Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park
4.5
State ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Red Rock State Park is a 286 acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. Green meadows are framed by native vegetation and hills of red rock. The creek meanders through the park, creating a diverse riparian habitat abounding with plants and wildlife. This riparian habitat provides the setting and the opportunity for the park to offer a focus on environmental education. Red Rock offers a variety of special programs for school groups and private groups. There are a number of daily and weekly park events. The park offers a visitors center, classroom, theater, park store, ramada and hiking trails.
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  • ARTURO A
    Santa Monica, California92 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views and relaxing walks
    All state parks have wonderful views and offer good trials to enjoy with family and your dog if you have one. I did not pay extra fir any of the visits I did to the park. My only watchout is that it gets busy early so it help to stsrt early.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 March 2024
  • David and Jeann... T
    Farmington Hills, Michigan86 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hiking at Red Rock State Park
    We arrived at 10 AM. We listeded to the 2 movies about the history. Then we walked the train next to the Oak Creek, the easy trail. We had hiked the harder trails years ago. We toured the 2 rooms with explanations of the area. We ended with a picnic lunch on the outdoor picnic tables.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 April 2024
  • designtraveler2015
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good start to the Loop Road
    We had a nice visit and tour with guide Charlotte today. Learned lots about the native plants and the park geological history. The views are terrific, especially if you do the short climb to the House of Apache Fires.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 April 2024
  • Passenger59811420465
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mule Deers
    Our Nature guide was exceptional. Jan/Jane was so knowledgeable and willing to share all her knowledge (geology, volancic activity, reasont history, botanical plants, and indigeneous history) and gladly answered all the group's questions. The walk/hike was about 2 hrs; bring plenty of water....highly recommend it..We saw two mule deers!
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 April 2024
  • sskroll
    Orlando, Florida1,123 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of Fun
    Even with it being on the warm side there are so many trails to visit- different lengths. Also a nice visitors center with interactive displays and a small gift shop. Plenty of room to park in different areas of the park. Some great picnic sites and very friendly staff. If you go try going in one way off the main highway then leaving a different direction. It gives you so many different views and is a nice ride into Sedona.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 August 2024
  • Claudia I
    Glendale, Arizona233 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So much to do
    The fee to get in is minimal. Plenty of parking and so many trails to choose from. The trail by the river is easy and the river sounds so relaxing. If you want to cross the bridge you can venture up on the mountain and have some amazing panoramic views from the top. Be mindful of wildlife, we saw a snake (this is their home, we are just visiting). Hiking shoes recommend it’s dusty. If you don’t want to hike there are plenty of benches and a nice visitor center. We’ve been here a few times in the past and it seems a popular spot for weddings. I can imagine the beautiful scenery makes for awesome pictures and memories!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 30 August 2024
  • Ally1963
    Chartham, United Kingdom191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful state park for safe varied hikes.
    We visited on a warm Autumn day. The entry fee is minimal and there is plenty of parking. Really nicely presented visitors centre with friendly informative staff. The walks are all well marked and set out in such a way you can do a very short loop or venture further. There is the chance of seeing variety of animals, we spotted a hawk, lots of lizards but sadly no javelinas. But they are there somewhere! We would strongly recommend this lovely park which gives a great view of Cathedral Rock.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 September 2024
  • Holly W
    Reading, Pennsylvania501 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a MUST see
    I've been to Sedona many time but never to this park. WOW, how did I miss this? It's a easy drive through the park and the views are amazing. Get out and hike and see the sites and explore the park. It's a delight and you'll want to come back.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 1 January 2025
  • Lori T
    Indianapolis, Indiana16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easy hike with some elevation change and gorgeous views
    Perfect for the novice hiker. Well marked, lots of options, not physically demanding. Restrooms on site. Red Rock views and more. We covered most of the trails without repeating in about 2 hours. Very slow walk. Cost $7 per person for entry.
    Visited January 2025
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 January 2025
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daclausa
3 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Beautiful place Unbelievable hikes and scenery. We rented a home through AirBNB. Expensive but shared with a friend couple. The scene is heavily popular..so be aware slow traffic and somewhat crowded trails. If driving in bring plenty of food it is a bit expensive due to high demand. We also drove to Grand Canyon , Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest and Montezuma Castle. All within a two hour radius of Sedona. All in all a great trip. Just have to be patient it’s a extremely popular place to spend a week. But we’ll worth the views and hiking!!
Written 21 April 2023
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Claudia10229
Dallas, TX491 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
I researched the website for the Red Rock State Park and noticed the "free" 10am naturalist 2 hour hike. First come, first serve and it was great. There is a $7 per person to enter the park, plenty of parking spots, restroom and an informative area to learn about the animals (bees, wasp, snakes, birds, etc) around the area. We enjoyed reading and learning in the center before our 10am tour. Make sure you are wearing good shoes, not flip flops.

