Campbell Meadows is a 99-acre natural landscape on Flagstaff’s east side, bordered by Old Walnut Canyon Road and Interstate 40. Though not yet officially designated as open space, community efforts are underway to protect the meadow from development and preserve its ecological and cultural value.
Seasonal wetlands along the Rio de Flag support a wide range of wildlife, from elk and deer to prairie dogs and coyotes. The meadow is especially rich in birdlife, with bluebirds, raptors, and migrating species drawn to its ponds and wildflowers. After summer monsoons, expansive fields of sunflowers transform the landscape into one of Flagstaff’s most striking natural displays.
Campbell Meadows also holds historical significance, including remnants of a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp and evidence of much earlier Indigenous use of the area. Envisioned as a future link between Picture Canyon and other nearby open spaces through the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, the meadow represents both a refuge for wildlife and a potential legacy for future generations.
Seasonal wetlands along the Rio de Flag support a wide range of wildlife, from elk and deer to prairie dogs and coyotes. The meadow is especially rich in birdlife, with bluebirds, raptors, and migrating species drawn to its ponds and wildflowers. After summer monsoons, expansive fields of sunflowers transform the landscape into one of Flagstaff’s most striking natural displays.
Campbell Meadows also holds historical significance, including remnants of a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps camp and evidence of much earlier Indigenous use of the area. Envisioned as a future link between Picture Canyon and other nearby open spaces through the Flagstaff Urban Trail System, the meadow represents both a refuge for wildlife and a potential legacy for future generations.
This gallery contains some of my favorite Campbell Meadows images that are available as downloads and fine art prints. To view the gallery, click here or on the photo collage above. When you are in the gallery, click on a thumbnail to enlarge an image. To navigate the images click on the arrows. To see the captions click on the (i) symbol.
