Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
4.5
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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- turnkeyloanMilford, Connecticut28 contributionsBeautiful placeVisited twice during our visit to Sedona. On Wednesday took a nature walk with Charlotte a volunteer who had loads of knowledge & information for the group. The walk was flat and an 87-year-old man with a cane kept right up with the group. Saw a petroglyph on one of the red rocks. After the nature walk, we went hiking on several trails. Beautiful view (Apache Fire House, Javelina and another trail). Saturday, we met with two rangers who lead a birding walk. Started right at the Miller Visitor Center where there was a bird feeding area. Saw Anna's Hummingbird, Ladderback Woodpecker, and others. The walk was very informative. Continued on by ourselves when it was finished up the Eagles Nest trail. A little muddy and some ice in places but certainly passable. Wear hiking shoes not sneakers. $7.00 entrance fee per person. Nice presentation area and a theater. Clean restrooms.Visited January 2023Written 5 February 2023
- daclausa4 contributionsSedona Week In AprilBeautiful 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!!Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 April 2023
- terrie a3 contributionsSpring break 23Hiking to Bell Rock was the highlight of our stay in Sedona. The scenery was breathtaking and there were trails for every level of hiking. We also rented ATVs and the Oak Creek canyon area was stunning as well. Highly recommend a day for each.Visited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 23 April 2023
- ksrichLinwood, Kansas400 contributionsComfortable, Scenic AfternoonWe had over hiked a couple days while in the Sedona area. We were told that Red Rock State Park had some very good, scenic, relatively easy hikes, so we decided to try it. It made for a good, relaxing day, without a lot of muscle strain. The trails were easy to follow, the scenery was very good, and we just outright enjoyed it.Visited May 2023Written 28 May 2023
- Kathleen P32 contributionsWonderful surprise....We heard about Sedona during our road trip ant we added it. What a wonderful place to go...the scenic road , the color of the mountains, the city of Sedona. A place we hoped to return with the rest of the family. A must if you have the chance to go...Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 June 2023
- blumenPittsburgh, Pennsylvania46 contributionsGreat option in SedonaWith only a day to spend in Sedona, we were confused over all the hiking options. We decided to start at Red Rock State Park. Great decision! There were numerous, well-marked hiking trails, many with spectacular views. We also happened upon a guided nature walk which was instructive. Plus there was a visitors center with lots of information. And it was not crowded. Worth the $7 per person entrance fee.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 September 2023
- montanaJImMissoula, Montana2,212 contributionsGetting Lost with GPSIf 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.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 October 2023
- Barry MMemphis, Tennessee283 contributionsEasy hike pays off with magnificent viewsGreat hiking area for any fitness level. There are several interlocking trails that very in length. We hike the outer loop of all the trails which was about 5.5-miles. We hiked Bunkhouse to Kiva to Eagles Nest to Coyote Ridge to Apache Fire to Javalina to East Gate and back to Bunkhouse. As you can imagine the trail segments are short and you can access the trails for shorter hikes. The only strenuous part of the loop was going up the back side of Eagles Nest but there are plenty of switchbacks with 300-ft of elevation gain. Great vistas of Cathedral Rock, Three Sisters, and many more rock formations. We saw several mule deer on the hike, stopped and ate lunch enjoying the views of the mountain range, and met only a handful of other hikers on the trail. Gates open at 0800.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 14 October 2023
- Cheyenne Rae45 contributionsThe Rangers are so kind!Me and my friend walked three short trails and saw so much beauty from the rock formations to the river we walked along. The rangers helped identify a lizard I took a photo of and thought me how to recognize it. I appreciated that fully🫶🏼 we also loved all the information that was posted on the trails!Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 9 November 2023
- MKN2165 contributionsRed Rocks State ParkHonestly it’s nothing amazing if you have done some other hikes. If you are limited on time I would NOT go here. If you have done hikes like Broken Arrow this is really bland and uneventful. There are much better places to visit and see.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 November 2023
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MKN216
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Honestly it’s nothing amazing if you have done some other hikes. If you are limited on time I would NOT go here. If you have done hikes like Broken Arrow this is really bland and uneventful. There are much better places to visit and see.
Written 19 November 2023
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Cheyenne Rae
45 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Me and my friend walked three short trails and saw so much beauty from the rock formations to the river we walked along. The rangers helped identify a lizard I took a photo of and thought me how to recognize it. I appreciated that fully🫶🏼 we also loved all the information that was posted on the trails!
Written 9 November 2023
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white4fam
Craig, MO22 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Loved everything about Sedonna. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. I would highly recommend Red rock state park.
