The Recreational Fee Program Summary for FY 2008 is now available HERE

On RedRockCountry.org:

DISTRICT SPECIFIC Information available showing closed roads and trails.

The Oak Creek Canyon Auto Tape Tour is now available via the web. [Click Here] for downloadable versions of the audio.

The WEEKLY Red Rock Pass is now good at more attractions.

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Welcome to Red Rock Country!

mbracing the conservation of spectacular landscapes surrounding Sedona, and dedicating ourselves to engaging and encouraging visitors to do the same, is an immense and courageous undertaking.

owever, when we gaze upon this incredible land and wonder at its unique beauty, knowing that it can very easily become overused and under-appreciated, something uncomfortable stirs inside of us.

uddenly, our commitment to make a difference doesn't seem so considerable, and its absolute necessity is obvious...

Special Interest

Oak Creek Visitor Center

This popular visitor center at Indian Gardens had been closed for renovation for the last year. It is now open with brand new accessible rest rooms. These are the first public roadside rest rooms in the canyon and they were completed at Indian Gardens by the collective efforts of members of the Oak Creek Canyon Task Force in conjunction with Coconino National Forest.

The visitor center is managed under contract with Coconino Forest by Recreation Resource Management. They offer most types of hunting and fishing licenses, Red Rock Passes and Forest Service Information. They sell maps, hiking books and interpretive souvenirs. They are currently open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These hours will be extended as traffic in the canyon picks up.

Click image for more photos. For more information, contact the Oak Creek Visitor Center at 928-282-6373.

Red Rock Ranger Station has moved to new permanent facility!

In May, 2006, after 83 years of operation out of the Ranger Station on Brewer Road in the heart of Sedona, we temporarily relocated our administrative office to the old Beaver Creek Ranger Station on Forest Road 618 while our new permanent facility was being built. [see May 2006 article and original Moving Flyer]. Click the images to view larger size of these photos. Top photo is the Visitor Center and the bottom is the Administrative Site.

The Administration Offices are now open in our new facility!

Situated on a site 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 new Visitor Contact Center is open 7 days a week and most holidays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information: 928-203-2900.

The physical address is 8375 State Route 179, Sedona. The mailing address remains the same: P O Box 20429, Sedona, Arizona 86341. Our main phone number is 928-203-7500.

Accomplishments of the Red Rock District...

are now available on the "About Us" page.

NOTES

The Woods Canyon Trail is now open with parking available. [More Information]

Oak Creek Vista

• Arizona National History Association booth is currently open Friday thru Monday, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Gate to Oak Creek Vista will be open from 8:30 to 4:30 daily and NACA vendors will be present.

Verde River Guide Now Available

In 1984 the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act established the portion of the Verde River from Beasley Flat downstream to the confluence with Red Creek, as Arizona's only Wild and Scenic River. While it may appear calm at many of the river access points, the large number of wrecked canoes that have been removed from the Verde River testify to the fact that is has its share of hazards. Please plan ahead, be prepared, and practice Leave No Trace ethics to leave the Verde just as you find it for those who come after.
View the Verde River Guide (5.0MB .pdf file)

Restoration of Native Fish in Fossil Creek

In order to allow fish populations to recover after restoration of the creek, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has issued a new Commission Order that closes the entire Fossil Creek to fishing until December 31, 2008...

Ranger Corner, By Heather Provencio, District Ranger, Red Rock District, Coconino NF

My experience of this community and its commitment and dedication towards land stewardship and volunteerism is simply amazing.  It has been a pleasure to meet so many concerned citizens who care so deeply about protecting the National Forest and this amazing Red Rock landscape.

As District Ranger, I look forward to meeting and working with you in the months to come.  Here are some highlights of what is happening and where our energy is being focused...

Brins Fire Burned Area Emergency Response Website

All about "After the Fire" from the BAER Team

Brins Fire Update - See PHOTOS taken in May, 2008

Closure Order

Ladders and Towers Bald Eagle Breeding Areas - Red Rock and Verde Ranger Districts

Both the Ladders and Towers bald eagle breeding areas along the Verde River are closed to the public between Dec. 1 and June 30 every year...