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Photo: Matthew P. Del Buono, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Chapel of the Holy Cross
A chapel built into the red rock buttes, with wide views from the ramp.
- Entry
- Free (donations welcome)
- Hours
- Usually about 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Confirm before visiting
- Parking
- Small lot that fills quickly. Overflow parking further down
The chapel sits in the red rocks about 200 feet above the valley floor, according to Visit Sedona. Entry is free and donations support upkeep.
Most listings give opening hours of about 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours have varied between sources, so check the chapel's own site before you go.
Tips
- Go early or late in the day to find parking.
- It's a working chapel, so keep voices low inside.
Sources
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.
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