Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (Scenic Area) · Restricted Access
- 5,328 ft
- Elevation
This picturesque day use site in Oak Creek Canyon is at the trailhead of the West Fork of Oak Creek Trail. The trail follows the West Fork stream into a side canyon of Oak Creek Canyon, rich with maples and breathtaking beauty. Bring a picnic, your camera, and go for a hike!
For more information, see West Fork of Oak Creek Trail #108.
Getting there
Location: 17.5 miles south of Flagstaff (9.5 miles north of Sedona) on paved roads in scenic Oak Creek Canyon.
GPS (Map): 34°59'26.4"N 111°44'32.7"W
Access: Drive south 17.5 miles south from Flagstaff or north 9.5 miles from Sedona to about halfway between milepost 385 and 384. The West Fork of Oak Creek trailhead is on the west side of the highway down a paved lane that leads behind a few creekside houses.
Maps
- Red Rock Country Maps: Download Red Rock Country trail maps and find other Sedona recreation resources. See the Oak Creek Canyon North map for this site.
- The Digital Travel Map: Whether you're driving, hiking, riding, or exploring, you will find this full-color, GPS-enabled map a handy reference to have on your mobile device. The map show trails, recreation sites, major landmarks, and forest roads.
- Printed Maps: A variety of printed recreation maps for Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon can be purchased in our local offices and visitor centers, or ordered by phone.
Click map thumbnail for larger view.
34.99068, -111.74242 · 34°59'26.5"N 111°44'32.7"W
Typical weather
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, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
- Can you reserve a site at Call of the Canyon Picnic Site?
- No. Call of the Canyon Picnic Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
- Cave Spring 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Pine Flat Campground West 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Manzanita. 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fernow Cabin 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Fork of Oak Creek No. 108 less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Bootlegger Picnic Area 1.5 mi · Facility
- Oak Creek 2.6 mi · Facility
- Manzanita Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
- Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area 4.5 mi · Facility
- Oak Creek Visitor Center 5.7 mi · Facility
- Fernow Cabin 6.9 mi · Campground
- Red Rock Ranger District 8.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
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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