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Red Rock Ranger District
The colorful collection of buttes, pinnacles, mesas, and canyons surrounding Sedona is famous the world around for its red rock vistas. Over the years, this area has served as the setting of many western novels and movies and has been the subject of uncounted paintings, photographs, and other works of art. The remains of ancient wetlands, these crimson cliffs have been carved by the forces of the desert into one of nature's most magnificent masterpieces.
No matter what you do in Red Rock Country, you're always sightseeing. Ways to get even closer to all this scenery includes: hiking, horseback riding, taking a scenic drive, sliding down a natural waterslide, picnicking, camping, taking lots of photos and fishing in Oak Creek. The Red Rock District includes some 550,000 acres of magnificent splendor. Some areas require a pass to park, so be sure to check out the information about our Red Rock Pass Program.
Get the scoop on the Red Rock Ranger District!
- Recreation Guide [PDF]
- Recreation Maps
- Red Rock Pass Information and find out where to get a Red Rock Pass
- Fee-Free Days
- Road Status
- Forest Orders
Recreation activities for the Red Rock Ranger District shown in tables:
- Campgrounds
- Trails (A-J)
- Trails (K-Z)
- Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives
- Picnic Areas, Archaeology Sites, Cabin Rentals and Additional Information
At a Glance
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| Passes: | Some areas require a Red Rock Pass. |
Activities
Mountain Biking
13 Great Rides! Mountain Biking and Hiking in the Redrocks! (PDF) is a printable brochure with maps and descriptions of some great places to ride in the Red Rock District.
Trails Planning (2012) - Red Rock Ranger District (PDF)
The Red Rock Ranger District has proposed studying new trails and trailheads for potential addition to the District’s official trail system. This proposal has generated discussion about trails and trails planning.
Areas for Mountain Biking at Red Rock Ranger District
- Airport Loop Trails
- Baldwin Trail
- Big Park Trails
- Broken Arrow Trail No. 125
- Carroll Canyon Area Trails
- Casner Mountain Trail No. 8
- Cockscomb Trail System
- Cornville Trail System
- Deadmans Pass Trail
- Girdner Trail No. 162
- Jim Thompson Trail No. 124
- Little Horse Trail No. 61
- Llama Trail
- Bell Rock Pathway / Vista
- Munds Wagon Trail No. 78
- Mystic Trail
- North Urban Trail System - East
- North Urban Trail System - West
- Allens Bend Trail No. 111
- Red Rock Loop Trail
- Schuerman Mountain Trail No. 56
- Soldier Pass Trail No. 66
- Templeton Trail
- Turkey Creek Trail No. 92
Campground Camping
America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes are accepted for a 50% discount on single-site camping fees.
Areas for Campground Camping at Red Rock Ranger District
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Cave Springs Campground
- Manzanita Campground
- Pine Flat Campground
- West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping & Day-use
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Red Rock Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Red Rock Ranger District
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Red Rock Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Red Rock Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Red Rock Ranger District
- Airport Loop Trails
- Baldwin Trail
- Bear Mountain Trail No. 54
- Bear Sign Trail No. 59
- Big Park Trails
- Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47
- Brins Mesa Trail No. 119
- Broken Arrow Trail No. 125
- Bruce Brockett Trail
- Bull Pen Day Use Area & Trailhead
- Carroll Canyon Area Trails
- Casner Mountain Trail No. 8
- Cathedral Rock Trail No. 170
- Cockscomb Trail System
- Cornville Trail System
- Deadmans Pass Trail
- Deer Pass Trailhead
- Devil's Bridge Trail No. 120
- Doe Mountain Trail No. 60
- Dry Creek Trail No. 52
- Fay Canyon Trail No. 53
- Fossil Creek
- Bob Bear (formerly Fossil Springs) Trail-No. 18
- Dixon Lewis Trail on Fossil Creek
- Flume Trail No. 154 to Fossil Creek Dam
- Mail Trail No. 84
- Girdner Trail No. 162
- HS Canyon Trail No. 50
- Huckaby Trail No. 161
- Jim Thompson Trail No. 124
- Lime Kiln Trail No. 82
- Little Horse Trail No. 61
- Llama Trail
- Long Canyon Trail No. 122
- Long Canyon Trail No. 63
- Loy Canyon Trail No. 5
- Mooney Trail No. 12
- Munds Mountain Wilderness
- Bell Rock Pathway / Vista
- Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
- Hot Loop Trail No. 40
- Jacks Canyon Trail No. 55
- Margs Draw Trail No. 163
- Munds Mountain Trail No. 77
- Schnebly Hill Trail No. 158
