USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Chavez Crossing
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 3
- Hookups
- 3 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,114 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Nearest town
- Sedona
- Address
- COCONINO, AZ
- Phone
- 928-204-0028
- Activities
- Camping
3 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 31° | 8° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 33° | 5° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 38° | 14° | 88° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 45° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 54° | 41° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 93° | 65° | 50° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 96° | 72° | 62° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 67° | 59° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 87° | 64° | 50° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 50° | 37° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 41° | 17° | 79° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 56° | 33° | 11° | 72° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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