Nat'l Monuments & State Parks in Verde Valley

The story of the park's name begins with the Ireys family, who came to Arizona from Minnesota looking for a ranch to buy in the late 1940s. At one of the ranches they discovered a large dead horse lying by the road. After two days of viewing ranches, Dad Ireys asked the kids which ranch they liked the best. The kids said, “the one with the dead horse, dad!” The Ireys family chose the name Dead Horse Ranch and later, in 1973, when Arizona State Parks acquired the park, the Ireys made retaining the name a condition of sale.

Park and Facility Hours - The park is open year-round.
Gates close at dark. Seasonal hours may apply.
Day Use 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily
Visitor Center/Park Store 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
Park Entrance Fee Per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00

James S. Douglas built the Mansion on the hill just above his Little Daisy Mine in 1916. Douglas designed the house as a hotel for mining officials and investors as well as for his own family. It featured a wine cellar, billiard room, marble shower, steam heat, and, much ahead of its time, a central vacuum system. Douglas was most proud of the fact that the house was constructed of adobe bricks that were made on the site. He also built the Little Daisy Hotel near the mine as a dormitory for the miners. The concrete structure still stands. This former home is now a museum devoted to history of the Jerome area and the Douglas family. The museum features exhibits of photographs, artifacts, and minerals in addition to a video presentation and a 3-D model of the town with its underground mines. One room, the Douglas library, is restored as a period room. There are more displays outside along with a picnic area offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Verde Valley.

​Park and Facility Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Museum/Park Store 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. daily
Park Entrance Fee Adult (14+): $7.00
Youth (7–13): $4.00 Child (0–6): FREE

The legacy of the Sinagua culture surrounds you during a visit to Montezuma Well. From cliff dwellings perched along the rim to large pueblo ruins and an ancient pit house, the variety of these archeological sites is a testament to the ingenuity of these people.

Open Daily: 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

We are open seven days a week with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. The park closes at 1:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Dogs are allowed on park trails but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet. Dog owners must pick up after their pets. While visiting, ask about our Bark Ranger program!

The Arizona Copper Art Museum tells a genuine story, one that marries Arizona’s greatest treasure with world legends and fantastic art by returning copper home to where it all began.
The Story of Copper starting in towns like Clarkdale, copper leaves, and then blossoms into an amazing story of the world’s most beautiful metal.  It is told through a wonderful idea of combining history and stunning artifacts into truly enjoyable exhibits.
The Copper State Join us and see a proper tribute to the Centennial of Arizona, and find out why Arizona is nicknamed the Copper State.
What's Here A massive and incomparable collection of over 5000 works of copper art and architecture of Western European and Northern American emphasis, spanning from 3500 B.C. to the present day.
Amazing Galleries Easily equivalent to most large city museum collections although purposely located in Clarkdale to connect with Arizona’s copper foundation.

Hours of Operation:

Everyday - 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Closed on Christmas Day & New Year's Day

Thanksgiving Day 10AM - 2PM

Individual Pricing:

Adults - $9.75

Seniors (60+)- $8.75

Veterans & Students - $8.75

(with proper ID)

Youth (10-17) - $3.50

Children (5 - 9) - $1.25

Red Rock's Miller Visitor Center includes exhibits and a park store. Inquire about the Junior Ranger and Junior Buddy programs available for children ages 4–12. There is also a movie theater that plays a short film on Sedona and the surrounding area. Movies play daily starting at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. with a special monthly theme video showing at 3 p.m. each day.

​The family-oriented trail system is well marked for your safety and pleasure. The 5-mile network consists of interconnecting loops, which lead you to vistas of red rock or along the lush greenery of Oak Creek.

Park and Facility Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Visitor Center 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday - Sunday, From May 12 through August 8:00 a.m. – Dusk
Visitor Center 9:00 a.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Park Entrance FeeAdult (14+): $7.00
Youth (7–13): $4.00 Child (0–6): FREE

Crescent Moon Ranch is an exceptional year-round place to stay in beautiful Sedona. The central Arizona facility is a rustic, historic ranch house adjacent to Oak Creek and near the base of the towering Cathedral Rock, one of the most photographed scenes in the Southwest. Guests can enjoy hiking, photography or simply relaxing and taking in the breathtaking views. 
One of the most photographed scenes in the southwest is the towering Cathedral Rock reflected in the waters of Oak Creek at Red Rock Crossing. It should come as no surprise, then, that the picnic area located at that same site is as popular as it is beautiful. People come here to fish, swim, and wade in the creek, as well as to picnic and photograph the scenery. At times it can become quite crowded. But if you come early in the morning or on a weekday, it's possible to have the world-class beauty of Red Rock Crossing all to yourself, or nearly so.

​​The Sedona Heritage Museum was once a homestead for the Jordan Family and is now, along with the Sedona Historical Society, working with the community to preserve the ever-growing history of Sedona. We focus on community events, education, historic preservation, archives, and restoration.

• April 1 - September 30
  • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Exit gate is open until dusk
• October 1 - March 31
  • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Exit gate is open until dusk
    
• Day Use: $11 per vehicle (up to 5 people)
• Walk-ins, buses, extra passengers: $2 per person, per day
• Group Site: $125 (up to 50 people), reservations required.
• Passes: Red Rock Grand Annual Pass accepted.

This is the largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley, as well as being one of the best-preserved. Acquired by the Coconino National Forest in 1994, the site is protected and kept open to the visiting public for their enjoyment and opportunity to learn more about our national cultural heritage. As partners in this effort, both the Verde Valley Archaeological Society and the Friends of the Forest provide interpretive tours and on-site management. The Red Rock Pass Program provides funding for the protection, enhanced amenities and facility maintenance under authority of the National Recreation Enhancement Act of 2005. 

• This site is only open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
• Regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (entrance gate closes at 3 p.m.).
• Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.