Slide Rock State Park, Arizona

Slide Rock is Arizona's Natural Water Park

Slide Rock has become one of Arizonas go-to swimming places when the temperature starts to rise. It was opened in October of 1987 to the public and has continued to grow in popularity with Arizonans and tourist. This section of Oak Creek had sandstone that is smooth and covered in algae, which allows for a slippery surface to slide on.

Warning ⚠️ The rocks can be very slippery and the water can be very cold sometimes. Make sure to bring appropriate gear and check the Slide Rock State Park official website for any updates.

As you head to the park, don’t forget your water, water shoes, sunscreen, and a towel. The cold water makes for a refreshing dip when the temperatures are high. After riding down one of the chutes or jumping into the deeper parts, try relaxing on the red rock and let the sun warm you back up. Don’t forget to bring a snack to eat after you play around for a bit.

In addition, there are no lifeguards present, so caution should always be put forth when your interacting with nature. I myself almost slipped on the algae, which is present on many of the rocks, but like always, I had my wonderful wife to catch me. Don’t be deterred from trying out the natural slides here, as long as your careful and wear proper gear then you should be fine. For example, we took our 10 year old nephew here and he not only loved it, but had no issues with slipping or getting hurt.

Park Info

Location:Off of Arizona State Route 89a , which is about 7 miles north of Sedona.

Elevation: 4930 ft

Hours of Operation:

November 1st – January 31st 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

February 1st – April 30th 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

May 1st – Labor Day 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday after Labor Day – October 31st 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Special Hours of Operation:

Thanksgiving 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Christmas Day closed

Park Fee:

Individual/Bicycle: $5

Motorcycle: %50 of what current vehicle fee is

October 1st – February 28th $10 per vehicle

March 1st – May 24th $20 per vehicle

May 25th – Labor Day $20 for Mon – Thur & $30 for Fri – Sun as well as holidays

Tuesday after Labor Day – September 30th $20 per vehicle

*Per vehicle only includes 1-4 people

*Payment by card or exact cash

Click here for more info from the parks official site.

Other Things To Consider

Go hike some of the trails in Sedona
Try a helicopter tour of Sedona or the Grand Canyon
Explore the are by a jeep adventure or a guided tour

Have you been to Slide Rock State Park? Did you enjoy yourself and would you recommend it to others? Have any other places we should see, let us know in the comments section. Thanks for taking a look at our site and don’t forget to subscribe for future articles and tips.

The information on this website has come from research and by experiencing it ourselves. Opening hours, closures, prices, etc. are always subject to change. We try to keep up to date on any new information, or tips to help make your adventure more enjoyable.

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My name is Shannon Curtis and I grew up in Southern California with the beach on one side and mountains on the other. My education background includes a B.S. In Biology with emphasis on conservation. I have been fortunate enough to have had the ability to work with rescued marine animals with the Los Angeles Conservation Core as well as participate in the research with CSULA. With my wife, Cam, we travel the world as much as we can and with it try to share the knowledge that we learn. Our love for spur of the moment trips started with 36 hours in Hawaii and have continued since. Along with my travel blogs, we share as many photographs on Instagram and info on YouTube. If you ever see us in the world, come say hi!