For the protection of the habitat, please stay on designated trails. Swimming and wading in the creek are prohibited. ADA service animals only.
The Twin Cypress Picnic Area restrooms will be closed for construction from May 12 through September 10, 2025. The picnic area will remain open with a portable toilet for picnic area users while construction is in progress.
The park will be closed for a staff training event on October 21-22, 2025.
Volunteer at Red Rock State Park!
Red Rock State Park
Nov. 2 | Nov. 8 | Nov. 9 | Nov. 16 Time varies
Join the passionate and dedicated volunteer team at Red Rock State Park! Attend our annual Volunteer Training Class this fall. We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, patient, have an interest in or ability to learn about the natural world in the Sedona area, have a desire to share their appreciation for the natural world with others, and have the ability to deliver clear and concise information to the public.
The course will consist of four training sessions (registration required, see below):
Sunday, November 2 - 12 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 - 12 - 4 p.m.
Types of volunteer opportunities include:
- Visitor services
- School field trip assistants
- Nature hike leader
- Bird walk leader
- Trail or landscape maintenance
- Special projects/events
Please call the visitor center at 928-282-6907 and ask to speak with Eric or Heidi, or email ebuzonas@azstateparks.gov or herickson@azstateparks.gov for more information about volunteer opportunities or to enroll in the course. Other training/orientation opportunities exist for those unable to attend one or all of the training sessions listed above.
MORE EVENTS
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Daily
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk include geology, wildlife, history, archaeology, and plant life.
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Wednesdays and Saturdays
Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Join us at Red Rock State Park for guided bird walks! Learn about Sedona's diverse and beautiful bird species while taking a stroll through this gorgeous park with a veteran bird enthusiast.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Star Party at Red Rock State Park
Come out and enjoy the night skies at Red Rock State Park with JD Maddy and the Astronomers of Verde Valley. The Star Party begins with an introductory presentation on the celestial happenings in the mid-September skies, followed by star viewing through some high-powered telescopes. Registration opens August 12.
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Oct 7
Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock
Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy the moonrise and sunset from the trail while learning about the natural world and the Sedona area.
