US Forest Service
Near Sedona, Arizona: $28/night, rigs to 36 ft. Open April through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Sedona, Arizona
How much does camping at Cave Springs Campground (Coconino National Forest) cost, and when is it open?
Cave Springs Campground (Coconino National Forest) near Sedona, Arizona (US Forest Service) — camping fee $28/night, season April through October, RV size limit Up to 36 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$28/night
Season open
April through October
RV size limit
Up to 36 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Oak Creek Canyon shade — 15°F cooler than Sedona itself in July. Sites 30-50 sit on the creek; you can wade in the swimming hole 200 ft from your fire ring. The fire-restriction stage shifts weekly Apr-Jun; check inciweb.gov before relying on a fire.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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