Updated in September 2026, this Red Rock State Park guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education centre in Sedona, Arizona. Adult admission is now $10, up from the $7 many older guides still quote. This guide was updated in September 2026 to reflect the current rate.
Quick facts about Red Rock State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336 |
| Opening hours | 8am–5pm daily, last entry 4:30pm |
| Adult admission (14+) | $10.00 |
| Youth admission (7–13) | $5.00 |
| Child admission (0–6) | Free |
| Parking | Included with entry |
| Typical visit duration | 2–3 hours |
Opening hours at Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park opens daily from 8am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:30pm. The Miller Visitor Center keeps shorter hours, from 9am to 4:30pm. Holiday hours shorten on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, both 8am to 2pm with last entry at 1:30pm. The park is closed on Christmas Day.
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- 🚙 Get to red rock views others cannot reach on an off-road Jeep tour.
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Ticket prices for Red Rock State Park
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (14+) | $10.00 |
| Youth (7–13) | $5.00 |
| Child (0–6) | Free |
| Individual (walk-in or bike-in) | $5.00 |
The individual rate applies to visitors arriving on foot or by bike rather than by vehicle. Prices are current as of September 2026 and may change without notice.
How to get to Red Rock State Park
By car, the park is reached via a signposted turn-off from State Route 89A, along the 7-mile Red Rock Loop Road. The middle section of the loop road is unpaved but suitable for most vehicles.
There’s no public transit route directly to the park, so a car remains the easiest way to arrive.
Parking at Red Rock State Park
Parking is included with the park entrance fee, in the main lot near the Miller Visitor Center. RV parking is also available.
How long to spend at Red Rock State Park
Most visitors spend two to three hours here, following one or two trail loops and stopping at the Miller Visitor Center. Joining a ranger-led programme, such as the daily nature walk, adds roughly an hour.
Accessibility at Red Rock State Park
The restrooms and the Miller Visitor Center are wheelchair accessible, and a section of the Smoke Trail near the visitor centre is wheelchair accessible too. Most of the park’s other trails cross uneven, natural terrain. Only ADA service animals are permitted; pets aren’t allowed.
What to see at Red Rock State Park
The Miller Visitor Center. An interpretive area, a small movie theatre and a gift shop introduce the park’s habitats, with a different theme highlighted each month.
The trail network. Around 5 miles of interconnecting loops lead to vistas of red rock or along the lush greenery of Oak Creek.
Ranger-led nature walks. A volunteer naturalist leads a daily guided walk covering geology, wildlife, history, archaeology and plant life.
Guided bird walks. Held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, these walks introduce Sedona’s diverse bird species with an experienced birder.
Full moon programmes. Seasonal evening walks combine moonrise, sunset and the natural world along the park’s trails.
Practical tips for visiting Red Rock State Park
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check current fire restrictions | Stage 2 restrictions can prohibit wood and charcoal fires; gas stoves remain fine for cooking. |
| Time it for a ranger programme | The daily nature walk and twice-weekly bird walks are free with admission. |
| Bring water and sun protection | Most of the park has little shade outside the riparian corridor. |
| Consider the walk-in rate | Arriving on foot or by bike costs less than the per-person vehicle rate. |
| Stay on the trails | Swimming and wading in Oak Creek aren’t permitted, and off-trail hiking is discouraged to protect habitat. |
Frequently asked questions about Red Rock State Park
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does admission cost? | Adult admission is $10; some older guides still quote the previous $7 rate. |
| Is the park open on holidays? | Yes, with shorter hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and closed entirely on Christmas Day. |
| Can I swim in Oak Creek? | No, swimming and wading are prohibited to protect the habitat. |
| Is the park wheelchair accessible? | The visitor centre, restrooms and part of the Smoke Trail are accessible, though most trails cross natural terrain. |
| Can I camp at Red Rock State Park? | No, the park has no camping facilities; the nearest campgrounds are elsewhere in the Sedona area. |
Things to do near Red Rock State Park
The Chapel of the Holy Cross is built into a red-rock butte above Sedona, a short drive away, with sweeping views from inside its glass walls.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village houses more than 40 galleries and shops in a Mexican-style courtyard setting, a short drive into town.
Crescent Moon Picnic Site offers the classic reflected view of Cathedral Rock in Oak Creek and swimming at Red Rock Crossing, a short drive from the park.
Uptown Sedona has the town’s main concentration of shops, restaurants and galleries, a few minutes’ drive away.
Oak Creek Canyon runs north of town along State Route 89A, with swimming holes, viewpoints and hiking trails.
Alternative attractions to Red Rock State Park
Slide Rock State Park offers a natural sandstone water slide on Oak Creek, about 20 minutes’ drive north.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, in Cottonwood, is linked to Red Rock State Park by the 15-mile Lime Kiln Trail, about 30 minutes’ drive away.
Jerome State Historic Park centres on the historic Douglas Mansion, overlooking the old copper-mining town of Jerome, about 45 minutes’ drive away.
Fort Verde State Historic Park, in Camp Verde, preserves a 19th-century US Army post, about 35 minutes’ drive away.
Tuzigoot National Monument protects the ruins of an ancient Sinagua hilltop pueblo near Clarkdale, about 40 minutes’ drive away.
More Sedona travel
Other Sedona travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Sedona natural wonders: Red Rock Crossing, Cathedral Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte.
- Guides to Sedona’s top lookouts: Airport Scenic Overlook, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook.
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde: Visitor guide with ticket prices and advice.
- Verde Valley Archaeology Center visitor guide: Learn more about Arizona’s prehistoric peoples in Camp Verde.
- Sedona Heritage Museum visitor guide: Discover the history of Sedona at this small museum.
