Sycamore Canyon
Sedona, Arizona
Swim
Bathing suits: May be optional at farther swimming hole
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Sedona, Arizona
- Head south on N State Rte 89A toward Forest Rd (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto AZ-89A (417 ft)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A (16.7 mi)
- Turn right onto E Mingus Ave (1.9 mi)
- Turn right onto N Main St (2.0 mi)
- Continue onto S Broadway (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Tuzigoot Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Sycamore Canyon Rd (7.1 mi)
- Sycamore Canyon Rd turns left and becomes Fr 131 (0.2 mi)
- Fr 131 turns slightly left and becomes R 9507 (3.1 mi)
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