to make a cluster of grapes into an award-winning bottle of wine.
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Explore the western canyons of Sedona, Arizona on this guided, 3-hour, 4x4 tour. See this desert town's red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine forests — a scenic drive full of fun for the entire family. Along the way, learn about the history of the area, the rock formations, and … More
Explore the western canyons of Sedona, Arizona on this guided, 3-hour, 4x4 tour. See this desert town's red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls, and pine forests — a scenic drive full of fun for the entire family. Along the way, learn about the history of the area, the rock formations, and the local traditions. Choose from one of several departure times throughout the day. Get off the beaten track in a 4x4 Jeep vehicle Choose from several departure times throughout the day Get inside tips and information from a local guide Ideal choice for the entire family.
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