Campground · Arizona · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Area (Scenic Area) · Restricted Access

Crescent Moon sits beneath the stunning Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest. Historical buildings and towering Arizona Sycamore trees decorate the landscape of this popular day use park (group shelter also known as Ramada) located in Sedona, Arizona. Visitors will marvel at the reflection of the red cliffs in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing.
Each reservation includes a roofed structure with open sides, a concrete floor, 1 prep table, 6 picnic tables, and a large charcoal grill. 20 amp electricity available for decorative lights. Reservation includes use all day, from park opening until dusk. Includes 10 reserved parking spaces. Also includes access to the grounds, guests on foot are not restricted to the "ramada" area. (Be aware that the rest of the area is still available to the public during your reservation.)
Placed beside a tree-lined creek, the picnic area's location offers a serene place to enjoy nature, with Sedona's famous red rock cliffs setting the backdrop.
Crescent Moon lies in a high desert region situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. The unique landscape creates erosion that has shaped spectacular canyons and buttes that make the region an appealing attraction.
Natural scenery, plants and animal life are the principle attractions in our area. They are integral parts of the ecosystem and natural community. As such, they are protected by Federal, State, and Park laws.
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
Check-in 00:00 AM · Check-out :00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada 1 | CRES | Group Shelter Electric | — | Gravel | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
34.82917, -111.80556 · 34°49'45.0"N 111°48'20.0"W
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 58°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 84 | 94 | 97 | 94 | 89 | 79 | 67 | 58 |
| Low °F | 34 | 36 | 40 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 61 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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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