Manzanita Campground

At this creekside campground you'll have a fishing hole for your back yard, and that's not all. Add spectacular scenery, clear water swimming holes, picturesque hiking trails and excellent wildlife watching (in other words the standard amenities of Oak Creek Canyon) and it should come as no surprise that these pieces of recreational real estate are in high demand. Now comes the bad news. This campground is small, so small that trailers and RV's are prohibited. So small that to get a campsite here you've got to be more than early, you've got to be lucky. The decor at Manzanita Campground is Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. The creek is regularly stocked with trout. Colorful songbirds add a flash of brilliance to the trees. Access is easy. The campground is just a few yards off US 89A and the pull-throughs are paved. Attractions: Camping, Fishing, Swimming/wading, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing, Photography Facilities: 18 single-unit sites, tables, fire rings and cooking grills, drinking water, vault toilets (Barrier free) Notes: No Radios or Amplified Devices Allowed Oak Creek is very crowded, especially on weekends. To get a campsite it is best to come on a weekday and come early. Only one vehicle allowed per site. Tents and small sleep-in vehicles only, trailers and motor homes are not permitted. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am. No utility hookups. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. (See FAQs) No horses allowed in the campground. No glass containers are permitted at nearby Slide Rock State Park or Grasshopper Point Swim Area. Motorbikes may only be used for entering or leaving campsite. 7 day stay limit.