Rock Formation · Arizona
Bell Rock
Sedona’s iconic bell-shaped butte & vortex
TypeRock Formation
StateArizona
Best seasonSpring & fall (mild; summer is hot)
How to visitFree trails (Red Rock parking pass for some lots)
A near-perfect red sandstone bell rising from the high desert south of Sedona, ringed by easy slickrock trails and famous as one of the area’s energy vortexes. The most accessible of Sedona’s great formations — and a stunner at sunrise.
The shot
The bell glowing at first light.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Courthouse Butte
- Cathedral Rock nearby
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Oak Creek
Plan around it
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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