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Christopher Creek

Tonto National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.5 (440)
Christopher Creek
🟢 9 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
Availability checked 16h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 44 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Christopher Creek in Arizona has 9 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. 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
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, A #006–A #009 next to each othersites 👥 B #G001, A #001, #0011, #0014, #0015, #0016, #002, #006, #007, #008, #009, B #0018, #0019, #0021, #0024, #0025, #0026, #0027, #0032, #0034, #0038, #0040, #0041, #0042
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites A #0017, B #0035
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites A #0010, #0012
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites B #0021, #0024, #0038
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, B #0028–B #0031 next to each othersites B #0028, #0029, #0030, #0031, #0033
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites B #0022
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites B #0023
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites A #0013

📷 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 B #G001 — Christopher Creek Campground Group Site featuring the wooded
Site B #G001 · Christopher Creek Campground Group Site featuring the woodedRecreation Resource Management
Campsite B #G001 — Christopher Creek Campground Group Site featuring the wooded
Site B #G001 · Christopher Creek Campground Group Site featuring the woodedRecreation Resource Management
Campsite A #001 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #1 featuring entrance to t
Site A #001 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #1 featuring entrance to tRecreation Resource Management
Campsite A #001 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #1 featuring entrance to t
Site A #001 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #1 featuring entrance to tConservation Legacy
Campsite A #0011 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table
Site A #0011 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic tableRecreation Resource Management
Campsite A #0011 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table
Site A #0011 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic tableConservation Legacy
Campsite A #0014 — Christopher Creek Campground site #14 featuring wooded campi
Site A #0014 · Christopher Creek Campground site #14 featuring wooded campiConservation Legacy
Campsite A #0014 — Christopher Creek Campground site #14 featuring wooded campi
Site A #0014 · Christopher Creek Campground site #14 featuring wooded campiConservation Legacy
Campsite A #0015 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to
Site A #0015 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to Conservation Legacy
Campsite A #0015 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to
Site A #0015 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to Recreation Resource Management
Campsite A #0016 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #16 featuring entrance to
Site A #0016 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #16 featuring entrance to Recreation Resource Management
Campsite A #0016 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #16 featuring entrance to
Site A #0016 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #16 featuring entrance to Conservation Legacy
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America16.8 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.1 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 March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Christopher Creek over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 8–22 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

📍 ~412 mi from LA💵 $24–$80/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★435 ratings
5★325
4★60
3★21
2★13
1★16
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4
T-Mobile2.9/4
AT&T2.7/4
Sprint retired2.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Christopher Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Christopher Creek?

Christopher Creek 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 Christopher Creek?

Campsite fees at Christopher Creek run about $24–$80/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Christopher Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Christopher Creek 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 Christopher Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Christopher Creek over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 8–22 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 Christopher Creek a good campground?

Christopher Creek holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 440 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Christopher Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Christopher Creek, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 176 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Christopher Creek located?

Christopher Creek 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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