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Camp Avalon
Spiritual Nature Retreat

Nearby Attractions

The retreat site is set right in the heart of amazing hiking, camping, and fun activities for the whole family, and a day trip or less from some of Arizona's most beautiful places! Check out some of the most popular attractions below and get driving directions from the campground.

Cathedral Rock

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This stunning rock formation is easy to spot on the Sedona skyline, and it's no wonder that this sight is one of the most photographed in Arizona. If you are visiting Sedona, this is a must see! Cathedral Rock is also one of the four main energy vortex sites in the area, and is popular for this reason. If you are adventurous and want to hike to the saddle, the first half of the hike is easy, however it is recommended that a guide be with you if you wish to venture to the top of Cathedral Rock since it is a steep incline to 650 feet in 3/4 mile.

Directions to Cathedral Trailhead - 11.4 miles from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. Continue up the hill to AZ-89A
  • Turn right onto AZ-89A. Continue for 4 miles through West Sedona.
  • At the 1st traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-89A
  • At the second traffic circle, take 1st exit onto AZ-179 S
  • Continue on AZ-179 S for 7.5 miles to Back O' Beyond Rd.
  • At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Back O' Beyond Rd.

Crescent Moon Picnic Site in view of Cathedral Rock - 2.4 miles from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat

If you are more interested in having a nice picnic with a wonderful view then you may want to check out Crescent Moon Picnic Site. There is a $10 day use fee for vehicle parking, or a $2 walk in fee. This is a great place to take photos of Cathedral Rock, relax and enjoy a meal and do some swimming in Oak Creek!

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Chavez Ranch Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Crossing Rd
  • Turn left at the bottom of the hill into Crescent Moon Ranch. Parking is available here.

Red Rock State Park

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Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse riparian habitat abounding with plants and wildlife. This riparian habitat provides the setting and the opportunity for the park to offer a focus on environmental education.

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn left onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, continue to follow Red Rock Loop Rd. for 1 mile
  • Turn left, destination will be on the left

Chapel of The Holy Cross

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Completed in 1957, the Chapel of the Holy Cross was the vision of Marguerite Brunswig Staude who wrote of it, "...as a work of art the Chapel has a universal appeal.  Its doors will ever be open to one and all, regardless of creed, that God may come to life in the souls of all men and be a living reality."

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  • Follow Upper Red Rock Loop Rd to AZ-89A N in Sedona
  • Turn right onto AZ-89A N
  • At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Brewer Rd
  • Turn left onto Ranger Rd
  • Turn right onto AZ-179 S
  • At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit and stay on AZ-179 S
  • At the next traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S
  • At the next traffic circle, continue straight to stay on AZ-179 S
  • At the next traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Chapel Rd and follow it for 0.9 miles

Slide Rock State Park

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Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat offers the only camping in Sedona with creek-side access to Oak Creek and swimming to all campers and day-use visitors! Just a little ways up the road from our campground you can find another great way to have fun in the sun at Slide Rock State Park. This park features natural slide formations in the sandstone that swimmers have been enjoying for many years.

Directions from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat to Slide Rock State Park - 14.6 miles

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto AZ-89A N
  • At the traffic circle
  • take the 2nd exit and stay on AZ-89A N
  • At the traffic circle
  • take the 2nd exit onto AZ-89A N/N State Rte 89A
  • after 7.1 miles Turn left

The Honanki Heritage Site

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For those who are interested in the local history of the Sedona red rocks, you'll find that the Honanki heritage site has much to offer such as native rock art pictographs and cliff dwellings. This area was inhabited by the Sinagua, who are the ancestors of the Hopi, from AD 500 to about 1350.

This site does provide toilets. There is no water source at this site. To visit this site you must have a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Daily or weekly passes can be purchased at a self-serve vending machine.

Directions from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat to Honanki Heritage Site - 18.6 miles

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn left onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, continue for 3.9 miles
  • Turn left onto AZ-89A S, continue for 4.2 miles
  • Turn right onto Forest 525 Rd/Loy Butte Rd, continue for 6 miles
  • Turn left onto Forest 525 Rd/N Loy Butte Rd, continue for 1.2 miles
  • Turn right to stay on Forest 525 Rd/N Loy Butte Rd, continue for 3.1 miles
  • Turn left, destination will be on the left

The Palatki Heritage Site

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These beautiful cliff dwellings feature pictographs and petroglyphs that are protected by the overhanging cliffs and is a sister site to the Honanki cliff dwellings. There is a short quarter mile hike to the cliff dwellings that is rated at an easy level of difficulty, along with another trail that will take you to a nice view of the dwellings and third trail that takes you to the alcoves that contain pictographs from every culture to occupy the Verde Valley.

This site does provide toilets and drinking water. To visit this site you must have a Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. Daily or weekly passes can be purchased at a self-serve vending machine.

The Forest Service does ask that you call and register to camp for your visit. To register to camp call 1 (928) 282-3854 7 days a week between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. This helps to manage the number of visitors to the area at one time.

Directions from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat to Palatki Heritage Site - 16 miles

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn left onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, continue for 3.9 miles
  • Turn left onto AZ-89A S, continue for 4.2 miles
  • Turn right onto Forest 525 Rd/Loy Butte Rd, continue for 6 miles
  • Continue straight onto Boynton Pass Rd
  • After 1.7 miles, destination will be on the left

Devil's Bridge Trail

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This is a wonderful trail to hike year round that is a moderate challenge level and because of its stunning view of the surrounding area, it has become one of the most popular hiking trails in Sedona. After a nice one mile hike up at a steady incline you'll end up at the largest natural stone arch that is in the immediate Sedona area. You'll find that before you come to the archway the trail splits. The trail to the right will lead you up to the top of the arch and the left trail will take you beneath the archway.

Please note that the road leading up to the main parking lot is a rough dirt road that may require higher clearance vehicles.

Directions from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat to Devil's Bridge Trail parking lot - 7.7 miles

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, continue for 3.1 miles
  • Turn right onto AZ-89A N, continue for 1.1 miles
  • Turn left onto Dry Creek Rd, continue for 2 miles
  • Turn right onto Vultee Arch, continue for 1.4 miles
  • Continue onto Dry Creek Rd, destination will be on the right

Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village

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At Tlaquepaque you'll find some of the best shopping in Sedona along with an exciting cultural experience that is sure to create wonderful new memories. The name translates to "best of everything" and when you visit this landmark you'll definitely feel transported to another time. The is by far the best place to shop for arts and crafts by local and international artists, traditional native and contemporary jewelry, specialty shops, clothing and wearable goods, and fine dining to complement it all. Tlaquepaque is also host to many popular and annual events!

Directions from Camp Avalon Spiritual Nature Retreat to Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village - 7.7 miles

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  • Head west on Loy Ln toward Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
  • Turn right onto Red Rock Loop Rd/Upper Red Rock Loop Rd, continue for 3.1 miles
  • Turn right onto AZ-89A N, continue for 4.1 miles
  • At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Brewer Rd, continue for 0.1 mile
  • Turn left onto Ranger Rd, 459 ft
  • Turn right onto AZ-179 S, destination will be on the right