Cave Springs Campground
This beautiful wooded campground in Oak Creek Canyon is a shady, pleasant place to bird which attracts many fun species. The area is a heavily wooded, lush riparian zone. Campsites are located in a shady stand of ponderosa pines in the upper reaches of the canyon. Many of the campsites are located right on the banks of Oak Creek. The creek has crystal clear, cool water that is refreshing on hot summer days.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: If you're not staying in the campground, park in the small dirt lot right on Highway 89A and walk in.
Latitude: 35
Longitude: -111.739
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: Open April - October
Admission or Fees: Free to walk in; $26 to camp
Best time to visit: April through October
Habitats: Pine-oak Forest, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
This campground is one of the most popular in Coconino National Forest. The small parking lot at the entrance fills up very quickly, especially during the summer and on weekends, so get there early in the morning if possible.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Bridled Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Canyon Wren, Common Black Hawk, Grace’s Warbler, Greater Pewee, Hepatic Tanager, Hooded Oriole, Lucy’s Warbler, Painted Redstart, Red Crossbill, Red-faced Warbler, Rivoli’s Hummingbird, Virginia’s Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay, Zone-tailed Hawk
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Summer Tanager
Contact Information
Coconino National Forest
US Forest Service
P. O. Box 20429
Sedona, AZ 86341-0429
Phone: 928-203-2900
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=55268&actid=29
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L266623
