🪨 Creek Spot
🟡 Moderate Red Rock Pass for external parking; campground requires paid reservation
🌊 About Chavez Crossing
One of Sedona's more secret swimming holes — a scenic cypress-lined spot with limited/hidden access.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Red Rock Pass for external parking; campground requires paid reservation
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Water Type
Creek access (Oak Creek)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Oak Creek Canyon, near Sedona
Access Notes:
Hidden pull-off; cypress-grove setting
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: Red Rock Pass for external parking; campground requires paid reservation
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace