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Arizona by Campervan: Phoenix to Sedona & the Grand Canyon

An Arizona campervan road trip from Phoenix through Sedona to the Grand Canyon — the route, red-rock stops, Antelope Canyon, and where to rent a van.

Updated July 29, 20261 min readPractical, transparent guidance
Red-rock formations under blue sky in Sedona, Arizona
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Arizona packs saguaro desert, red-rock canyons and one of the natural wonders of the world into a single loop. A campervan handles the desert heat and the high country alike.

The route

PhoenixSedonaFlagstaff → the Grand CanyonPage for Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

Saguaro cacti in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix
Phoenix — warm-weather rental hub for Arizona

The highlights

  • Sedona — red-rock spires, vortex hikes and Oak Creek Canyon.
  • The Grand Canyon South Rim — sunrise and sunset are unmissable.
  • Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend — the slot canyons and river bend near Page.

Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River near Page
Horseshoe Bend near Page

Add Tucson and Saguaro National Park to the south for a longer loop.

Plan your trip

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