Crescent Moon Picnic Site

One of the most photographed scenes in the southwest is towering Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing. It should come as no surprise, then, that the picnic area located at that same site is as popular as it is beautiful. People come here to fish, swim, and wade in the creek, as well as to picnic and photograph the scenery. At times it can become quite crowded. If you want the world-class beauty of Red Rock Crossing all to yourself (or nearly so) visit early in the morning or on a weekday.

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Reservations

Make Reservations Here

This reservation is to reserve the Ramada. Not the entire site.

General Information

Can I hold my wedding at Crescent Moon?

Yes! However, due to high demand, weddings at Crescent Moon are by reservation only.

For parties of 15 or fewer people (including officiant and photographer), reservations may be made by calling the concessionaire at 928-204-0028.
Groups larger than 15 are required to rent the ramada; this may be done by calling 877-444-6777 or online at Recreation.gov.
Also see Wedding Policy for Crescent Moon Picnic Site

The Exit gate is open till dusk on days the site is open.

April 1 - September 30
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 1 - November 30
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December 1 - March 31
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors can either use a Coconino Pass for entrance or pay the daily rate at the gate.

Day use only. Camping is not permitted at this site.

If a visitor does not have a valid pass, an entrance fee is required. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

Day Use

Day Use: $12 per vehicle (up to 5 people)
Walk-ins, buses, extra passengers: $3 per person, per day

Weddings

Small (up to 15 people): $100 (three spaces, two hours)
Large (up to 50 people): $160 (group ramada)

Pets must be controlled or on a leash at all times.

Exterior image of the Red Rock Visitor Center

Address: 8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351
Phone: 928-203-2900
Hours: Wednesday 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All other days, open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Cof_Webmail@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.82605

Longitude: -111.80742

Elevation

3958 ft.

Directions

Location: 37 miles south of Flagstaff, 7 miles southwest of Sedona.

GPS (Map): 34°49'35.7"N 111°48'25.5"W

Access: Drive west from Sedona on state Route 89A. Just outside town, turn south on Upper Red Rock Loop Road (Forest Road 216). Drive about 1.5 miles and follow the signs to Red Rock Crossing. All roads are paved.