Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center

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 (Daily, Weekly and Annual only)
Sale of Federal Recreational Lands Passes (America the Beautiful)
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 a 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.

General Information

Restroom facilities are available at the visitor center along with drinking water fountains.

Pets are not permitted in any federal buildings, including the visitor center and administrative building (GPO: 41 CFR 102-74.425). Service animals are the only exception. Both the visitor center and administrative buildings have large front porch areas where pets are welcome. All pets must be on a leash and accompanied by a responsible person. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.

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Getting There

Directions

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