Chavez Crossing
Sedona, Arizona
| Address: | Chavez Crossing Group Campground, Oak Creek Cliff Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336, USA |
| GPS: |
34°50'35.5"N 111°46'37.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
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Chavez Crossing is a campground in Sedona, Arizona. It sits perfectly nestled in Arizona's most beautiful red rock attractions along with the grand summer sunsets. If that didn't sound convincing enough, Chavez Crossing is also conveniently close to Sedona's Oak Creek. Turn a hot summer day into a relaxing water day full of wading, fishing, or swimming! The campsites are located in the thickets of Arizona's sycamore grove and cypress trees. The campsite offers many amenities such as campfire rings, grills, pit toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, a water spigot, and easy creek access. The campground also has onsite host that can assist guest with questions and needs. Nearby there are restaurants, a golf course, an art gallery, and local shops if you are in need of an item.
If you're itching for adventure, there are other great attractions near the campground. There are swimming holes, panoramic views of the Munds Mountain Wilderness, Secret Mountain Wilderness, and the infamous Red Rock, where you can find rock art from early inhabitants of the area. If you decide to come to Chavez Crossing, stay long enough to see the sunset. There is something magical about the sunsets in this area. Suddenly the water becomes still, and there doesn't seem to be movement. It is almost as if nature is just as attentive and captivated by the sunsets as we are.
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The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with 910 acres of forest and 5 miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton.
https://gocamparizona.com/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto AZ-179 SGo through 1 traffic circle(0.9 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Oak Creek Cliffs Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage roadDestination will be on the right(295 ft)
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
Chavez Crossing Group Campground courtesy of Coconino National Forest↗
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