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Outdoor Recreation

What the heck is going on around Sedona? A lot it turns out. This town has more incredible outdoor activities than you can shake a hiking stick at. So if you think Sedona is just red rocks and beautiful views, check out the resource links below and let us be your guide to fun and good times.
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Campgrounds
There are lots of luxurious resorts in Sedona – but if you want to rough it, this is the place for you, too!
Wilderness
Only minutes from Sedona, you can go back to nature in one of the lushest, most spectacular forests in America. And you thought we were only red rocks!
Boating/Fishing
The landscape of Sedona is more than desert; believe it or not, some people visit just to immerse themselves in it’s incredible water activities.
Scenic Drives
Want to sightsee but left your hiking boots at home? No problem! You can check out some pretty spectacular Sedona sights from the comfort of your car--so make sure your windows are clean.
Picnic Areas
Fire up the grill and get cooking! What could be more fun than a family picnic in the shadow of Sedona’s red rocks? By the way, how do you like your burger?
Archaeology Sites
Sedona has breathtaking Native American ruins as much as 900 years old; visiting them is like stepping into a time machine.
Golf
Red rocks and blue skies suit Sedona’s golf greens to a tee. Whatever your score, the view from local links is always above par.
Powerchuting
Soar like an eagle when you take a tour in Powerchute Sedona’s “personal flying craft.”
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| Campgrounds |
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| Bootlegger and Manzanita Campgrounds |
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Fee : $16.00 per night, $7 additional vehicle
Reservations : No
Of Sites : 10 single-unit sites at Bootlegger, 19 sites at Manzanita
RV/Waste : No/No |
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| Cave Springs and Pine Flat Campgrounds |
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Fee : $16.00 per night, $7 additional vehicle
Reservations : 18 sites at Pine Flat, 11 sites at Cave Springs
Of Sites : 78 single-unit sites at Cave Springs, 58 sites at Pine Flat
RV/Waste :Yes/No |
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| Chavez Crossing Group Camp |
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Fee : $45.00, $65.00 and $140.00 group areas
Reservations : Yes, required
Of Sites : 3 group sites (110 max occupancy)
RV/Waste : No/No |
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| Beaver Creek Campground |
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Fee : $12.00 per night/campsite; $5 additional vehicle
Reservations : No
Of Sites : 13 single-unit sites
RV/Waste : No/No |
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| Clear Creek Camp and Group Campground |
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Fee : $12.00 per night/campsite; $5 for additional vehicle.
Reservations : Reservations required at Group site only- single units not reservable
Of Sites : 18 single-unit sites, one group site
RV/Waste : No/No |
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| Wilderness |
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| Munds Mountain Wilderness |
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Size: 18,150 acres
Highlights: Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock formations, great scenery, riparian area, indian ruins, wildlife viewing |
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| Red Rock, Secret Mountain Wilderness |
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Size: 49,950 acres
Highlights : Hiking and horseback trails, indian ruins and old cabins, rock formations, swimming, scenic views and wildlife viewing |
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| Sycamore Canyon Wilderness |
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Size: 55,937 acres
Highlights : Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, indian ruins and old cabins, rock formations, swimming, scenic views and wildlife viewing |
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| West Clear Creek Wilderness |
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Size: 15,238 acres
Highlights : Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, swimming, scenic views, wildlife viewing |
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| Wet Beaver Wilderness |
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Size: 6,156 acres
Highlights : Hiking and horseback trails, fishing, swimming, red rock and other great scenery, wildlife viewing |
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| Fossil Springs Wilderness |
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Size: 11,550 acres
Highlights : Hiking and horseback trails, unique rock formations, great scenery, lush riparian area, wildlife viewing |
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| Boating/Fishing |
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| Oak Creek |
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Facilities : developed campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, drinking water and toilets at Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks
Highlights : Fishing, waterplay, hiking, biking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing |
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| Stoneman Lake |
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Facilities : Gravel boat ramp and parking area, picnic tables and vault toilets
Highlights : Boating, fishing, picnicking and wildlife viewing |
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| Verde River |
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Facilities : Developed Day Use Facilities include vault toilets and picnic tables
Highlights : Fishing, boating, waterplay, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing |
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| Wet Beaver Creek |
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Facilities : Campground, picnic area, drinking water, vault toilets, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, wilderness
Highlights : Fishing, camping, waterplay, hiking sightseeing |
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| West Clear Creek |
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Facilities : Primitive campground with vault toilets at Bullpen, Hiking trails, Drinking water, cooking grills, vault toilets, and Hiking group area at Clear Creek Campground
Highlights : Fishing, Camping, Waterplay, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing, Photography |
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| Scenic Drives |
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| Desert Canyon Scenic Drive |
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Length : 25 miles
Road Condition : FR 618 is graveled and suitable for passenger cars, however it can become soft and slippery when wet. State Road 260 is paved.
Highlights : Sightseeing, History (ruins and ranches), camping/picnicking, swimming/wading, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching |
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| Oak Creek Canyon |
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Length : 88 miles
Road Condition : All roads are paved and plowed, but can be slippery after a winter storm
Highlights : Sightseeing, camping/picnicking, swimming/wading, fishing, hiking and wildlife watching |
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| Red Rocks and Sycamore Canyon Loop |
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Length : 25 miles
Road Condition : FR 152C is paved to Boynton Canyon and the Red Rock Loop is paved except for the last mile or so. The rest of the route is unpaved and can become muddy and slippery when wet.
Highlights : Sightseeing, red rocks, picnicking (primitive), hiking, biking and wildlife watching |
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| Picnic Areas |
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| Banjo Bill, Halfway and Encinoso Picnic Areas |
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Fees : Yes
Facilities : 8 sites at Banjo Bill, 11 sites at Encinoso, 9 sites at Halfway, picnic tables and cooking grills, vault toilets, drinking water only at Encinoso Picnic Area |
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| Slide Rock State Park |
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Fees : $8.00 per vehicle entry fee
Facilities : Picnic tables, cooking grills, snack bar, toilets and running water |
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| Crescent Moon Picnic Area |
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Fees : $5. or $7. per vehicle depending on season
Facilities : Picnic tables, cooking grills, group ramada, vault toilets |
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| Grasshopper Point |
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Fees : $5. or $7. per vehicle depending on season
Facilities : Accessible picnic tables, vault toilets, cooking grills |
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| Archaeology Sites |
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| Palatki Heritage Site |
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Fees : No
Facilities : Vault Toilet, Drinking Water |
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| V - V Petroglyph Site |
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Fees : No
Facilities : Vault Toilet, Drinking Water |
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| Honanki Ruin |
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Fees : No
Facilities : Vault Toilet, Drinking Water |
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