All volunteers at the park with a few official park rangers. It was interesting to learn from the volunteer as we walked along a path to the Oak Creek river and up to the house. Good views of Sedona mountains. The hike was about 2 hours and then we sat in the bird and hummingbird area afterwards. It was great watching the numerous hummingbirds of many sizes and colors drinking from the several feeders. You could hear the whir of their wings as they flew by.

There were several picnic benches available, so we decided to use that for our picnic lunch before we headed out to another hike. Nice to have a restroom available to wash hands and get cleaned up before hiking again.
Written 15 May 2022
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natster6
Peru, IL76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
Our Pink Jeep tour guide had recommended the Red Rock Crossing area as his favorite place to hike. Our America the Beautiful Pass did not work here since it is a state park, so it cost $11 to enter. We found the landscape to be different that what we had seen in other areas. We were able to hike along the creek and do some rock stepping over it. Beautiful view of Cathedral Rock. Would have liked to have spent a little more time there, but we were at the late end of a long day of hiking in other places. There was a wedding party that had come down to take photos on the red rock ledge next to the creek... I'm sure the photos will be beautiful. Nice park area to take a picnic.
Written 10 March 2022
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Laura L
Hudson, NH1,265 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
After a couple strenuous hiking days we needed a “rest day” so checked out this state park on a Tuesday morning. They have a display inside, and we reviewed while waiting for our guided hike at 10am.

They have several hummingbird feeders set up & it was fun watching them zoom in & out. Also, plenty of Javelina scat around

We aren’t in our 30s, but this was an older crowd… like old. It was leisurely and Celeste did a great job. The best part was her telling us about Javelina Cantina and taco Tuesday, where we went at happy hour and had a margarita, 6 tacos and chips & salsa for like $20.
Written 2 May 2022
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W1746ELsimonc
Charlotte, NC59 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Couples
This review is specific to Red Rock Crossing.

Sedona is, simply put, breathtakingly beautiful, and the wealth of trails is immense.

This location however, is a private enterprise masquerading as a National Park within a National Forest. It is, quite frankly, an imposter, now charging $11.00 admission. Please don’t let yourself be ripped off, park “up” the road, walk in through the regular trails and enjoy the same view without the “franchise” ticket.
Written 26 February 2021
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Bob Kramer
Ankeny, IA327 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
In February of this year, we took a quick trip to the Sedona, AZ area as we had some airline miles to use that had been held-over from the pandemic. During our short visit (5 nights) we made a quick trip to Red Rock State Park, just outside of Sedona. As bad luck would have it, just as we were pulling in to the park, it started raining, but we had come prepared, so on we went. There is a real nice Visitor Center, and admission to the park is $7.00 for adults. We got a trail map, and on we went. In the rain. But, it was kinda neat, because the clouds, mist and rain added a visual to the pic's (shown) that you'd normally not get. Pretty easy terrain, not very steep trails (we're in our late-60's) and the scenery was beautiful

You REALLY need to check out this gem of a park.
Written 11 August 2022
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montanaJIm
Missoula, MT2,337 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
If you can find it, GPS takes you to a dirt road that ends with a sign "GPS is wrong-private road". Had to get directions and get a paper map. The park does not honor a "red rocks" pass so you have to pay $7 per person. The trails can be confusing as the names change. The scenery is OK but nothing to go back to.
Written 10 October 2023
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Neelee
Seattle, WA144 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We did not partake in any of the hiking or "paid tourist activities". We opted to take the loop drive. There were several places to stop and take pictures. We visited on Sunday 12/29/19 so the roads were crowded due to the holidays and the first sunny day in several days. We enjoyed the views nonetheless.

Cathedral was very crowded. We just viewed it from the parking lot. However there are drivers with golf carts to take people to the top.
Written 1 January 2020
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Al
Lafayette, IN15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We got tired of the crowds and parking issues in Sedona and went to Red Rock SP after hearing about it from a family on a Jeep tour. It was the best thing we did on our vacation to Sedona! The trails weren't crowded and the views were just as good as in the main part of Sedona. We arrived for the 10:00 AM hike with the naturalist and it was fantastic. Barry M. was so knowledgeable and interesting to listen to for 2 hours while hiking about the SP. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in nature, geology, & history. Even my teenage son enjoyed it.
Written 25 March 2022
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HSpanbauer
Cincinnati, OH269 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
Well maintained, moderate-easy hiking trails offering amazing panoramic views of red rock spires, buttes, mountains and structures including Cathedral Rock. We hiked 5 miles, including along Oak Creek, and then Eagle’s Nest, Coyote Ridge and Javalina trails. We entered the park on a Sunday around 8:45 and saw less than twenty people the entire time. It cost us $7 per person, so $14 total. There are restrooms, plenty of parking, an educational center and a visitors center. Well worth the minimal cost to have a five mile hike in Sedona with A+ views almost all to ourselves!!
Written 31 October 2021
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