Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
Facility · Arizona ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Coconino National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3,903 ft
- Elevation
The Red Rock Ranger Station has an amazing visitor center where visitors and locals alike will enjoy learning about the area’s many scenic wonders and world class recreation opportunities.
Services offered at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
- Recreation Activity/Trip Planning Assistance
- Detailed Trail/Road Information
- Free Forest Recreation Guide with map
- Arizona Natural History Association Store (Maps, Books, Gifts)
- Sale of Red Rock Passes (annual only)
- Sale of Federal Interagency (America the Beautiful) Passes
- Sale of Forest Product Permits (personal use fuelwood, rock for landscaping)
- General Forest information
Environmental Education Services and Exhibits
Here is a brief overview of the services and exhibits offered at the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center. For more detail, see Environmental Educational Services and Exhibits. View photos of the facility in the slideshow below or view the photo album on Flickr
Inside the visitor center building:
- Plan Your Trip Interactive recreational trip planning.
- Stories In Stone: Red Rock Country geology display.
- Honor the Past: Human timeline of the Verde Valley Area.
- The Mosaic of Life: Interactive display highlights the 7 biotic communities found in the region.
- Fire: Nature’s Housekeeper: Meet a Forest Service firefighter and learn the vital role fire plays.
Outside Displays: Native plant garden, Smokey Bear, and stunning views!
Additional Educational Opportunities: Special programs, events, and school tours.
See News and Events to get a listing of upcoming events in the Red Rock Ranger District and throughout the Forest.
View this photo album on Flickr
Getting there
Location: The Red Rock Ranger Station and Visitor Center are both located 6 miles north of the I-17 junction on State Route 179. This location is also one mile south of the Village of Oak Creek (Big Park). Look for the large brown and cream colored sign and turn lane into the compound.
GPS (Map): 34°45'25.9"N 111°45'51.3"W
Address: 8375 Hwy 179, Sedona, AZ 86351
34.75726, -111.76422 · 34°45'26.2"N 111°45'51.2"W
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| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center?
- No. Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center
- Crescent Moon Ranch Cabin 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crescent Moon Ramada 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chavez Crossing 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Manzanita. 12.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Apache Maid Cabin 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bell Rock Pathway / Vista 2.4 mi · Facility
- Stage Stop Day Use Area 3 mi · Facility
- Crescent Moon Picnic Site 5.4 mi · Facility
- Red Rock Ranger District 7.8 mi · Facility
- Oak Creek Visitor Center 10.7 mi · Facility
- Manzanita Campground 11.9 mi · Campground
- Stoneman Lake 13.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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