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Christopher Creek

Tonto National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.5 (458)
Christopher Creek
🟢 12 open windows as of Oct 11 — soonest Wed Oct 14–Fri Oct 16
Availability checked 2h 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 2d 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 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 14–Fri Oct 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
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 B #G001, A #0011, #0015, #006, B #0023, #0032, #0038, #0040
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, A #006–A #0016 next to each othersites 👥 B #G001, A #001, #0010, #0011, #0012, #0013, #0014, #0015, #0016, #002, #006, #007, #008, #009, B #0019, #0024, #0028, #0029, #0030, #0032, #0035, #0038, #0040, #0041, #0042
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites B #0021
Thu Oct 29 – Sun Nov 13 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #0012
Tue Oct 20 – Fri Oct 233 nightsbook these dates →sites B #0027, #0031, #0034
Tue Oct 20 – Thu Oct 222 nightsbook these dates →sites B #0018
Wed Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nightsbook these dates →sites A #0017, B #0023, #0033
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, A #006–A #0011 next to each othersites A #001, #0010, #0011, #0013, #0014, #0015, #0016, #0017, #006, #007, #008, #009, B #0019, #0021, #0022, #0023, #0024, #0025, #0027, #0029, #0030, #0031, #0032, #0035, #0038, #0040, #0041, #0042

📷 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 #0011 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table
Site A #0011 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic tableUSFS
Campsite A #0011 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic table
Site A #0011 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #11 featuring picnic tableUSFS
Campsite A #0015 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to
Site A #0015 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to USFS
Campsite A #0015 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to
Site A #0015 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #15 featuring entrance to USFS
Campsite A #006 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #6 featuring entrance to t
Site A #006 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #6 featuring entrance to tUSFS
Campsite A #006 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #6 featuring entrance to t
Site A #006 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #6 featuring entrance to tUSFS
Campsite B #0023 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #23 featuring entrance to
Site B #0023 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #23 featuring entrance to USFS
Campsite B #0023 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #23 featuring entrance to
Site B #0023 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #23 featuring entrance to USFS
Campsite B #0032 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #32 featuring entrance to
Site B #0032 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #32 featuring entrance to USFS
Campsite B #0032 — Christopher Creek Campground Site #32 featuring entrance to
Site B #0032 · Christopher Creek Campground Site #32 featuring entrance to USFS
⚡ 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Christopher Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 7–25 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★★★★★456 ratings
5★338
4★63
3★25
2★13
1★17
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 22 openings at Christopher Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 7–25 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 458 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 184 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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