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Chavez Crossing

Coconino National Forest Recreation

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.4 (62)
Chavez Crossing
🟢 12 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15
Availability checked 5h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 3 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Chavez Crossing in Arizona has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Oct 12–Thu Oct 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Ponderosa #2, 👥 Sycamore #3
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1
Fri Dec 4 – Mon Dec 73 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1, 👥 Ponderosa #2, 👥 Sycamore #3
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1, 👥 Ponderosa #2, 👥 Sycamore #3
Mon Nov 2 – Thu Nov 53 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Ponderosa #2, 👥 Sycamore #3
Tue Nov 3 – Fri Nov 63 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Cypress #1, 👥 Ponderosa #2, 👥 Sycamore #3

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Ponderosa  #2 — Chavez Crossing Group Site #2 featuring treed camp space, fi
Site Ponderosa #2 · Chavez Crossing Group Site #2 featuring treed camp space, fiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Ponderosa  #2 — Group Site #2 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shaded
Site Ponderosa #2 · Group Site #2 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shadedRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Sycamore #3 — Group Site #3 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shaded
Site Sycamore #3 · Group Site #3 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shadedRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Sycamore #3 — Chavez Crossing Group Site #3 featuring treed camp space, fi
Site Sycamore #3 · Chavez Crossing Group Site #3 featuring treed camp space, fiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Cypress #1 — Chavez Crossing Group Site #1 featuring treed camp space, fi
Site Cypress #1 · Chavez Crossing Group Site #1 featuring treed camp space, fiRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Cypress #1 — Group Site #1 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shaded
Site Cypress #1 · Group Site #1 at Chavez Crossing Campground featuring shadedRecreation Resource Management
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 1.9 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America1.9 midirections →
⚡ Rivian Adventure Network4.8 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger4.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Chavez Crossing over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 2–51 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~372 mi from LA💵 $108–$136/nightGroup Standard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆62 ratings
5★41
4★13
3★3
2★2
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.9/4
Verizon2.8/4
AT&T2.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Chavez Crossing FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Chavez Crossing?

Chavez Crossing in Arizona takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Chavez Crossing?

Campsite fees at Chavez Crossing run about $108–$136/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Chavez Crossing when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Chavez Crossing often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Chavez Crossing?

CampSage's scans caught 18 openings at Chavez Crossing over the last 30 days, on 17 separate days, most of them for stays 2–51 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Chavez Crossing a good campground?

Chavez Crossing holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 62 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Chavez Crossing?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Chavez Crossing, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 13 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Chavez Crossing located?

Chavez Crossing is located in Sedona / Oak Creek, Arizona. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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