Tours and Tickets to Experience Red Rock State Park

There are plenty of ways to experience Red Rock State Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Original Sedona UFO and Stargazing Night Tour

• Everything Sedona (20+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

• Secret Wilderness (45+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

• Ancient Sedona (30+ Mile) - Sedona Helicopter Tour

• Sedona Private Hiking and Yoga Experience

Standard entrance fees to Red Rock State Park are US$10 for adults and young people aged 14 and over, US$5 for children aged 7–13, while kids aged 6 and under enter for free. The park also hosts a variety of events, many of which are free, including guided hikes, bird walks, and archaeology talks—check the park website for an events calendar.

Spanning 286 acres (116 hectares), Red Rock State Park is a nature preserve known for its stunning landscapes. Expect rocky red canyons, native shrubs and trees, including juniper and manzanita, and the picturesque Oak Creek with banks teeming with plant and animal life. The park hosts educational programs and regular pop-up events.

There’s no real wrong time to come to Red Rock State Park. Spring and fall are the best weather windows, especially if you plan on hiking, but they also draw the biggest crowds. July brings monsoon rains, but skies typically clear in time for stargazing. Sedona summers are less fierce than in Phoenix.

Yes, it is possible to visit Red Rock State Park independently, as long as you stick to designated trails when walking or hiking. Cabins and campgrounds are available for overnight stays. It’s best to hike with a buddy, and make sure someone knows your location. Swimming in Oak Creek is strictly forbidden.

That depends. If you’re visiting during the height of summer, stick to early mornings or late afternoons to avoid the hottest periods of the day. Sunrise and sunset are good times for wildlife viewing, including local coyote populations and both resident and migratory birds. The park hosts guided nature walks and moonlit hikes; check its website for a full calendar of events.