Facilities

Facilities available at Red Rock State Park.

Holiday Schedule

Thursday, November 22nd the park CLOSES at 2 pm.
Monday, December 24th the park CLOSES at 2 pm.
Tuesday, December 25th the park is CLOSED.
Wednesday, December 26th park resumes normal operations from 8 am - 5 pm daily.

Visitor Center

Red Rock's Miller Visitor Center includes exhibits, a gift shop, & restrooms. Hours: 8 am - 5 pm.

The Miller Visitor Center at Red Rock State Park includes an interpretive area, a gift shop and restrooms. Inquire about the Junior Ranger and Junior Buddy programs available for children ages 4–12. There is also a movie theater that plays a short film on Sedona and the surrounding area.

Restrooms

This park has modern, handicap accessible restrooms located at the Visitor Center and the Twin Cypress Group Use area.

Gift Shop

The gift shop, located inside the Visitor Center, offers a wide selection of souvenirs, including t-shirts, magnets, walking sticks, books, maps, and postcards that highlight the Sedona area. Beverages and snacks are also for sale. Visit our online Gift Catalog to purchase select items.

Exhibits

There are many educational opportunities found in the Miller Visitor Center. Our hands-on exhibits are based on the theme of biotic communities. The panels bring to life the variety of habitats found within the park. You will also find information on the early human inhabitants of the area as well as roving displays showing a wide selection of the park’s wildlife. We also have a movie theater at the park which shows “The Natural Wonders of Sedona: Timeless Beauty.” The 45-minute film plays on request and covers Sedona’s history and wildlife and takes you on a flying tour of the red rocks providing you with some phenomenal aerial scenes.

Group: Day Use Areas

Group: Day Use Areas All areas are available for public use on a first-come, first-serve basis, when not reserved. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance, except for wedding reservations, which can be made up to 12 months in advance. All reservations require a non-refundable $5.00 reservation fee. Payment must be received at least 30 days in advance to secure the reservation and fees are non-refundable. Vehicle entrance fees still apply. See Weddings for more details on hosting your ceremony at the park.

Twin Cypress Ramada: Large covered ramada which holds 13 picnic tables that can be arranged to suit your needs. Electrical outlets, water, and barbecue grills (charcoal only) are available for use. Bathrooms located nearby.
Maximum Group Size: 75 with existing tables and up to 250 with additional tables/chairs (user provided).
Facilty use fee: $50 for groups up to 75; $75 for groups larger than 75; plus a non-refundable $5.00 reservation fee.

Habicamp Ramadas: Two ramadas located near Twin Cypress area, holds 7 picnic tables that can be arranged to suit your needs. Water available for use, bathrooms located nearby.
Maximum Group Size: 50
Facilty Use Fee: $50; plus a non-refundable $5.00 reservation fee.

Visitor Center Ramadas: Two ramadas located near the Visitor Center, holds six picnic tables that can be arranged to suit your needs. Electrical outlets are available for use. Visitor Center bathrooms are nearby.
Maximum Group Size: 50
Facity Use fee: $50; plus a non-refundable $5.00 reservation fee.

Picnic Areas/Shelters

Picnic tables and shelters are located in all of our group day use areas, all of which are subject to reservations. If not reserved these areas are open to the public on a first-come, first serve basis. Several uncovered picnic tables and barbecues are scattered throughout the field in the Twin Cypress area and are available for use even when the ramada areas are reserved.

Hiking Trails

Hiking Trails The family-oriented trail system is well marked for your safety and pleasure. The 5-mile network consists of interconnecting loops, which lead you to vistas of red rock or along the lush greenery of Oak Creek. The Eagle's Nest Loop and the Apache Fire Loop are joined together by the Coyote Ridge Trail. Eagle's Nest is the highest point in the park with an elevation gain of 300'. These three major loops are connected along the riparian corridor by the Kisva Trail, which also leads up to the short loop of the Yavapai Ridge Trail. The Javelina Trail takes you into the pinyon/juniper woodlands and back to the other loops. Stop by the visitor center desk for detailed information before starting out on the trails. Bikes and horses are only allowed on designated routes.

View an aerial map of trails at Red Rock State Park
Download Printable aerial map of trails at Red Rock State Park ( 612 KB PDF)

Lime Kiln Trail: Bike, Hike, or Horse Ride

Best Of The votes are in! The Lime Kiln Trail connecting Dead Horse Ranch State Park and Red Rock State Park won the 2012 Critic’s Choice Award for Best Bike Ride! For the sixth year, AZCentral.com experts have picked their favorite people, places, businesses, and things to do!

In 2006, the Lime Kiln Trail was completed, linking Dead Horse Ranch State Park (Cottonwood) with Red Rock State Park (Sedona). The Lime Kiln Trail is a 15-mile shared-use, non-motorized and permit equestrian trail.

Lime Kiln Trail The Lime Kiln leg follows a portion of the historic Lime Kiln Wagon Road. Originally the Lime Kiln road provided access to a Kiln that was constructed in the 1800s. The Kiln was used to burn limestone to create lime used as an ingredient of the mortar needed to construct fireplaces and chimneys. Soon after the construction of the kiln, the road was extended and used as a route between Sedona and Jerome. The remains of the kiln can still be seen beside the trail. Download Lime Kilm Trail Map ( 245 KB PDF)

Equestrian Trails

Red Rock State Park offers limited equestrian trails in the park, however it does offer access to several Forest Service trails located nearby. The Lime Kiln Trail (above) is located near the entrance gate to the park and the Turkey Creek trail is located out the park’s east gate. Horses should follow the painted horse tracks on paved roads. There is a hitching post located near the Visitor Center.

Biking

While most trails in the park are off-limits to bicycles, there is access to several popular Forest Service trails from within the park. The Lime Kiln Trail (above) is located right outside the entrance to the park and there are various trails located outside the park’s east gate. A common route taken by bikers is the 6.2-mile Cathedral Bike Loop, which takes you out of the park via the east gate, down Verde Valley School Road, across Oak Creek (no bridge) and back to the park’s entrance on the Upper Loop Road.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife is abundant within the park with sightings occurring regularly. Mule deer, javelina, coyotes, and bobcats are all commonly seen by visitors throughout the year, as well as a wide variety of birds. Blacktail Rattlesnakes are seen on occasion during the warmer months as well as tarantulas and lizards.

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