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Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027): 174 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 102 fall on weekdays and 72 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
January holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no day-use unit is currently available for all three dates. Saturday has no online availability; individual Thursday and Friday dates remain open. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: no day-use unit is currently available for both dates. Thursday has no online availability; individual Friday date remains open. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Ramada 1 | 174 |
This day-use unit currently has 174 reservation dates available.
The next bookable date is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada 1 | 174 | 86 dates | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 16, Nov 17 +162 more |
Crescent Moon sits beneath the stunning Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the American Southwest. Historical buildings and towering Arizona Sycamore trees decorate the landscape of this popular day use park (group shelter also known as Ramada) located in Sedona, Arizona. Visitors will marvel at the reflection of the red cliffs in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing.
Visitors enjoy picnicking, fishing and wading in the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek. Flora, fauna and rock formations in the surrounding area offer excellent photography opportunities.
Within a few minutes, visitors can access hiking, biking and scenic driving through Oak Creek Canyon to view majestic red-hued cliffs, buttes and canyons. The site is also conveniently close to developed entertainment like golf courses and stylish restaurants in the resort town of Sedona.
Each reservation includes a roofed structure with open sides, a concrete floor, 1 prep table, 6 picnic tables, and a large charcoal grill. 20 amp electricity available for decorative lights. Reservation includes use all day, from park opening until dusk. Includes 10 reserved parking spaces. Also includes access to the grounds, guests on foot are not restricted to the "ramada" area. (Be aware that the rest of the area is still available to the public during your reservation.)
Placed beside a tree-lined creek, the picnic area's location offers a serene place to enjoy nature, with Sedona's famous red rock cliffs setting the backdrop.
Crescent Moon lies in a high desert region situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile long slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. The unique landscape creates erosion that has shaped spectacular canyons and buttes that make the region an appealing attraction.
Natural scenery, plants and animal life are the principle attractions in our area. They are integral parts of the ecosystem and natural community. As such, they are protected by Federal, State, and Park laws.
The towns of Sedona and Oak Creek offer plenty of lodging, camping, shopping and dining to entertain guests.
A variety of hiking trails and swimming holes are a short drive away. The Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness area in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon is a popular destination, where visitors will find abandoned dwellings and rock art from early inhabitants.
333 Red Rock Crossing Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336 From Phoenix, take I-17 north to State Highway 179. Go north on 179 for 13 miles to Sedona, then turn left on Highway 89A and continue south for 4 miles. Turn left on Upper Red Rock Loop Road and proceed another 4 miles to Crescent Moon.
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Reservations for Crescent Moon Ramada are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 174 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (95.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 00:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Crescent Moon Ramada in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
January 2027, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
As of the Nov 3, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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