- Woods Canyon Trail No. 93
- Munds Wagon Trail No. 78
- Mystic Trail
- North Urban Trail System - East
- North Urban Trail System - West
- Oak Creek Canyon
- A. B. Young Trail No. 100
- Allens Bend Trail No. 111
- Casner Canyon Trail No. 11
- Cookstove Trail No. 143
- Harding Springs Trail No. 51
- North Wilson Trail No. 123
- Purtyman Trail
- Sterling Pass Trail No. 46
- Telephone Trail No. 72
- Thomas Point Trail No. 142
- West Fork of Oak Creek No. 108
- Wilson Canyon Trail No. 49
- Wilson Mountain Trail No. 10
- Red Rock Loop Trail
- Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness
- Schuerman Mountain Trail No. 56
- Secret Canyon Loop Trails
- Secret Canyon Trail No. 121
- Soldier Pass Trail No. 66
- Stage Stop Day Use Area
- Templeton Trail
- Towel Creek Trail No. 67
- Turkey Creek Trail No. 92
- Vultee Arch Trail No. 22
- Walker Basin Trail No. 82
- Wet Beaver Creek
- Apache Maid Trail No. 15
- Bell Trail No. 13
- Wet Beaver Wilderness
- White Mesa Trail No. 86
- Wier Trail No. 85
- Yavapai Vista
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Red Rock Ranger District
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Red Rock Ranger District
- Baldwin Trail
- Big Park Trails
- Brins Mesa Trail No. 119
- Bruce Brockett Trail
- Carroll Canyon Area Trails
- Cockscomb Trail System
- Cornville Trail System
- Deadmans Pass Trail
- Deer Pass Trailhead
- Fay Canyon Trail No. 53
- Fossil Creek
- Bob Bear (formerly Fossil Springs) Trail-No. 18
- Flume Trail No. 154 to Fossil Creek Dam
- Mail Trail No. 84
- Girdner Trail No. 162
- Huckaby Trail No. 161
- Jim Thompson Trail No. 124
- Lime Kiln Trail No. 82
- Little Horse Trail No. 61
- Llama Trail
- Long Canyon Trail No. 122
- Long Canyon Trail No. 63
- Loy Canyon Trail No. 5
- Mooney Trail No. 12
- Munds Mountain Wilderness
- Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
- Hot Loop Trail No. 40
- Jacks Canyon Trail No. 55
- Margs Draw Trail No. 163
- Schnebly Hill Trail No. 158
- Woods Canyon Trail No. 93
- Munds Wagon Trail No. 78
- North Urban Trail System - East
- North Urban Trail System - West
- Red Rock Loop Trail
- Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness
- Schuerman Mountain Trail No. 56
- Secret Canyon Loop Trails
- Secret Canyon Trail No. 121
- Soldier Pass Trail No. 66
- Templeton Trail
- Towel Creek Trail No. 67
- Turkey Creek Trail No. 92
- Walker Basin Trail No. 82
- Apache Maid Trail No. 15
- Bell Trail No. 13
- Wet Beaver Wilderness
- White Mesa Trail No. 86
- Wier Trail No. 85
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Red Rock Ranger District
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site
- Fossil Creek
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Banjo Bill Picnic Site
- Bootlegger Picnic Area
- Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
- Encinoso Picnic Site
- Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
- Stoneman Lake
- Verde River
- Wet Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek Day Use Picnic Site
- White Bridge Picnic Site
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Red Rock Ranger District
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
- Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
- White Bridge Picnic Site
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Red Rock Ranger District
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Red Rock Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Red Rock Ranger District
Visitor Programs
Areas for Visitor Programs at Red Rock Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Red Rock Ranger District
- Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site
- Honanki Heritage Site
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Oak Creek Vista
- Palatki Heritage Site
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Red Rock Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Red Rock Ranger District
- Bull Pen Day Use Area & Trailhead
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site
- Oak Creek Canyon
- Banjo Bill Picnic Site
- Bootlegger Picnic Area
- Call of the Canyon Picnic Site
- Encinoso Picnic Site
- Grasshopper Point Swimming & Picnic Area
- Halfway Picnic Site
- Midgley Bridge Observation Site
- Slide Rock State Park
- Stoneman Lake
- Wet Beaver Creek
- Beaver Creek Day Use Picnic Site
- White Bridge Picnic Site
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Red Rock Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Red Rock Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Red Rock Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Red Rock Ranger District
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