This is a really pretty park with picnic tables. There are some pretty hiking trails, but nothing is marked. We paid $12 for a day pass (!!), and we asked for a map or a pamphlet. What we were given was a small slip of paper, about 3 x 4, with short descriptions of what's there. Again, not great directions. We did find the vortex by the flat red rocks, and we found Buddha Beach (gorgeous spot with all the leaves turning). We met other people on the trails and everyone was in the same confused fix.

I was hiking at Crescent Moon Ranch with my husband in March of 2018. (Not given the option above for the correct year) I was 67 then. We stayed close by and walked into the park, paying a small fee. Crescent Moon is a beautiful place with Oak Creek flowing through. I gave this review 5 stars due to the mystical nature of my experience, but I was injured here. After walking across the big flat rock at the base of Cathedral Rock, we walked on the trail a bit further and stopped to watch the creek with mountain bikers on the other side. We were about 6’ front the water with hiking poles planted in front of us. Suddenly I was thrown up and back by an invisible force. My head hit a granite rock, and I did a somersault with my hiking poles in my hands with my feet landing in Oak Creek. It was like being hit by lightning… I was stunned! I was able to walk back slowly to our cabin. At the ER in Sedona, i learned I had a concussion. For anyone who thinks vortexes are not real, think again. I’m a music educator. It took me 2 months to recover. I’ll wonder about this for the rest of my life. I didn’t slip and was standing perfectly still when this occurred. We returned a couple years later so I could confront my fear. I stood in the same place and nothing happened. Sedona is a beautiful place but the energy there can be off the charts, at least on that day, in that moment, like Old Faithful at Yellowstone, only invisible.

Amazing view, and at $12/car, very reasonably priced. Recommended by a volunteer from the Western Heritage Center in Prescott, after we told him we wanted to go to Sedona. We just went for a short walk to see the iconic Cathedral Rock from a distance, but many other people had brought picnic lunches. Lots of tables, and lots of room on the rocks. Pretty easy walking; not accessible, but also not very challenging. (The family ahead of us had no trouble with 3 small girls, one in a stroller.)

This was our 1st time to visit Crescent Moon and it did not disappoint. We came here for picnic lunch beside Oak Creek and what a relaxing afternoon it was indeed. The place is not as crowded and if you hike further in, you'll get an awesome view of Cathedral Rock! The best part of our afternoon was finding a quiet spot beside the creek and enjoying the peaceful moment.

Amazing views with great place to relax and swim! Visiting from oregon exploring Sedona I was so taken back by the swimming areas like this one that Sedona has. We spent four hours here swimming and hanging out, some shallow areas as well as a deeper spot to jump in at. Lots of space shaded as well! There's a vortex nearby as well you can hike to!