Canyon Vista
Campground · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Walnut Canyon Study Area (National) (Study Area (National)) · Restricted Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 6,837 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: Early May – mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 14 bookable sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Canyon Vista
Site types
- 14 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills, shade.
14 campsites at Canyon Vista
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Canyon Vista | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Flagstaff, AZ. take Lake Mary Road 6 miles southeast. Campground is on your left.
35.12321, -111.59878 · 35°7'23.6"N 111°35'55.6"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 68 | 79 | 82 | 79 | 74 | 64 | 52 | 43 |
| Low °F | 18 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 23 | 17 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Canyon Vista
- Can you reserve a site at Canyon Vista?
- Yes, Canyon Vista is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Canyon Vista have?
- 14 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Canyon Vista?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Canyon Vista.
- Does Canyon Vista have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Canyon Vista?
- Campfires are allowed at Canyon Vista. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Canyon Vista also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Canyon Vista's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Camping: $26 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. All 14 sites are first come sites.
- Second vehicle per night: $8 additional.
- Picnic/day use (10 a.m to 4 p.m.): for a fee of $8 up to 5 people.
Restrictions:
- Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (running generators not permitted during quiet hours)
Camping near Canyon Vista
- Lakeview Campground (AZ) 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wupatki National Monument Crack-in-the-Rock Overnight Hike Lottery 8.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Pinegrove 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area 1.2 mi · Facility
- Marshall Lake 3.5 mi · Facility
- Lake Mary Recreation Corridor 4.2 mi · Facility
- Flagstaff Ranger District 4.9 mi · Facility
- Walnut Canyon Visitor Center 6.1 mi · Facility
- Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area 6.7 mi · Facility
- Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site 8.5 mi · Facility
- Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area 8.6 mi · Facility
- Pine Grove Campground 10.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Email cbilger@goexplorus.com
- Book 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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