Sedona

Sedona

Vermilion buttes, slickrock trails and desert light photographers plan trips around.

Best time
March – May, September – November
Duration
3–4 days
Avg. budget
$160 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
8 / 10

Where you'll want to sleep

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Manzanita CampgroundMinialife's pick

Manzanita Campground

Campground

Best for: Tent camping

Shade and running water in a place where both are rare.

$26 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp
Clear Sky Resorts Sky Domes

Clear Sky Resorts Sky Domes

Glamping

Best for: Comfort in nature

You watch the sky from bed — that's the entire point.

$399 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Rancho Sedona RV Park

Rancho Sedona RV Park

RV Park

Best for: RV travelers

Rare in-town hookups; skip the daily drive and parking hunt.

$92 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp
Red Rock Casita

Red Rock Casita

Tiny House

Best for: Most travelers

Sunset lights the rock orange while you're still in the hot tub.

$279 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub

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Don't bring everything — rent what makes sense here

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Mountain Bike Day Rental

Mountain Bike Day Rental

From $65 / day

BikeSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

From $35 / day

GearSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors

The moments you came for

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Cathedral Rock Sunset Climb

Cathedral Rock Sunset Climb

2 hrs

Ninety minutes of effort for Sedona's signature view.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Pink Jeep Broken Arrow Tour

Pink Jeep Broken Arrow Tour

3 hrs

Reaches terrain your rental car legally cannot.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
West Fork Trail Canyon Walk

West Fork Trail Canyon Walk

Half day

Easy enough for kids and the best fall color in Arizona.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator

Plan your road trip

Route map for Sedona is coming soon

We only show driving routes, stops and distances once they come from a live mapping provider — we won't estimate them for you.

On the way you'll find

  • Fuel & EV charging
  • Coffee & food
  • Rest stops
  • Hotels & lodging
  • RV services
  • Grocery stores

Northern Arizona red rock country

Pack for Sedona

Essentials worth having

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Insulated 32oz Bottle

Insulated 32oz Bottle

One fill in the morning is all most day hikes need.

$38 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Merino Base Layer

Merino Base Layer

Handles a 30-degree swing between sunrise and lunch without a change.

$89 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Headlamp 400 Lumen

Headlamp 400 Lumen

The difference between finishing a sunset hike and turning back early.

$45 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Pocket First-Aid Kit

Pocket First-Aid Kit

Twenty dollars now beats cutting a trip short over a blister.

$28 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Packable Down Jacket

Packable Down Jacket

Weighs nothing in your pack and saves every cold evening.

$165 / itemViewPartner link · REI

Everything else you need to know

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