Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Pine Flat West Campground, managed by the Coconino National Forest, offers a quintessential high-desert camping experience tucked away in Oak Creek Canyon. Unlike full-service RV resorts, this site provides a <strong>rustic, nature-focused retreat</strong> for travelers looking to disconnect. Situated along the cooling waters of Oak Creek, it serves as a serene home base for those who value the sounds of rushing water and towering ponderosa pines over manicured lawns and concrete pads.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Located just north of the vibrant red rock landscape of Sedona, Arizona, Pine Flat West provides a unique microclimate compared to the valley floor. The campground sits in the heart of <strong>Oak Creek Canyon</strong>, a scenic drive that winds through dramatic limestone cliffs and lush riparian vegetation. This location is ideal for RVers who enjoy scenic mountain driving and want to be positioned perfectly between the bustling charm of Uptown Sedona and the cooler, forested elevations of Flagstaff.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>As a national forest facility, the amenities remain intentionally simple to preserve the natural character of the canyon. Guests will find <strong>dry camping sites</strong> suitable for a range of RV lengths, typically featuring a picnic table and a fire ring. There are vault toilets available on-site to facilitate basic needs, though travelers should arrive prepared with sufficient water and a self-contained unit, as there are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at the individual sites.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The area is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts. You can spend your days exploring the numerous <strong>hiking trails</strong> that branch off into the Coconino National Forest or wade into the refreshing waters of Oak Creek directly adjacent to the park. Just a short drive south brings you to the iconic red rock vistas of Sedona, where you can browse local galleries, visit historic chapels, or participate in world-class mountain biking along the famous local trail systems.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>Pine Flat West is best suited for <strong>nature lovers and boondockers</strong> who appreciate a quiet, wooded atmosphere. It is an excellent choice for those who want to avoid the congestion of commercial RV parks and prefer a tranquil forest setting. If you are comfortable managing your own resources without utility hookups, this campground offers an authentic, immersive connection to Northern Arizona’s natural beauty that is hard to match in busier tourist corridors.</p>



Coconino Pine Flat West Sedona AZ is a scenic area located in the Coconino National Forest in Arizona. It is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature lovers. The area is known for its stunning views of the red rocks of Sedona, as well as its lush pine forests. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and coyotes. The area is also known for its abundance of wildflowers in the spring and summer months.

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Coconino/Pine Flat West

Explore Pine Flat West Campground in Sedona, AZ. Discover a rustic, nature-focused RV retreat nestled in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon. Perfect for nature.

Pine Flat West Campground: Sedona, AZ Camping Guide

If you want to listen to music 🎶 or want to be up past 10pm then do NOT CAMP HERE
It’s quiet time 10 pm to 6 am including talking
The camp host are the rudest people I have ever encountered in all my nature outings

You can’t even talk after 10 pm

The host literally yelled at my 70 year old mother and banged on our tent 🏕️
It was just me and my wife and my mother

I could not believe how rude he was and then when my mother spoke up they gave us 15 min to get out
And this is a paid spot
Your better off to go the other 15 miles out to flagstaff.

This place was beautiful, but I wish I hadn't visited.  The road just before reaching the campground was very torturous and hard to navigate in my 28' RV.

The entrance is confusing so I was unsure how to pay.  You can't pay for a FCFS site on Recreation.gov.  I just set up camp and eventually the campground hosts arrived to get me registered.  The campground hosts were very nice and helpful.

Beautiful views. Shallow oak creek runs behind the campground. Spring water available north of camp but people show up and fill a truckload of 5 gallon containers so there can be a long wait.

Lots of road noise. Lots of rules. Water drainage is permanently backed up so no washing or rinsing at the water stations. Pit toilets are maintained but the air circulation was out in two of them and it smelled terrible.

I love staying at Pine Flat! My favorite part about this campground is the "no amplified audio" regulations. I go out of my way to stay at Pine Flat because I like to hear the creek, not people's music. Thank you to the camp hosts for doing a great job enforcing the rule. We understand most people probably dont like it and as a result the camp hosts most likely get treated badly for enforcing it, so we wanted to leave a review and THANK the hosts for keeping Pine Flat such a beautiful and quiet place to get away.

Great location, not too far from downtown Sedona and only about 2 hours from the Grand Canyon South Rim.
The campground offers beautiful natural scenery, with plenty of shade at every campsite and a stream running through the valley just below the sites.
The restrooms are vault toilets rather than flush toilets, but they were clean and well maintained with virtually no odor during our stay.
The fire ring was deep and spacious, making it ideal for campfires. Each site also includes a charcoal BBQ grill. I didn’t use it myself, but it looked convenient for cooking meat at the campsite.
When we arrived, the staff were very friendly and took the time to explain the campground rules and important safety information. It was also convenient that ice, firewood were available for purchase onsite. If I come back in the future, I’ll probably pack a little lighter knowing that these items can be purchased at the campground.

Overall, it was a very pleasant camping experience, and I would definitely consider staying here again.

I spent a total of 7 days here and it was a beautiful experience. The camp hosts are very helpful and the sights are spacious, just make sure you pick one big enough for your equipment. I highly recommend this Campground and I will certainly be back in the future. It was a quick 30-minute drive into either Flagstaff or Sedona

Beautiful place but campsites are so close to the road.  Was scary close to the road where the tent is to be set up. I think this place is more for adults without kids. Rules seem to be set more for campers without kids. Campsites are extremely close to each other. This was nice only because we had a large group and were next to each other. We got lucky no one else booked the site next to us. Toilets had a very uncomfortable draft coming up from them. It was very unsettling and kinda gross. knowing the air blasting up onto your bum was passing onto others waste and then up onto your own rear end.

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.

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)

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.

A nice roadside campground, with Oak Creek running through one side of the road (89A) that divides the site East and West. The only real reason I gave it just four stars is because of its proximity to the road. The camp hosts were professional, very helpful and pleasant to deal with. ExploreUS is the vendor running this facility.

The host was so friendly and welcoming! The spot was beautiful during the day. If you forget something, the store was about 20 minutes away. The views were breathtaking. The bathrooms were ALOT cleaner than you would think. Campsite was very clean with no trash. Spring was close by. I plan on coming back!

nice lots beautiful views and closer to the creek than map shows. restrooms are just ok no flush open toilets but water access outside.  each site has picnic tables fire pits and decent bbq. no hookups quit time is 10-6 am they sell firewood $10 a bundle and ice overpriced in my opinion as you have to pay for two nights on the weekends.

Beautiful canyon campground by the creek.  I’ve camped all over the country, and this is my favorite campground, along with the best camp host, Dustin, that I’ve ever had! He was very kind and attentive, and always took care of any issues right away.

Very beautiful place. There are quite hours so no generators for RV allowed from 9 pm to 6 am

Fall is definitely the best time of the year to visit. Beautiful color mosaics of the red rock and layered mountains contrast with the vegetation in an absolutely jaw dropping spectacle.

This was a beautiful place to camp. The campsite was safe and clean. Camp hosts were there on site and helped with all your needs. Very polite as well.They also supply wood and ice. well. Would recommend this site.

Beautiful surroundings.  Good sized campsites.  Some parking spaces are bigger than others, but we could get our trailer in ok.  Dog friendly. Helpful camp hosts. Only drinking water available at camp restrooms. We'll definitely come back.

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Coconino/Pine Flat West