Sedona trailhead parking, passes and fees
The Forest Service sells the Red Rock Pass at $5 a day, $15 a week or $20 a year. Some sites charge their own fee instead, and the free Sedona Shuttle serves the busiest trailheads, typically Thursday to Sunday. Here's every place on this site in one table.
| Place | Pass or fee | Parking and shuttle |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Rock Trail | Red Rock Pass or shuttle | Red Rock Pass, or take the free Sedona Shuttle |
| Devil's Bridge Trail | Red Rock Pass at some lots | Red Rock Pass at Dry Creek Vista. Shuttle stops at Dry Creek Vista and Mescal |
| Bell Rock Pathway | Red Rock Pass | Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful pass |
| Boynton Canyon Trail | Red Rock Pass | Red Rock Pass |
| Soldier Pass Trail | Shuttle recommended | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. · Very limited. The free shuttle runs from Posse Grounds |
| Fay Canyon Trail | Red Rock Pass | Red Rock Pass |
| West Fork of Oak Creek | Day-use fee per car Call of the Canyon day-use fee (Forest Service lists $15 per car) | Small lot that fills early. No overnight parking |
| Airport Mesa | Paid lot at the top | Small free lot at the vortex. Paid lot at the overlook |
| Chapel of the Holy Cross | Donations welcome Free (donations welcome) | Usually about 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Confirm before visiting · Small lot that fills quickly. Overflow parking further down |
| Crescent Moon Picnic Site (Red Rock Crossing) | Day-use fee per car $15 per car (up to 5 people), $4 walk-in (Forest Service) | 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (April–September) |
| Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179) | Red Rock Pass to park at pull-outs | Red Rock Pass at trailhead lots |
| Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Village | Free to wander Free | Free parking or not stated |
| Stargazing on your own | Free | Free parking or not stated |
| Slide Rock State Park | Fee per car $30 per car May–Sept, $20 Oct–Apr (1–4 people) · By vehicle only, no reservations | Free parking or not stated |
| Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park | Donations welcome Free (donations welcome) | Dawn to dusk. Parking 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Palatki Heritage Site | Red Rock Pass + reservation Timed reservation on Recreation.gov · Red Rock Pass or America the Beautiful | Free parking or not stated |
| Sedona Heritage Museum | $10 adults | Daily 11 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Montezuma Castle National Monument | $10 adults (16+) $10 per adult 16+, valid 7 days with Tuzigoot | Free parking or not stated |
Sources
- Coconino National Forest: Red Rock and Coconino passes
- Visit Sedona: Red Rock Pass Q&A
- Sedona Shuttle: trailhead routes
- Forest Service: Cathedral Rock Trail No. 170
- Forest Service: Devil's Bridge Trail No. 120
- Arizona Highways: Devil's Bridge Trail
- Forest Service: Bell Rock Pathway No. 96
- Forest Service: Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47
- Forest Service: Soldier Pass Trail No. 66
- Forest Service: Fay Canyon Trail No. 53
- Forest Service: West Fork Trail No. 108
- Forest Service: Call of the Canyon
- Arizona Highways: West Fork Oak Creek Trail
- Forest Service: Airport Loop Trail No. 210
- Sedona Airport
- Visit Sedona: attractions
- Chapel of the Holy Cross (official)
- Forest Service: Crescent Moon Picnic Site
- Tlaquepaque (official)
- Visit Sedona: Tlaquepaque holiday events
- City of Sedona: Dark Sky Community news release (2014)
- DarkSky International: Sedona
- Arizona State Parks: Slide Rock
- Kunzang Palyul Chöling: Amitabha Stupa
- Visit Sedona: Palatki Heritage Site
- Recreation.gov: Palatki Heritage Site
- Sedona Heritage Museum (official)
- NPS: Montezuma Castle fees
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.