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Coconino/Pine Flat East
Overview
Overview
Pine Flat East is a quintessential forest campground nestled within the Coconino National Forest, providing a rustic and serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts. This park is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and offers a back-to-basics experience that emphasizes immersion in the natural beauty of Arizona. It is an ideal spot for travelers looking to disconnect from city life and enjoy the quiet surroundings of a ponderosa pine forest located near the base of the Mogollon Rim.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, the park provides easy access to the scenic winding drive between Sedona and Flagstaff. The immediate area is defined by soaring canyon walls and the gentle presence of Oak Creek, which runs through the canyon floor. Travelers staying here benefit from a cool, shaded environment thanks to the abundant pine canopy that blankets the entire campground, offering a refreshing respite from the desert heat found in lower elevations.
Amenities & Park Features
As a forest service campground, Pine Flat East focuses on natural amenities rather than full-resort perks. The site offers primitive camping facilities designed for tent and smaller RV setups. Each site typically includes a picnic table, a fire ring, and a cooking grill for evening meals under the stars. While guests should note that there are no electrical or water hookups available, vault toilets and potable water spigots are conveniently located throughout the campground for guest use.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The location is perfectly positioned for those who enjoy hiking and fishing. You can walk down to the nearby banks of Oak Creek for trout fishing or explore the various trailhead access points that lead into the rugged Sedona backcountry. A short drive south takes you into the heart of Sedona, where you can explore famous red rock formations and local art galleries, while a northward drive brings you to the higher elevations of Flagstaff and surrounding mountain peaks.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is best suited for nature-focused RVers who enjoy dry camping and want to be close to the wilderness. It is perfect for those who prefer peace and quiet over modern park amenities like Wi-Fi or laundry facilities. If your travel style centers on morning hikes, evening campfires, and waking up in the heart of a lush forest, Pine Flat East provides the authentic, rustic experience you are searching for in Northern Arizona.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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Reviews
Lauryn Capps
Camp sites are scary close to the highway. Literally less than 30 feet off the 89. Loud and spooky especially with kids. Campground host was with us immediately (like followed us to camp) & sounded aggravated and asked what we were doing here then started talking at us about how we are parked incorrectly (IE half the tire was off the ‘pavement’ and in the ‘dirt’ - there is no clear distinction between the two and no signs). The toilets suck all of your excrements toilet paper and soul right out of ya. All of the camp sites are on top of each other being so close to so many folks while trying to relax in nature is tough! Great location for going and doing day trips to flag and Sedona. Not great if you want to listen to nature and not the highway and ppl talking all day & night.
Sean Cormier
Amazing campsite.. even with the torrential rain we had last weekend, site wasnt flooded out. Next morning it was aweome looking up and seeing Misty Mountains (key in song from The Hobbit)
Lydia Long
Great location for hiking and sightseeing Sedona. The pit toilets could use updating, but are clean. Fresh water available at Spigots. No electric. No dump station. Campground hosts are great, they keep the sites clean and are responsive to issues. Heavily treed so solar use is limited. Some sites are double sites, which are very crowded. Lots of hiking trails. The hwy is very busy.
Holly Sheppard
Location is beautiful, not ideal for any sort of travel trailer or RV though. Very tight spaces. The host were our least favorite thing about the site. The man and women came over and explained rules in great detail to include no music only in “earbuds” as she was explaining the rules she also asked if anyone was using the grills- as my mom was asking around she held her hand up and said “I’m speaking and on a roll” we would see the man on the golf cart and would wave to him and he never even cracked a smile. They just weren’t friendly people which made the experince and location one we wouldn’t go back to. Also a lot of road noise.
Kenzie Sylvia
The hosts could have been more professional. The man the night before told us our dogs were loud and annoying, yes he used those exact words. They woke us up in our tent the following morning, I didn’t have a shirt on and was obviously trying to cover up, they didn’t leave. I felt very violated. It seemed like a couple together and the lady immediately had attitude, complaining about our dogs assuming they were fighting and being loud at 2:00am. We were sleeping with the dogs in the tent and they were not being loud at that time, trust me we would have known. The couple then tried to kick us out based on assumption not fact. I told them we were leaving today anyways, I just wanted to sleep and enjoy my morning, I came here to celebrate my birthday and they ruined it for me because they didn’t like our dogs… They then proceeded to hang out near our campsite and the man was menacingly staring at us for probably 10 minutes while we were packing our stuff because we felt unwelcome. Very unprofessional and childlike they could have handled that situation way better. The other host I forgot to get her name, she just moved down here from Colorado, she made us feel very welcome from the moment we got in!