Parking tickets suck. Nothing like coming back from a hard hike exhausted to find a parking ticket on top of your car! In Sedona, it is imperative to be prepared in order to avoid these nuisances. Sedona makes it fairly easy with a universal Red Rocks Pass that should be displayed in the parked car.
The Red Rocks Pass was established as a way to fund the much needed renovation to natural parks and recreation across Sedona. 95% of the fees collected stay local to Sedona. Below you can find out how to successfully navigate which pass to purchase and where to buy them from.
Where to Purchase a Red Rock Pass
Between self-serve stations and retail vendors, you have plenty of options to buy your Red Rock Pass. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture -Forest Service) have all the most updated information especially with the COVID-19 closures and re-openings. Here is a Red Rock Pass vendors downloadable list.
If you're looking to purchase an annual or grand annual pass, you'll need to contact the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center or the Coconino Supervisor's Office. Below you can find the phone numbers affiliated with these centers.
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center: 928-203-2900 or 928-203-2923
Coconino Supervisor's Office: 928-527-3600
How to Decide which Red Rock Pass to Purchase
When you are planning your trip to Sedona, are you coming for one day? Are you making it a week long vacation? Maybe you want to reap the financial benefits of purchasing an annual pass to all your favorite Sedona destinations.
Daily Red Rock Pass
Cost: $5 per day
What it covers: This pass is valid for use as a parking permit to recreate in Red Rock Country including access to Red Rock Country Heritage Sites. It is not valid for the use of other fee areas, developed campgrounds, or these day-use sites operated by private permittee: Grasshopper Point Picnic and Swimming Area, Crescent Moon Day Use Area and Call O' the Canyon (West Fork Trailhead).
Weekly Red Rock Pass
Cost: $15 for seven consecutive days
What it covers: This pass is valid for use as a parking permit to recreate in Red Rock Country including Red Rock Country Heritage Sites.It is not valid for the use of other fee areas, developed campgrounds, or these day-use sites operated by private permittee: Grasshopper Point Picnic and Swimming Area, Crescent Moon Day Use Area and Call O' the Canyon (West Fork Trailhead).
Annual Red Rock Pass
Cost: $20 for twelve consecutive days
What it covers: This pass is valid for use as a parking permit to recreate in Red Rock Country including Red Rock Country Heritage Sites.It is not valid for the use of other fee areas, developed campgrounds, or these day-use sites operated by private permittee: Grasshopper Point Picnic and Swimming Area, Crescent Moon Day Use Area and Call O' the Canyon (West Fork Trailhead).
Grand Annual Red Rock Pass
Cost: $40 for twelve consecutive days
What it covers: This pass is valid for use as a parking permit to recreation in Red Rock Country including Heritage Sites. It is valid for day use sites operated by private permittee such as Grasshopper Point, Crescent Moon, and Call O' Canyon. This pass is NOT valid for the use of other fee areas or developed campgrounds.
Good luck on your adventures to Red Rock Country! Be safe, be respectful, and keep spreading Wildjoy.