About

The Sedona Wetlands preserve is a joint effort between the City of Sedona and the Northern Arizona Audubon Society to provide crucial riparian habitat in high desert grassland to a variety of bird species including migratory ducks, shorebirds, and songbirds. The Sedona Wetlands Preserve has 9 impoundments where approximately 100,000 gallons of reclaimed water from the adjacent water reclamation plant is irrigated daily. This provides 27 acres of natural habitat for wildlife.

What You'll See

During the fall and winter, the Sedona Wetlands Preserve provides crucial resources to migrating ducks and shorebirds allowing great viewing opportunities of many North American species. A viewing deck that looks over the northwest pond is open to the public. During spring and summer, one one may see a variety of songbird species utilizing the aquatic vegetation that covers the banks of the ponds. Over 260 species can be observed here so make sure to bring your binoculars to get a good look! 

Sedona Wetlands Preserve serves as a site for the Arizona Birding Trail, a network of more than 300 birding and watchable wildlife sites across the state. For more information, visit their website here.

Getting There

From Sedona, take SR 89A southwest for 8.5 miles then take a right leading to the Sedona Water Reclamation Plant. Take the left before the gate to the reclamation plant and follow the road until you reach the Sedona Wetlands Preserve.

Helpful Tips

Amenities 

Parking. Public restroom. Viewing deck. 

entrance requirements

None. 

Contact 

City of Sedona

(928) 282-3113