Written 2 November 2023
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Barry M
Memphis, TN283 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great hiking area for any fitness level. There are several interlocking trails that very in length. We hike the outer loop of all the trails which was about 5.5-miles. We hiked Bunkhouse to Kiva to Eagles Nest to Coyote Ridge to Apache Fire to Javalina to East Gate and back to Bunkhouse. As you can imagine the trail segments are short and you can access the trails for shorter hikes. The only strenuous part of the loop was going up the back side of Eagles Nest but there are plenty of switchbacks with 300-ft of elevation gain. Great vistas of Cathedral Rock, Three Sisters, and many more rock formations. We saw several mule deer on the hike, stopped and ate lunch enjoying the views of the mountain range, and met only a handful of other hikers on the trail. Gates open at 0800.
Written 14 October 2023
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montanaJIm
Missoula, MT2,212 contributions
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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blumen
Pittsburgh, PA46 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
With only a day to spend in Sedona, we were confused over all the hiking options. We decided to start at Red Rock State Park. Great decision! There were numerous, well-marked hiking trails, many with spectacular views. We also happened upon a guided nature walk which was instructive. Plus there was a visitors center with lots of information. And it was not crowded. Worth the $7 per person entrance fee.
Written 14 September 2023
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sadiedust
Toms River, NJ111 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The guide tour was interesting and informative. The hike was easy as it was on paved paths and crushed stone by the river. The views while walking were lovely. The quiet and nature experience was wonderful.
Written 5 September 2023
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands2,912 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
The trails are that difficult and long. If you want more hiking, you can do them all. The entrance to the park is 7 p.p. And the visit center is more like a education center which is okay.
Written 15 June 2023
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Kathleen P
32 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We heard about Sedona during our road trip ant we added it. What a wonderful place to go...the scenic road , the color of the mountains, the city of Sedona. A place we hoped to return with the rest of the family. A must if you have the chance to go...
Written 3 June 2023
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frank194433
Roswell, Georgia78 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The park has nothing special to offer. It cost $7 per person to enter.. the day we visited, a big tree fell on bridge, there is no red rock to see
Written 30 May 2023
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Does the state park offer daily guided tours? Please give details for an April, 2020, visit.
4ntraveler
San Francisco, CA215 contributions
They offer daily bird watching tours that are guided. Cost per person, not per car, to enter is $7.
Beth H
Naperville, IL25 contributions
Am I able to walk my dogs on the hiking trails?
angit68
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States45 contributions
Different parks have a range of do's and don'ts. The best thing to do is check the brochure for that particular park. If you go to the Visitor Center they can help you locate which parks are best for dogs.
anie10513
Minnesota41 contributions
I want to fly into Phoenix and do a few days of hiking/exploring with my professional camera...wondering if Red Rock State Park is typically full of snow in mid-March or what to expect weather wise? Do people go to the park in March!? :)
kingbyriverk
Mid Coast Maine, ME1,933 contributions
We were there the 2nd week in January and there wasn’t any snow. March should be fine...
Should I Uber it for the Strip to Red Rocks to go hiking or would it be advisable to rent a car for the day instead? Anyone know the cost of an Uber/Lyft? Thanks!
Tourist54220
Manitowoc, WI197 contributions
I have only used rental cars and highly recommend it. I have no information or experience on uber or lyft
cklingseisen
Incline Village, NV543 contributions
I want to go in to see Cathedral Rock and it's reflection in Oak Creek. Is it inside the park or along a hwy. Directions please. Also, is the best time at sunrise or sunset? If the park is only open from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, how do I get a pass (I don't see a way to get one from the website for Red Rock State Park).
nedtraveler
Nederland, Colorado564 contributions
Apparently Crescent Moon is the place to do what you want. They illegally fail to honor the right to enter federal recreation areas for free with relevant passes. So we didn't enter, complained to the USFS, and so don't know the details of where to go.
sdorsett1939
Mesa, AZ
I would like to know how the Moonlight Hike is rated as to how hard to do...what is elevation climb?
Melinda H
Phoenix, AZ71 contributions
the hike is quite strenuous if you've never done a hike before and the elevation has a lot of switchbacks going up to the final place for the hike and to watch the full moon
262bettys
Fayetteville, AR
Entry cost
chajushu
Las Vegas, NV55 contributions
I just obtained my senior lifetime pass to the national parks in July while visiting Arizona. My 19 year old son and I were charged $7.00 each to enter Red Rock State park to hike. The attendant at the entrance gate told us that national park passes are not accepted here because the federal government does not provide any funding to the state parks.
Dpetrovs
Boston, MA90 contributions
How long should I plan to spend at Red Rock State Park? can u get close to the red rocks? Which are the easy but pretty hikes?
ssreca
ny143 contributions
You can spend an hour or all day, we did the bunkhouse & javelina trails they were pretty easy. They zig zag down a ravine then back up with a few benches along the way. The views are amazing we even saw mule deer along the way. It was one of the best hikes we did in Sedona loved it there!!!!
VJunqueira
Olimpia, SP24 contributions
Qual a melhor época para a viagem a Sedona?
Fui em Outubro e o tempo estava agradável, um pouco frio, céu azul. Mas não sei se teria um periodo melhor.
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