Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona Photography Location

Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive – It has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Most Scenic Drives in America by Rand McNally. In its red rock beauty, the Canyon is a spectacular 16-mile gorge with streams and waterfalls between sheer rock walls. It is a river gorge located along the Mogollon Rim in northern Arizona between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty.

State Route 89A enters the canyon on its north end via a series of hairpin turns before traversing the bottom of the canyon for about 13 miles (21 km) until the highway enters the town of Sedona. The Oak Creek Canyon is magical.

Be aware that there aren’t many places to stop and get the shot of a lifetime in all of this magnificant glory.

Oak Creek Canyon & Surrounding Area

Route 89A descends a series of switchbacks into a scenic area known for interesting rocks. Oak Creek Canyon is famous for its spectacular scenery.

We would make a stop at Oak Creek Canyon Vista Midgley Bridge. It’s a great place to take photos, though they’re more suited for a memory album than a professional portfolio. The view from above the canyon is nice and worth a pause to appreciate. This is a bridge just outside of Sedona. They have picnic tables there, and it is a great spot to slow down and take in the beauty of Mother Gia.

Along the roadway, you’ll find Native American vendors selling jewelry and art worth checking out. If you need a break, this is a perfect spot. Step out of your car to take close-up photos of the striking red cliffs. The road is winding, but stop and explore whenever possible. As we mentioned, there are not too many places to park along the route.

OAK CREEK CANYON ARIZONA AREA INFORMATION

Hotels—Restaurants—Camping—Weather

Area Information:

Oak Creek Canyon starts on 89A in Sedona, Arizona, and continues for approximately 16 miles going north to Flagstaff. It’s a winding, switchback road, so drive carefully.

Hotel Information:

Oak Creek Terrace Resort, – 4548 North State Route 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, United States octresor@sedona.net

1-800-224-2229 In-room jacuzzis, fireplaces, cabins and this canyon has an atmosphere to die for.

Contact us to add your hotel here!

Camping:

Cave Springs Campground is located at the northern end of Sedona’s famous Oak Creek Canyon, 11 miles from the 89A turnoff in Sedona. Cave Springs is the largest campground along scenic Oak Creek.

Campsite: $20 per night (up to 8 people per site. If your party consists of more than 8 people, you will need an additional site.)
2nd vehicle: $10 additional for a second vehicle space, permitting.
Firewood: $7 per bag (available from the campground host)
Showers: $4 per use (coin-operated)
Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access, America the Beautiful Senior or America the Beautiful Access passes may receive a 50% discount for overnight camping.
Open: April 1 – November 11

Restaurants:

Indian Gardens Cafe and Market:

Lunch/Breakfast from $9.00

Hours – 7:30-5:00 Everyday
Our kitchen closes at 4:00 – Phone – (928) 282-7702 – eat@indiangardens.com

Location: 3951 N. State Route 89a, Sedona, Arizona 86336

Oak Creek Canyon Food and Restaurants: – Take your snacks and drinks along on this route. There is only one general store to stop at along the scenic drive to get some snacks. There are just a few places to stop for a sit-down meal along the way.

The Table at Junipine

After undergoing a full remodel in January 2015, The Table at Junipine is ready to serve you. We feature seasonal changes to our menu, and we only serve what we are excellent at creating.

Open Thursday through Saturday from 11 am – 8 pm, serving lunch and dinner
Happy Hour menu and drink specials from 3pm-6pm Thursday through Saturday
Open Sunday from 9 am – 2 pm serving breakfast and lunch
Full-service bar with premium liquors, a variety of hand-selected wines, and locally made craft beer on draft from Mother Road, Deschutes, and Oak Creek Brewing Companies

Sedona Arizona Restaurants:

Thai Spices Natural Restaurant – 2611 State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 – Phone: (928) 282-0599
Thai Spices Natural Restaurant is the creation of chef Pearl Pardee, who is known for her masterful merging of the principles of macrobiotic cooking with traditional Thai cuisine.
Thai Spices dishes are energetically balanced meals that are both delicious and healthy. Pearl was trained professionally in macrobiotic cooking at two world-renowned centers, The Kushi Institute, and The Vega Institute, and studied traditional Thai cuisine with the Thai royal family’s chef, Arjan Boonchoo. Health-conscious diners particularly appreciate the absence of refined sugar and flour, genetically modified ingredients and MSG in Pearl’s dishes, as well as the use of fresh, high quality, frequently organic produce and meats. Please remember that non-GMO does not mean it is organic.

Chocola Tree Organic Eatery – 1595 State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 – Phone:(928) 282-2997
‘Motto’ – “Chocolate is a Sanctuary where each Being can nurture their Authenticity.”
The Chocola Tree Organic Eatery sources 100% Organic or Wild-crafted produce; all of their seeds, nuts, veggies, spices, sea veggies everything! Chocola Tree has planted their own small food forest at the Eatery; they offer regular garden forums for free to assist others in planting. Their garden is planted in a unique way to honor the respectful ways of Anastasia. Chocola Tree Organic Eatery will only use natural cleaning products and never use chlorine bleach as it is the “number 1 worst “cleaning” chemical upon our earth’s planet” therefore it really does not clean!