Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon Picnic Site)
Crescent Moon Picnic Site
A classic photo spot on Oak Creek where Cathedral Rock is reflected in the water, said to be one of the most photographed scenes in the American West.
Red Rock Crossing sits on the banks of Oak Creek west of Cathedral Rock. Its official name is Crescent Moon Picnic Site, and it is the classic vantage point for photographing Cathedral Rock reflected in the creek, often called one of the most photographed views in the American West. By the creek there are sycamore groves and shallows for wading and picnicking, and a historic farmhouse cabin is preserved. The day-use fee is about $12 per vehicle (the Red Rock Pass is not accepted, but the annual pass is). Light is best in the evening. It is about a 15-minute drive from West Sedona.
Opening hours
08:00–20:00 (seasonal hours)
Nearby sights
- Cathedral Rock
- Red Rock State Park
- Airport Mesa
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park
- Bell Rock & Courthouse Butte
- Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
- Uptown Sedona