Recreation area

Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center

Coconino National Forest Recreation · Arizona — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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

Activities

  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.