We went on 9-11-2020. To get in its $20 a car. People we very courteous. Almost everyone was wearing masks. Its not too far to walk to the sliding area. Many stairs!! You need good shoes and swim shoes! We watched many people slip and fall!! People just trying to walk to higher ground. I couldnt go that far up beause of the climbing. The water was freezing!! I couldnt even handle a foot in.Crazy seeing older people and a person on crutches trying to walk through.
Very fun place to have fun with family. We all enjoyed the slide and the jumping.There was plenty of parking spots in the park but only 80 cars were allowed to park there. Other cars had to wait outside and when a car left the parking, a car could get in. There is a $20 fee that can be paid by cash or a card.Inside the park, people kept their distances and I can say not too many people were inside the park even though there were cars waiting outside to get in.
Slide Rock was a beautiful place. It was a scary drive for someone from Florida. Driving so close to the Edge of the hill/mountain side was very nerve wrecking but worth it. There was plenty of parking and the cost was only $20 for a car of four people. There was a small shop but pricey. The walk to the water wasn’t to far. The water was super super cold like ice. There was a lot of space for you to lay your towel out and relax. You are able to bring in snacks and drinks in a cooler. You want to get there early due to the quarantine since they are limiting the amount of people let into the park.
This place is magical. The vibe is so full of inspiration and mysticism. The mountain of many faces was the best time! Spent two hours finding different faces in the mountain. The water was cold but awesome atmosphere. Will be back !!!
Simply love this place. Beautiful as always! Water is low do to little rainfall, but none the less great place to walk enjoy the outside.
Slide Rock is in the beautiful Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona. The amazing red rock formations surrounding the creek at Slide Rock are very picturesque with cactus and trees. The creek is a little chilly in early fall but it was very fun sliding down the creek into pools of water in the narrow canyon. This is a great place to spend the day.
Slide rock is a very fun place to cool off in the heat of the summer. I love the short hike leading up to the water, and when you get to there, the rocks look SOOO pretty and very vibrant! There is a cool rock you can jump off of into the water, and I still never touched the bottom. There were also some pretty fish. I recommend wearing water shoes or socks as the rocks in the water are very slippery and you will probably fall on your butt if you dont. I hope to be back again!
I loved people watching and relaxing in the shade. The water is great and theres not only rocks that are slides, but pools of water to swim in and Mild cliff jumping! Rocks are VERY slippery; dress accordingly! $20 for parking (FYI)
I absolutely love this place! This is probably my single most favorite place in the world actually. I’ve been lucky enough to visit about every 2 years recently, although before 2016, it was about 20 or so years. It’s crazy how much more crowded it went from 2016 to 2018! It’s 2020 and we’re planning on our trip for this year, although we are probably going a little later in the year this time. I’m sure it won’t disappoint. Enjoy some of my photos and videos!
Beautiful and so fun. They are limiting how many people can come in so it’s not crowded and easy to social distance. Went midday on a Thursday and had no problem getting in, was told the weekends fill up fast. Water is freezing, wear water shoes and bring a tube if you don’t want to completely submerge. The water is calmer up higher if you have little kids who want to do the slide.
Nice place to take kids. Has great hiking trail, beautiful views, kids love the water and slide.
Park was small and beautiful. Only thing that keeps this one at 4 stars is the high E. Coli that the park staff warned us about. We did not partake in any swimming, but many people did. Would love to visit again and hopefully under better conditions.
Fun place for pictures and a swim in a hot day! Water is very cold, so make sure it is warm out. It closes pretty early, but thats the only flaw!
Slide rock. What is there to say about slide rock besides it is a wonderful place to go to get out of the valley. Scenic beauty. There is plenty of room for the ton of people that make it each day! We pack lunch and snacks and go once per year. I would love to make it more often!
What a great place to cool off and enjoy the views! We had a short wait to get in but it was worth it. We had a great time as we hung out for almost four hours. This is a must do if you are in the Sedona area.
This place gets packed very fast early day or near sunset. There is limited places to park. Good luck-
Such a beautiful place. The charge to get in and park is a little high ($30) however, well worth it. We saw the rangers multiple times back and forth cleaning so thats awesome. Water was super clean and nice and its nice that they dont allow speakers because you dont hear a clash of 20 groups music. It was just calm and fun. The smooth rock was just awesome to slide on.
