Canyon Vista

About this campsite

Overview

Canyon Vista Campground is located near Walnut Canyon and Lower Lake Mary. This area consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, aspen and oak, which offer good photo opportunities, interesting geology and views of the San Francisco Peaks.

Recreation

Hiking opportunities on the Sandy Canyon and AZ trails

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671.

Location

Canyon Vista•AZ

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Weather Forecast

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MON🌧️

13° / 11°

💧 93%

TUE🌨️

13° / 7°

💧 52%

WED🌦️

17° / 7°

💧 70%

THU☀️

23° / 10°

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FRI☀️

23° / 12°

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Nearby Campsites

within 50km

9.1 km away

Fort Tuthill County Campground

Tall ponderosa pine trees create a rustic “camping in the woods” experience and provide shade on hot summer days. Firewood and ice are available for purchase at the campground. The campground is very busy on holiday weekends and during the County Fair.

11.4 km away

Lakeview Campground (AZ)

Overview Lakeview Campground is a tent camper's paradise with its terraced hillside campsites tucked in amongst old ponderosa pines. With all the easy forest and lake access, this is also a great place for wildlife watchers. Many visitors report seeing bald eagle, osprey, migratory waterfowl, great blue heron, elk and mule deer. Recreation Ideal for hiking, bird watching, fishing, wildlife watching. Facilities The campground has 30 campsites. 15 sites are reservable and 15 sites are dedicated as first-come-first-served sites. Each site has provided picnic tables, fire rings and cooking grills. The campground provides drinking water, has accessible vault type toilets and a boat ramp for universal access fishing at Lake Mary picnic area. Wood memorial trail links Lakeview campground with Lake Mary picnic area. Trash service is provided for campers only. Lakeview campground is pet friendly. Pets must always be restrained or on a leash. Camp host lives on site. Natural Features Woodland environment with gravel roads and gentle hillsides. Glimpses of beautiful Lake Mary can be enjoyed through the abundant pine. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671. Nearby Attractions Lake Mary provides many water activities for kayakers, boaters and is very popular for paddle boarding. The Lake Mary picnic area is a comfortable and beautiful spot to enjoy the lake.

15.0 km away

RV Park Flagstaff

Campground: RV Park Flagstaff.

16.1 km away

PINEGROVE

Overview Pinegrove Campground sits in the lush Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, offering visitors countless recreation opportunities set in a stunning landscape. Recreation Nearby Upper and Lower Lake Mary, Ashurst, Marshall and Kinnikinick Lakes serve as a recreational focus for this campground. All are stocked with fish including trout, bass and channel catfish. Upper Lake Mary is popular with power boaters, and Ashurst attracts a following of windsurfers along with anglers and boaters. Several excellent hiking and biking trails are located within a short drive. Visitors also enjoy wildlife viewing and picnicking. Facilities The campground is comprised of 46 spacious individual sites. The facility provides coin-operated showers, picnic tables, campfire rings, cooking grills, drinking water and accessible flush toilets. There are boat ramps at the lakes, as well as accessible fishing access at Lake Mary Narrows. Natural Features Coconino National Forest's 1.8 million acres offer clear lakes, red rock cliffs, desert basins and canopies of pine trees. The lakes around these forested campgrounds are used as a stopover for migrating waterfowl, a wintering site for rare bald eagles and a feeding ground for resident ospreys. The area is also home to a considerable number of elk and mule deer. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671. Nearby Attractions The nearest town is Flagstaff, Arizona, about 20 miles away. Camping supplies, groceries, gas, restaurants, shopping and more are available.

16.7 km away

LITTLE ELDEN SPRINGS HORSECAMP

Overview Little Elden Springs Horse Camp is a campground that was created for those who love horses and enjoy riding in a beautiful landscape. Located in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona, the campground offers opportunities for horseback riding, hiking and wildlife viewing. The facility is very accommodating to campers and their horses and including hitching posts, plenty of space for horse trailers and access to over 30 miles of trails. Recreation Campers can access the Kachina Peaks Wilderness at the Weatherford Trail near Schultz Tank just up the road from the campground. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills Trail System is also accessible right from camp and is comprised of over 30 miles of trails for all levels of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Some of the nearby trails offer amazing views of the peaks, especially during the changing of the leaves in the fall when the aspens turn from green to gold. Facilities This campground is only available to campers with horses, and has been designed for the particular needs of equestrian campers. All 15 campsites allow easy access for vehicles pulling horse trailers and are equipped with horse-friendly accommodations. Two hitching posts are provided per site, and extra parking is available. Manure removal is the responsibility of the owners. The restroom is accessible, though there are no accessible sites. Stalls or corrals are not provided. Natural Features The campground lies near the base of Mount Elden in a lush ponderosa pine and gamble oak forest and has a view of the 12,000-ft. San Francisco Peaks. Fall foliage can be outstanding and very inviting for photography. There is a healthy population of mule deer and elk in the area that can be fun to watch and photograph when sighted. Summers are very pleasant with sunny skies, high temperatures in the 60s to 80s and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 774-9671. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of Flagstaff, Arizona, has shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Visitors can also make a quick trip down the road to the must-see Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument .