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Sharp Creek

Tonto National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.6 (218)
Sharp Creek
🟢 10 open windows as of Oct 12 — soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Recently freed — our last scan (6h ago) caught 1 cancellation here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 20 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Sharp Creek in Arizona has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Oct 16–Mon Oct 19. 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
Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 MANZ #2
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Oak #016–Oak #018 next to each othersites 👥 MANZ #1, 👥 #3, Juniper #019, #020, #028, Oak #007, #008, #013, #014, #016, #017, #018, Pine #001, #002, #005
Mon Oct 19 – Thu Oct 223 nightsbook these dates →sites Juniper #027
Mon Oct 19 – Wed Oct 212 nightsbook these dates →sites Juniper #024
Tue Oct 20 – Thu Oct 222 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak #011
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Oak #016 & Oak #017 next to each othersites Oak #008, #013, #016, #017
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 MANZ #1 & MANZ #2 next to each othersites 👥 MANZ #1, 👥 #2, Juniper #019, #028, Oak #007, #014, #018, Pine #001, #002, #005
Mon Oct 26 – Thu Oct 293 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 MANZ #3, Juniper #027

📷 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 MANZ #2 — Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picni
Site MANZ #2 · Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picniUSFS
Campsite MANZ #2 — MANZ Loop Group Site 02 with multiple picnic tables and a gr
Site MANZ #2 · MANZ Loop Group Site 02 with multiple picnic tables and a grUSFS
Campsite MANZ #1 — Full view of Group Site #01 at Sharp Creek Campground featur
Site MANZ #1 · Full view of Group Site #01 at Sharp Creek Campground featurUSFS
Campsite MANZ #1 — MANZ Loop Group Site 01 with multiple picnic tables and a gr
Site MANZ #1 · MANZ Loop Group Site 01 with multiple picnic tables and a grUSFS
Campsite MANZ #3 — Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picni
Site MANZ #3 · Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picniUSFS
Campsite MANZ #3 — MANZ Loop Group Site 03 with a grill and multiple picnic tab
Site MANZ #3 · MANZ Loop Group Site 03 with a grill and multiple picnic tabUSFS
Campsite Juniper #019 — Sharp Creek Campground site #19 entrance, parking, and full
Site Juniper #019 · Sharp Creek Campground site #19 entrance, parking, and full Recreation Resource Management
Campsite Juniper #019 — Juniper Loop Site 19 with an open space next to the cooking
Site Juniper #019 · Juniper Loop Site 19 with an open space next to the cooking Conservation Legacy
Campsite Juniper #020 — Juniper Loop Site 20 with a picnic table, grill, lantern pol
Site Juniper #020 · Juniper Loop Site 20 with a picnic table, grill, lantern polUSFS
Campsite Juniper #020 — Juniper Loop Site 20 with paved parking spaces and mountain
Site Juniper #020 · Juniper Loop Site 20 with paved parking spaces and mountain USFS
Campsite Juniper #028 — Juniper Loop Site 28 with a picnic table, grill, lantern pol
Site Juniper #028 · Juniper Loop Site 28 with a picnic table, grill, lantern polConservation Legacy
Campsite Juniper #028 — Juniper Loop Site 28 open space for tent placement
Site Juniper #028 · Juniper Loop Site 28 open space for tent placementConservation Legacy
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 18.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America18.7 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger18.9 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 24 openings at Sharp Creek over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–21 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

📍 ~414 mi from LAGroup Standard NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★217 ratings
5★170
4★30
3★8
2★5
1★4
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.6/4
T-Mobile3.4/4
AT&T3.3/4
Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sharp Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sharp Creek?

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

Popular campgrounds like Sharp 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 Sharp Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Sharp Creek over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–21 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 Sharp Creek a good campground?

Sharp Creek holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 218 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sharp Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sharp Creek, Verizon rates highest at 3.6 out of 5 from 116 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sharp Creek located?

Sharp 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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