You need a Red Rock Pass, or a federal America the Beautiful pass, to park and leave your car at Forest Service fee trailheads around Sedona. A day pass costs $5, a week $15 and a year $20. Buy one from trailhead machines (cards only), online at Recreation.gov, or at local visitor centers. Riding the free Sedona Shuttle means you don’t need one.
How much does a Red Rock Pass cost?
| Pass | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | $5 | One calendar day |
| Weekly | $15 | 7 consecutive days |
| Annual | $20 | 12 consecutive months |
| Grand Annual (hangtag only) | $45 | 12 months, plus designated concessionaire sites including Crescent Moon Ranch, Grasshopper Point and Call of the Canyon (West Fork) |
Check Recreation.gov for current digital pass prices and the Forest Service recreation guide for hangtag and Grand Annual details.
Where do I need a Red Rock Pass?
At any Red Rock Ranger District fee site where you park and leave your vehicle, which includes most popular trailheads. Fee sites are signed at the lot. Display a physical pass in your vehicle; one pass covers one vehicle. Digital passes are tied to your license plate.
You don’t need a pass at non-fee trailheads, or when you arrive on the Sedona Shuttle. A pass does not guarantee a parking space.
Which other passes are accepted?
Any Federal Recreational Lands (America the Beautiful) pass works in place of a Red Rock Pass at Red Rock Pass fee sites:
- Resident annual pass ($80) for U.S. citizens and residents
- Non-resident annual pass ($250) for non-U.S. residents
- Senior annual ($20) or senior lifetime ($80), for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62+
- Free military, Access (permanent disability) and 4th grade passes, subject to eligibility
See the National Park Service pass guide for current prices and eligibility. The local Red Rock Pass prices are separate from federal annual pass prices.
Where can I buy a Red Rock Pass?
- Trailhead vending machines: daily and weekly passes, credit card only.
- Online: Recreation.gov. It’s tied to your license plate, so there’s nothing to print.
- In person: Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center, Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, and many local shops (hangtags).
The Grand Annual hangtag is sold at designated concessionaire sites and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Recreation.gov lists Call of the Canyon, Crescent Moon Ranch, Grasshopper Point and Beaver Creek Day Use among its covered concessionaire sites.
What doesn’t the Red Rock Pass cover?
- Red Rock State Park and Slide Rock State Park charge their own entry fees.
- Crescent Moon Ranch, Grasshopper Point and Call of the Canyon (West Fork Trail) are concessionaire sites with separate fees, unless you have the Grand Annual.
- Palatki Heritage Site needs a reservation as well as a pass: (877) 444-6777.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Red Rock Pass to drive through Sedona?
No. You only need one when you park and leave your car at a fee site.
Does my National Parks pass work?
Yes. Any America the Beautiful pass is accepted at Red Rock Pass fee sites.
Do I need a pass if I take the shuttle?
No. Shuttle riders aren’t charged a trailhead parking fee.
Can I share one pass between two cars?
No. Each pass covers one vehicle.
Related guides
Sources and current information
- Recreation.gov: Red Rock Pass prices, purchase options and rules
- USDA Forest Service: Red Rock Ranger District Recreation Guide (July 2024)
- National Park Service: America the Beautiful pass prices and eligibility
- Sedona Shuttle: pass requirements for shuttle riders