Beautiful views, freezing cold water, and fast moving rapid slides. So much fun, its kept clean and maintained. Can jump off rocks into the water. Definitely will recommend, and i am surely returning.
We really had a great time. Going down the rock water slide was alittle cold but alot of fun.
Amazing place in Arizona to have fun with family. The sliding rock stream is extremely cold and slippery, but its ultimate fun with kids
This is a great place to visit in the hot summer with family. The water mostly shallow and ice cold. There is one deep, diving area at one end. Pack in your own food, floaties, secure water shoes, and food. You pay to park in the state park lot and walk to the water from there.
Cute park that’s great for all ages. Bring a picnic basket and enjoy this beautiful place in Arizona
Love the beautiful scenery, red cliffs, and rocks. Family fun sliding on the naturally formed rock slide! Highly recommend for a great get away!
Good hike, cold water, relaxing place. The drive to get there is beautiful.
Nice day in the water. Lots of fun
We have visited here a few times. The kids absolutely love it. The park has a large parking lot that does get filled up fast during the weekends so you have to arrive early. During the week it is not as bad. There is space to park on the side of the road and walk down to the entrance to the park. Follow the small trail that runs along the river to stay off the street.During busy days the ranger will stand at the back entrance and collect an entrance fee per person. So make sure you have a credit card on you, otherwise you are walking back to the car.Once down by the river, there are plenty of space to sit and set up your little day camp. The locals bring their pop up shade, cooler, etc. We just had our towels and snacks.The rocks slide is very slippery so make sure you have good water shoes.One of our littles cracked a chin sliding down the rocks, so that visit ended early and in the ER. But he is all good.There are no bathrooms down by the water, you have to walk up to the park.There is a small store in the park but we didn’t visit.We stopped at the cafe down the road coming up from the town and picked up sandwiches and home bakes cookies. Super yummy
Freaking AMAZING!Definitly going back soon!The natural Slide made of rocks is mesmerizing. I took my 5 year old and she had a blast. It has its shallow areas but I would recommend some floaties for those kiddos who cant swim.Must take water shoes!They will come in handy, specially with all the rocks on the bottom some can be sharp.Not very much shade so if you have those pop up beach tents take it.They have very clean restrooms!Unlike most campgrounds around that just have those toilets with a hole on the ground.They have a picnic area, and a snack store on site.They also have apple picking so for the kids its a great before or after activity.
Unspeakable beauty. Breathtaking views. The water is heavenly. Apple picking was a good experience. Really awesome experience
Beautiful place, been there often and still find new areas to see. Will definitely go again.
$20 for parking and that is the only fee you are going to have to pay. About 15 minutes from Sedona, the scenic view to slide rock its a treat of its own. Pay attention though because it is a one way highway with plenty of hikers. Depending on what time you get there, you may have to wait due to the parking lot being full. We had to wait approximately 45 minutes. And there is no phone service. So... get to talking with your family or friends. The park has a small shop with all the necessities, for example: you can buy water shoes ($15), snacks, food, umbrellas, souvenirs, shirts, ice cream, and much more. They have lockers which you can rent in order to safeguard items you dont want to take with you. All we took was two backpacks with snacks and towels. The actual walk to the creek is about 15 minutes. Enjoy the walk because it has great view. The massive red rock in the distance is breathtaking. You will go down some steps that will lead you to the creek. Once at the bottom you can pick a spot to settle. BE AWARE. The rocks in the water are very very slippery. The water is cold..but once you acclimate, you will be fine. Peaceful, and enjoyable. Not very packed. Plenty of room of everyone. I highly recommend it. Follow me and my adventures fb: Sin Aguayo ig:@SinAguayo
We had a fantastic time here at slide rock. Be warned, though, no one escapes injury. We came equipped with wetsuits (to break our fall when we slipped on algae – a guarantee -and to keep us warm in the snowmelt), water shoes so we could attempt to walk in the ungroomed wilderness, and still, we all got a bit battered. Still, not joking when I say it was definitely worth the injuries. We arrived right at 8 AM on a Monday, and got right in. The sliding was great fun, but don’t expect anyone to socially distance. We found our own little cove and spread out so felt ok with it. A great time had by all.
