USDA Forest Service · Arizona
Cave Spring
USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States
- Sites
- 84
- Hookups
- 69 with water, 64 no hookups
- Season
- April 10 to October 24
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,453 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CAVE SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (NFSR 00089D) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Nearest town
- SEDONA
- Address
- 11345 N. HIGHWAY 89A, SEDONA, AZ, 86336
- Phone
- 928-282-1629
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
84 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Cave Springs sits in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon and is one of Coconino National Forest's most popular campgrounds.
The campground is nestled in a forested canyon near the town of Sedona, Arizona, and its famous red rock cliffs. The scenery is unmatched, the stream is stocked with trout, and swimming, hiking and birding spots are nearby.
Recreation
There are several hiking trails in the vicinity. Some lead up the canyon slopes to offer good views of the surrounding scenery. The creek is bordered with paths that lead along its picturesque course, offering great bird watching and fishing.
Facilities
Cave Spring is a large campground with 84 campsites, including one tent-only site. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings and cooking grills. Token-operated showers, drinking water and vault restrooms are provided for convenience. The facility can host RVs, trailers and motor homes up to 36-ft.
Natural Features
The area is a heavily wooded, lush riparian zone. Campsites are located in a shady stand of ponderosa pines in the upper reaches of the canyon. Many of the campsites are located right on the banks of Oak Creek. The creek has crystal clear, cool water that is refreshing on hot summer days.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest town is Sedona, popular for its red rock vistas, resorts and shopping. One of Arizona's best swimming spots, Slide Rock State Park, is down the road.
Campers can also explore the 1.8-million acre Coconino National Forest, which boasts a spectacular variety of scenery and outdoor activities.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 203-0624.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 32° | 13° | 64° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 33° | 12° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 35° | 13° | 82° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 66° | 41° | 30° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 50° | 38° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 87° | 61° | 45° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 67° | 58° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 63° | 55° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 81° | 60° | 45° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 48° | 37° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 42° | 20° | 75° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 35° | 11° | 69° | 6 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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