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View of Cathedral Rock and fall color at Crescent Moon Ranch day use area at Red Rock Crossing, Sedona. | Photo by U.S. Forest Service Coconino National Forest

Sedona Visitor Centers

Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center – Don’t forget to visit the Official Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center when you arrive in Sedona (look for the blue sign). Located at 331 Forest Road & Hwy 89A in Uptown Sedona, they can assist you with helpful information about Sedona and provide you with maps, directions, advice, and suggestions to make your stay in Sedona special! For more information call 1-800-288-7336 or visit their website.

Red Rock Country Gateway Visitor Centers – Three ‘gateway visitor centers’ welcome you to Red Rock Country. Operated jointly by the Forest Service, Sedona – Oak Creek Canyon Chamber of Commerce, and the Arizona Natural History Association, each center offers comprehensive information and conservation education services. Red Rock Passes and Golden Series Passports are sold at these visitor centers. Knowledgeable staff, educational exhibits, and colorful publications are all available to help you discover Red Rock Country.

  • North Gateway Visitor Center (Oak Creek Vista) – Conveniently located on Highway 89A at the Oak Creek Vista Overlook, at the top (north end) of Oak Creek Canyon. Open March 1–November 1 (Subject to weather conditions) 7 days a week  Hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. December through March expect reduced hours and days depending on conditions. For information call 928-203-2900.
  • Oak Creek Visitor Center – Located at Indian Gardens in Oak Creek Canyon, 4 miles north of Sedona on Highway 89A. Closed in winter.
  • South Gateway Visitor Center – Located just south of the Village of Oak Creek on Highway 179, the new facility will serve as our gateway to Red Rock Country with an expanded Visitor Contact Center encompassing some 5,000 square feet including an outdoor patio as well as the 7,000 square foot administrative headquarters for the Red Rock Ranger District. The physical address is 8375 State Route 179, Sedona. Hours of operation: 7 days a week and most holidays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Information: 928-203-2900.
  • Uptown Gateway Visitor Center – Conveniently located on Highway 89A at the Sedona – Oak Creek Chamber of Commerce in uptown Sedona. This Visitor Center provides complete tourist information on Sedona attractions, restaurants, activities, and much more. Open 7 Days a week – 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. except Sunday – Open 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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