The Bootlegger Picnic Area is a comfortable spot off of Arizona State Route 89A, 18 miles south of Flagstaff or 9 miles north of Sedona. There are basic facilities and about 6 or 7 parking spots. There is a little station to buy your daily Red Rocks pass so make sure to do this if you plan to stay for a while. The pass was $5.
There are about 7 or 8 picnic tables, all with grills and enough space for a large family gathering or group.
We used this picnic spot as a starting point for the East Pocket Knob hike to explore the Oak Creek Canyon and get views of the Mogollon Rim and the Bradshaws. The creek is extremely fun so if you need to cool down, just walk down and there are plenty of safe places to jump in. read more