Should visit place ... drive in even if you see parking lot full. Don’t walk in during Covid time they won’t allow you. Worth a wait ...?
Its beautiful water was COLD!!! lots of falls and Fire is not far away so if you get injured its a good thing. Price was 35.00 for 5 people to use day use for summer 10.00 for winter. Staff was mostly friendly. I will definitely be going again!
A beautiful place to spend the day if ur in Sedona AZ. The surrounding view is Incredible, if it a warm day u can hang out in the river. There are spots to bbq and enjoy family time in this amazing area filled with beauty..
One of the best vacation spots for kids and adults alike. Gorgeous scenery. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Lots of history. Take a hike, swim the the cook waters, or slide down slide rock! Cliff jumping is fun too! Can not wait to return.
Great place to dip your feet in the cold water!
Front desk attendant was very knowledgeable and friendly. Area was great for a base camp to explore local area and grand canyons.
We drove almost 3 hrs to get to the park, got there at 5 pm on the dot and the sign park closed at 6 pm but the gate was closed for parking. We asked the park ranger why it says the park is closed at 6 pm but we cant enter at 5 pm. The ranger was very rude and snapped and said the park actually closes at 6 but we kick people out at 5 pm. So thats why I couldnt enter. I told him that doesnt make sense from the sign to kick people out an hour early. He just shrugged and turned his back on me to end the conversation. DO NOT Recommend this place. Save your $20 as there is plenty of places to park along the road with trails leading down to the water.
This place is awesome, I suggest everyone go at least once. I drive from New Mexico to visit and loved it. The apple trees are awesome and we took some home. There are weird bugs in the water but other than that it is beautiful.
Simply beautiful. A little too cold to take a dip today, but we enjoyed the beauty, and watching others freeze
Beautiful! Easy to get to the river. It actually has a rock you can slide down in the river. #Rawrvers
Great swimming hole. Sunbathers everywhere soaking up the sunshine.
Half our party got in & the other half didnt. There is no cell service so we couldnt reach each other. Had to keep driving by looking for the part of our party that had got in. We had to all leave & pray that wed get in later. We were lucky enough to all get in around 1pm and once we did it was beautiful. After a rocky morning start we ended up having a great afternoon/evening.
This was a highlight to our trip it was a lot of fun. Make sure you bring a towel and be prepared to be very cold the water is so cold.
One of the most scenic places I have ever visited. Super calm filled with creeks, mountains and lots of trees. Abundance of fresh air and all the things nature can offer mankind. We hv been there in early November so weather was good too like high 50 to mid 60s perfect for a good trek.
Great place to beat the heat! Public restrooms with changing areas, water fountains, small store with food, floaties, water shoes, towels, and other summer gear. Handicapped parking lot, but not down to the river. Arrived on a Thursday at 1130 and after we arrived there were 6 parking spots left. We left around 2pm and there were many open spots.
Well never made it in, sad face, you better get there early if you wanna chance to get in, other than that Id bet its a beautiful place
If you want to cool off in Oak Creek among the red rocks this is a great place. No real trails though.
Beautiful park with some cabins and a general store. In this off season, there were workers prepping the Apple orchard which provides products for sale in the general store. The highlight is the long, wide stream that people slide down in the summer. There are beautiful rocky walls and shallows. The snowmelt was running when we were there in Jan. Looking forward to a summer visit! (Definitely wear water shoes for wading!)** Please LIKE my review, if it helps you!
Beautiful river with natural pools to swim, a small cliff to jump from and a small section to slide with the current along the rock. The park gets PACKED with guests and it can be difficult finding a spot to sit near the water. The entry fee is also pretty extreme.
When I was driving from Flagstaff to Sedona, I accidentally found this natural wonder. Actually it is an local/state park but it’s very interesting to walk around, swim and jump there in to the water. Many locals were having sunbathing and lots of children enjoying the sliding rock aqua parks. There is a small market as well so that you can buy some simple needs and some souvenirs. Also some historical buildings which are not so old.
Beautiful crystal clear water. Nice shaded places to sit. Beautiful hiking and scenery
Awesome experience. Spent 1/2 with the kids and really had a great time. Be prepared to walk a bit to get to a quite area of the river when it is at full capacity. Right now they are severely limiting the number of people to about 1/2 of the parking lot and once that is full they shut down for the day. Seems a little extreme for an outdoor location but it is what it is. Only negative is that they charge $20 bucks to park! One of the most expensive parks I have been to with the exception of a National park.
