About Canyon Vista Campground
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. The trailhead for Sandys Canyon Trail and the Vista Loop Trail are at the north end of the campground. Sandys Canyon Trail provides access into Walnut Canyon and joins the Arizona Trail.
- Fees: - **Camping:** $26 per night, up to eight people with one vehicle. All 14 sites are first come sites. - **Second vehicle per night:** $8…
- Season: Early May – mid October
- Managed by: USFS - Coconino National Forest Recreation
- Where: 3 mi northeast of Mountainaire, AZ · 35.12599, -111.5984
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9487B | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Marys Diner | Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 3.7 mi |
| FR 296 | ATV road | 1.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Airport | Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 31.4 mi |
| Airport Connector | Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.3 mi
Water fill-up: 4.7 mi
Propane: 5 mi