Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233888
When Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin reopens
Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening 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.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 6 open for online reservation · 160 reserved · 3 closed · 14 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
96.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 6 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online96.7%
Open site-nights6 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)160 / 166
Weekday openings6
Weekend openings0
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027September shows no online availability. 0 of 13 tracked site-nights are open there — 11 reserved, 2 unavailable.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 6 |
This cabin currently has 6 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Oct 1
September0 of 13 · no online availability
The next bookable night is Oct 1. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
6 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Feb 23, 2027 at site 001.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 20 ft | Yes | 6 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Feb 10, 2027, Feb 23, 2027, Feb 24, 2027, Feb 25, 2027, Mar 3, 2027 |
About Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin
Overview
Crescent Moon Ranch is an exceptional year-round place to stay in beautiful Sedona. The central Arizona facility is a rustic, historic ranch house adjacent to Oak Creek and near the base of the towering Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the Southwest. Guests can enjoy hiking, photography or simply relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views.
The cabin can accommodate up to 10 people for overnight use. It can be accessed by vehicle. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Guests can picnic at the adjacent day use area and fish, swim and wade in the crystal clear waters of Oak Creek. Flora, fauna and rock formations in the surrounding area provide excellent subjects for photography.
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 convenient to Sedona, a resort town with shopping, dining, golfing and other attractions.
Facilities
With three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large living room, two kitchens and an enclosed sun porch, Crescent Moon offers plenty opportunities and views.The charming bedrooms offer a queen, 2 full, twin over full bunkbed, and 3 roll away beds. Electricity and running water are provided, and the house has heating and air conditioning, providing a comfortable stay any time of the year. Please be mindful of reducing energy use by not leaving windows open with central heating/cooling system on. The house is fully furnished, including a dining room table and chairs, sectional couch, screened in sun porch. The large kitchen has a sink, electric stovetop range, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, and microwave. There is a limited supply of plates, pots and pans, and silverware. The smaller kitchen has a sink, cupboard storage and extra counter space. A grill and picnic table sit outside for outdoor cooking (click here for more cabin details). Guests must bring their own bedding and pillows, flashlights, towels, food, dishtowels, extra cooking utensils/ dish preferences, bedding and linens are NOT provided. Guests must clean the cabin, close and lock windows and doors. Please pack out trash (no trash service provided at this location). General cleaning supplies, garbage bags, toilet paper and paper towels provided.
Additional weekly cleaning and maintenance by US Forest Service Volunteers.
Natural Features
Placed beside a tree-lined creek with Sedona's famous red rock cliffs in the background, Crescent Moon's location offers a serene natural setting. The site lies in the high desert at the base of the Mogollon Rim, a 200-mile slope that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. Cresent Moon sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet and was built by ranchers of the original homestead. The cabin was later made available for public use by the U.S. Forest Service.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby towns of Sedona and Oak Creek offer plenty of lodging, camping, shopping and dining. A variety of hiking and swimming destinations are within a short drive, including the well-known Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock/Secret Mountain Wilderness area.
1 monitored cabinRVs up to 20 ft1 with hookups1 shadedMax party 10
Getting there
From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 and take the Sedona exit (exit 298) onto Highway 179 north. Go through the Village of Oak Creek, to Sedona. Turn left onto State Highway 89A and proceed west through Sedona to Upper Red Rock Loop Road. Turn left and continue to Chavez Ranch Road and turn left again. At the stop sign, continue straight. At the top of the hill again continue straight bearing to the right towards the gravel road and go through the locked gate (which has a "Road Closed" sign). Turn left at the end of the road. The Crescent Moon Ranch house is the last house on the right, with a garage. Both road gate and house have same combination for entry.
8375 Sr 179, Sedona, AZ 86351928-203-7500
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?
Reservations for Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. 96.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 6 of 183 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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.
How often do new openings appear at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Feb 23, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?
February 2027, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 28.
When is the next open date at Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Oct 1. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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