Great place to have fun with kids or anyone. Its beautiful to look at and many pools, slides, and jumping points. It can get very crowded on weekends so come during the week u less you dont mind crowds.
Amazing! Sliding, rock jumping, sun bathing and all while surrounded by majestic scenery. You can bring your own food or they have a little store. MUST bring water shoes. It’s not required but it should be. The rocks are very slick. A second suit and a pair of exercise shorts over girl suits wouldn’t hurt as the rocks tend to tear up one’s bottoms.
Lots if fun.. great place to hike and jump in
The place was so beautiful and full of scenic beauty. I stayed at friends place in phoenix and this was at easy drivable distance. The drive way is too good and beautiful. You can say this is a weekend place and can go there for weekend fun. If you do not have much time to go to canyon or you have small kids then you may satisfy yourself visiting this place.
Very crowded this time of year, but a beautiful area to visit.
Great scenery, perfect place to cool off. Water shoes are a must, bring a first aid kit and ice packs for small injuries. Shade is limited. There is a long walk from the parking lot to the stairs and then ONLY stairs and a narrow rocky path to get to the water. You will have to carry everything you bring with you. Fun for families, no wheelchair access. Bathrooms and a small store are near the parking lot.
To describe is something that Im not sure can be done. If you are in Sedona it is something you have to do. The water though is cold so be ready.
It was great till it started to rain hard. But we had a great time. You need to put some benches closer. Its a walk to slide rock
Would have been cooler if I brought swim trunks lol
It was great. Not crowded but thats because of covid. Get there early still we got there at 815am and it was still about half full
Loved hiking and swimming in the ice cold water . I jumped off the rock into the water and all I wouldnt miss a opportunity to do so . I will definitely return. Catch me on the trails.
Best place to cool off. Find a deep spot and float on an @floatnthang. Excellent for chill’n with your beverage FloatnThang.com
Place is awesome, a lot of fun, but beware, it is very crowded. The system is pretty bad. If you show up from 7am (opening) to 8am you might get in. Any other time of the day its one car in, one car out. So you could wait for 2 hours driving back and forth and if someone else gets lucky, they can jump in front of you line. Its a really poor system that could be fixed with reservations or something
Fun for kids. Nice that they limited visitors. Not overcrowded.
Fun, beautiful, cold water, slippery rocks. Happy friendly crowd.
Please update your hours to accurately state what time you close off access to the water. Drove along way only to be denied entry because you failed to accurately show your hours.
The rangers were so helpful with information about the land it self. Also you can see deer in the field where the apples grow just enjoying there life. The rocks are just amazing to look at. An also the water is rich with minerals with the fresh air to breath. It’s all worth the adventure!!!..
Packed & expensive to park.Water was really cold.I enjoyed the scenery.
Was so beautiful place we come back soon
Great swimming dont go in October too cold for swimming but beautiful and worth seeing. Gets crowded songo early during summer
This place is fun. I suggest arriving early if you are going on a weekend, it gets packed pretty quick and the parking lot gets full. The entrance fee is $30 on weekends and during weekdays the fee is $20, these prices are for vehicles with 1-4 adults. Additional people in the car are an extra $5 on top of your entrance fee. I recommend bringing water shoes, the rocks in the water are slippery. You’ll still slip with the water shoes but not as much. Compared to being barefoot or wearing socks. Plus, your not stepping on little rocks barefoot (like stepping on LEGO pieces). I learned from my first visit to Slide Rock, not to be barefoot. But if you want to be barefoot... you do you boo :) Slide Rock Market sells water shoes but I believe they are $15. And YES, the water is freaking cold!! I suggest just going for it, you’ll forget how cold it is fast. Have fun and please be safe!
Such a beautiful park. Totally worth the visit
We loved it.. it was packed! Very slippery =((( definitely need swimmer shoes our kids fell a few times =( but it was fun
Absolutely gorgeous park, but I’d recommend only visiting off-season. During the summer it is extremely over-crowded.
