Slide Rock State Park
Park · Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona

Slide Rock State Park

Photo: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it! · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Slide Rock State Park protects a stretch of Oak Creek. The main feature is a smooth rock chute where visitors slide into the water. Hiking trails and an old apple orchard are also on site.

On day 3 of Grand Canyon & Sedona

Good to know

Tickets
Day use fee required. Check current rates on the Arizona State Parks website.
Time needed
2 to 4 hours.
Best time
Late spring to early fall for swimming. Arrive early on weekends.
Getting there
7 miles north of Sedona on Highway 89A. Parking fills quickly.

Itineraries with Slide Rock State Park

Day 3 of Grand Canyon & Sedona

Devil's Bridge and Oak Creek

How Slide Rock State Park fits into a day.
  1. 7:00Devil's BridgeSedona
  2. 12:00Oak Creek CanyonOak Creek Canyon
  3. 14:00Slide Rock State ParkOak Creek Canyon
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Slide Rock State Park questions

Can you swim at Slide Rock State Park?

Yes. The creek has natural pools and the rock slide.

Do you need reservations for Slide Rock?

No reservations for day use. A timed entry system may apply during peak season.

What should visitors bring to Slide Rock?

Swimsuit, water shoes, towel, and sunscreen. The rocks are slippery.

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