📷 Coconino National Forest, Public domainSlide Rock State Park
Sedona, AZ
A natural 25 m water slide worn into the sandstone of Oak Creek, on an old apple farm. Very busy in summer; the lot fills by late morning and swimming closes if bacteria levels are high.
Slide Rock State Park is a swimming park in Oak Creek Canyon, about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of Sedona, Arizona, on Highway 89A. The main attraction is an 80-foot (24-meter) natural sandstone chute; along a half mile of creek, swimmers glide from rock plateau to rock plateau.
The park sits at about 4,930 feet (1,500 meters) and covers 43 acres (17 hectares). It grew out of Frank Pendley's homestead: he arrived in the canyon in 1907 and planted the apple orchard in 1912. The grounds were dedicated as a state park in October 1987. Short trails pass the old farm, equipment and the orchard.
Plan ahead: in summer, waits between 10 am and 3 pm can exceed an hour. Once the parking lot is full, a vehicle is let in only when another leaves, and walk-ins are not admitted. There are no lifeguards, and water quality is updated daily. Dogs must be leashed and kept away from the water. Check current rules and reservation requirements with the park before you go.
- Nearest town
- Sedona, AZ
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.9437, -111.7527
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Slide Rock State Park?
Slide Rock State Park is in Sedona, AZ, at GPS 34.9437, -111.7527. It is about 19 mi from Flagstaff.
Can you camp near Slide Rock State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Manzanita Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Slide Rock State Park?
Slide Rock State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff and Red rocks, a copper town and Sinagua ruins: by camper through Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, the Verde Valley and on to Jerome.
What is there to see near Slide Rock State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Oak Creek Canyon Vista (4 mi), Chapel of the Holy Cross (8 mi), Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon) (9 mi) and Lowell Observatory (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Slide Rock State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)