Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (Scenic Area) · Restricted Access
At this creekside picnic area you'll have a fishing hole and that's not all. Add spectacular scenery, clear water swimming holes, picturesque hiking trails and excellent wildlife watching (in other words, the standard amenities of Oak Creek Canyon) and it should come as no surprise that these pieces of recreational real estate are in high demand.
The decor at this day-use site is Arizona ash and box elders, gravel beaches and stream-bed boulders. The creek is regularly stocked with trout. Colorful songbirds add a flash of brilliance to the trees.
The A.B.Young Trail leaves from the southernmost end of the grounds. Take steps down to the creek, cross the creek and find an old metal sign indicating the trailhead.
Attractions: Picnia area, fishing, swimming/wading, hiking, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, photography.
Location: 18 miles south of Flagstaff, 9 miles north of Sedona in scenic Oak Creek Canyon.
GPS (Map): 34°58'10.8"N 111°45'03.0"W
Access: On US Highway 89A, drive south from Flagstaff or north from Sedona, located just off the paved highway. 18 miles south of Flagstaff, 9 miles north of Sedona in scenic Oak Creek Canyon.
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34.96965, -111.75082 · 34°58'10.7"N 111°45'2.9"W
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 53°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 78 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 84 | 74 | 63 | 53 |
| Low °F | 30 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 46 | 54 | 61 | 60 | 54 | 44 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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