Beautiful! This place is a must see.The red rocks create levels on the sides of the river where you can relax enjoying the beauty of this place.In one part of the river, the water dug slides in the red rocks. About 15 ft in length. And you can literally slide in it like at the aqua park! The water is cold, but great for a hot day.There are plenty trees where you can repair yourself from the sun.This site is located within a vast park with different trails.This site is clean and definitely suitable for families with young kids. The park can get very busy. Best enjoyable during the week. The fee is also very reasonable $10.00Mind that there are stairs and the rocks can be hard to be walked on with things like a stroller.
Loved it. Nice trail along the river and also one above it. Ice cold water. The views are beautiful and the walk very easy. Worth the $10 parking.
Beautiful. If you are a 100% disabled veteran you can get a pass for all state parks in Arizona with no expiration. Also 3 people can get in free with the veteran.
We came here in late December, the weather was a little cool but it was sunny and an enjoyable day. There were not a lot of people here so it was nice being able to see the creek without hoards of people in it. We got some great pictures.
Had a blast at Slide Rock today. It was worth the drive to Sedona. It was our first time visiting and we will definitely be back. There are a lot of beautiful places to see oh, a lot of cool places to swim.
Beautiful! Great place to visit while in AZ after hitting a couple of the hike trails on the Sedona mountains. The water is really really cold but lots of fun. The kids enjoyed sliding down the natural rock formation and doing cannon ball jumps of the cliff. Definitely come prepared with a cooler, chairs and something for shade.
Truly one of the most fantastical places i have ever been
Cool place to bring your children. Prepare yourself for cold waters but the ace ice views are amazing. Spoke to two park rangers who were really friendly. Crystal clear water and easy access just a short walk from parking lot.
This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The pictures dont do it justice. It was 25 or so degrees when I was there on December 30 so I didnt do any rock sliding. Trekking around the area revealed a number of hidden picturesque areas. This place is a must visit! I cant wait to return in the summer.
What a great place to visit! We werent sure what to expect but it was definitely worth the entrance fee, very reasonable! Be careful though slippery rocks in places, rough terrain to walk around if you are not careful and the water is extremely cold! But it feels great! Wish we would have brought swim suits didnt realize we could enjoy the water. The current of the water is not strong at all at least in the sections we walked around.
Wonderful place for a picnic. Bring your food and drinks to enjoy your day. If you want a good spot near to the water bring your chairs and sun shade. Also a nice walking trail with amazing views. There are some potholes were the water is deep good for a swim other places is knee high good for kids.
Visited in February when the weather was cool and crisp. Snow still capped the mountain peaks. Made a few stops at various areas to sightsee and take pictures. Geologic features painted in various shades of red make for a unique location. Found a stream running parallel with the highway. Stopped down by the water to have a picnic. Calm constant running water just 10 feet from our position made for a pleasant experience. Sedona is one of Arizonas treasures.
A very fun slide to have fun apples are for free only if you didnt buy the bag
A beautiful place to get away and unwind for a bit cant wait to go bck again
Dont miss this spot if your in the area in the summertime and you dont mind a little chill in your swimming water. Breathtaking views, clear water and rocks to jump off into a deep pool. Careful of the slippery rocks near the slides, saw lots of folks go down. Also huge picnic areas with BBQs Make at least a half day of it if can. 20$ charge per car or 5$ pp if you walk in. Worth it.
Great lil gem tucked away near Sedona! Amazing scenic views, a neat lil market, lots of covered picnic spaces, little bits of preserved history and all easy access! The water is crystal clear and refreshing! The actual slide part was a bit disappointing as we thought it would be a bit more grand than it is. We more enjoyed the 10 foot and the 32 foot cliff jumping. We went mid-week during school and were surprised how busy it was, so cant imagine what weekends are like. We will certainly go enjoy again!
Its a good idea to get there super early probably around 6:30 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m, that way you can be close to the front of the line. Wear running shoes for the walk down to the creek.It is very rocky on the bottom half of the trail with no side rails.
- Address:6871 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
- Site:http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/
- Phone:+1 928-282-3034
- State park
- Monday:8am–6pm
- Tuesday:8am–6pm
- Wednesday:8am–6pm
- Thursday:8am–6pm
- Friday:8am–6pm
- Saturday:8am–6pm
- Sunday:8am–6pm
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
- Good for kids:Yes
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