Sedona Is Open: Wildfire & Monsoon Resources for Visitors
As a company that plans weddings, elopements, group events, and vacations in Sedona year-round, keeping an eye on weather, road conditions, and wildfire activity is simply part of what we do. We wanted to create a resource that points you to the official information you need to make informed decisions as conditions change.
Whether you’re visiting Sedona next week, later in the summer, next season, or next year, or simply looking for accurate information about the weather and potential hazard conditions, you’ll find links to the official sources we rely on every day to get the most up-to-date information.
The Pocket Fire in Sedona Information Resources
Let’s talk about the Pocket Fire. It started in the Coconino National Forest about 7 miles north of Sedona and about 35 miles south/southwest of Flagstaff. As of July 19, it is 95% contained. Roads and trails reopen as it is safe. For the latest Pocket Fire information, check the Inciweb page.
Bookmark These Sedona & Northern Arizona Info Links
Whether it’s a wildfire, monsoon, wind event, or winter storm, here’s information and links to help with gathering information.
- InciWeb: InciWeb is an interagency all-risk incident information management system.
- Watch Duty: Website and app with updated on wildfires.
- Coconino National Forest Facebook Page: They do an excellent job of updating fire information, trail closures, and other important information.
- Coconino National Forest Website: Updated alerts throughout Coconino National Forest.
- Sedona Red Rock News: The local Sedona newspaper for more than 60 years.
- City of Sedona: Check the city’s website for updates and alerts when needed.
- Coconino County Government: Updates across Coconino County.
- Yavapai County Emergency Management: More updates from the other side of county lines, notably in West Sedona.
- Air Quality Forecast: Wildfires can impact air quality across Northern Arizona.
- Road Closures: Arizona Department of Transportation interactive map to check road closures and other road conditions.
- Arizona Public Service (APS): The power company that might initiate power outages for fire prevention safety. The link is to their outage map.
- Ready, Set, Go: Understanding how evacuations work in Coconino County. This information helps during wildfires, flash flooding, monsoons, or any other type of natural emergency. Ready, Set, Go is a statewide initiative, so the info holds for all counties.
Are Any Trails Closed Near Sedona?
The trail closures and access points are probably the biggest closures that those wanting to visit Sedona should know. You can find the national forest trail closures updated as often as needed for visitor safety. You can also check the Arizona State Parks website.
What Trails Are Still Open Near Sedona During the Pocket Fire?
Trails that were not impacted by the Pocket Fire and remained open include:
- Cathedral Rock
- Merry Go Round Rock
- Bell Rock
- Chapel of the Holy Cross
- Buddha Beach
- Crescent Moon Ranch
- Red Rock State Park
- Munds Mountain Wilderness
- Secret Slickrock
Other Towns to Visit Near Sedona
Remember that Sedona is just one part of an incredible collection of cities and towns to visit. Communities like Cottonwood, Jerome, and Prescott offer their own scenic landscapes, local restaurants, wineries, shopping, and outdoor adventures.
As you can see on the map below, these communities are close by while still providing more room to explore.
Are Wedding and Event Venues Open in Sedona During Emergencies?
Closures and limited access can impact events, but that’s why you choose a vendor like Sedona Wedding Packages; we can help you. We’ve been through just about every situation possible. Safety is always the top priority, and we work with you from first contact to final farewell during your wedding weekend to let you know what risks might be present and how we’ll adapt for you and your wedding party. Our goal is to give you the event of your dreams that is stress-free.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts in Sedona
One of the best ways to stay informed during a visit to Sedona, the Red Rock Region, Coconino National Forest, and the surrounding area is to sign up for alerts.
It’s important to know that Sedona is split between two counties —Coconino (“ko-kuh-NEE-noh”) and Yavapai (“Yeah-vuh-pie”). For the Pocket Fire, the biggest impacts are in Coconino County.
Here are the resources you need to get information from those locations.
- Coconino County Emergency Management
- Coconino County Emergency Alerts sign up
- Coconino County Evacuation Map
- Yavapai County Emergency Management
- Yavapai County Emergency Alerts
- City of Sedona Alerts
- How to set up Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on your phone
If you’ll be visiting the Red Rock Region in areas where there isn’t mobile service, bringing a NOAA weather radio with you is the best idea. Here’s the station information to help program it for cities across Northern Arizona.
Planning Around Nature Is Part of the Sedona Experience
Social media has a way of making situations seem either much worse or much smaller than they really are. A dramatic photo, an outdated post, or a viral video rarely tells the whole story, especially during a rapidly changing event like a wildfire.
That’s why we created this guide. Whether it’s a wildfire, monsoon storms, winter snow, or high winds, our goal is to connect you with the official resources that provide the most accurate information so you can make informed decisions about your trip or event.
When you need help with logistics for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, or other type of special event, that’s where Sedona Wedding Packages comes in. Behind every wedding and special event is a team that’s constantly thinking about the “what ifs” so you don’t have to.
Whether it’s finding an alternate ceremony location, adjusting timelines because of weather, navigating a road closure, or responding to an unexpected emergency, we work behind the scenes in Sedona to eliminate stress. Our goal has always been the same: to let you focus on celebrating while we focus on everything else.
Most importantly, we want to thank all the local leaders, fire crews, and interagency teams that worked to keep the fire from getting into more populated areas. Nearly 1,000 personnel worked and are still working the lines around the fire 24/7.
These seasonal risks are part of life in Northern Arizona, but they don’t define the Sedona experience. Sedona is open. And we hope to see you soon!
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