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Sharp Creek

Tonto National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSedona / Oak CreekArizona⭐ 4.6 (212)
Sharp Creek
🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 45m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Sharp Creek in Arizona has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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 Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Oak #016–Oak #018 next to each othersites 👥 MANZ #2, 👥 #3, Juniper #020, #027, #028, Oak #007, #008, #011, #013, #014, #016, #017, #018, Pine #001, #002, #005
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Juniper #024
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 MANZ #1
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Juniper #019, #028, Oak #013
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites Juniper #019, #021
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Juniper #020
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Oak #017 & Oak #018 next to each othersites Juniper #027, Oak #007, #011, #017, #018, Pine #001, #005
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Oak #008, #014, #016

📷 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 picniRecreation Resource Management
Campsite MANZ #2 — MANZ Loop Group Site 02 Campfire Pit
Site MANZ #2 · MANZ Loop Group Site 02 Campfire PitConservation Legacy
Campsite MANZ #3 — Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picni
Site MANZ #3 · Sharp Creek Campground Group Site #02 featuring ramada picniRecreation Resource Management
Campsite MANZ #3 — MANZ Loop Group Site 03 open area for tent placement
Site MANZ #3 · MANZ Loop Group Site 03 open area for tent placementConservation 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 polConservation 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 polConservation Legacy
Campsite Juniper #027 — Restroom in close proximity to site #27, Sharp Creek Campgro
Site Juniper #027 · Restroom in close proximity to site #27, Sharp Creek CampgroRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Juniper #027 — Juniper Loop Site 24 open space for possible tent placement
Site Juniper #027 · Juniper Loop Site 24 open space for possible tent placement Conservation Legacy
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
Campsite Oak #007 — Oak Loop Site 07 with two parking spaces as well as a picnic
Site Oak #007 · Oak Loop Site 07 with two parking spaces as well as a picnicRecreation Resource Management
Campsite Oak #007 — Oak Loop Site 07 with an open space for possible tent placem
Site Oak #007 · Oak Loop Site 07 with an open space for possible tent placemConservation 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Sharp Creek over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 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★★★★★212 ratings
5★166
4★29
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 15 openings at Sharp Creek over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 3–13 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 212 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 115 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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