RT Slide Rock State Park

State Park located in Oak Creek Canyon with natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek.

General Information

Hours:

February through early December: 8am to 6pm
Winter season: 9am to 5pm
Entry and swim areas close one hour before park closing

Fees:

May–September: $30 per vehicle (1–4 people)
October–April: $20 per vehicle (1–4 people)
Additional people: $5 each
Children under 6: Free

Pet Policy:

No pets allowed May 1 through September 30
From October through April, dogs are allowed but not in the creek or swimming areas

Closest cities with hotels:

Sedona (3 mi)

Seasons:

Spring and fall are best; summer is popular for swimming but crowded, winter is quieter with cooler temperatures

Location:

6871 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

Website:

azstateparks.com/slide-rock

How to Get There

From Sedona (3 mi): Take AZ-89A north through Oak Creek Canyon for about 3 miles until you reach the park entrance along the highway.

Overview

Slide Rock State Park is an Arizona State Park located in Oak Creek Canyon 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona. It takes its name from a natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek. Tall red rock formations that are typical of the region also surround the park, which contains a 43-acre working apple farm.

History

The land was first developed by Frank L. Pendley, who arrived in the canyon in 1907 and acquired title to the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. Pendley developed an irrigation system (which is still in use today) and planted an apple orchard in 1912. The state completed a road through the canyon in 1914, and Pendley built rustic tourist cabins in 1933 that in part survive today.

The park was purchased by Arizona State Parks from the Arizona Parklands Foundation on July 10, 1985 and officially dedicated as Slide Rock State Park in October 1987.

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