Day Trips

Slide Rock State Park, the natural water slide.

Slide Rock is a stretch of Oak Creek north of Sedona where the creek runs down a slick sandstone channel, making a natural water slide. It is a popular summer swim, and in cooler months it is a scenic stop on a Sedona day.

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Fees and hours

Detail
October to April$20 per vehicle, 1 to 4 people
May to September$30 per vehicle, 1 to 4 people
Extra people$5 each; under 6 free
Jan 31 to Nov 208am to 6pm; entry and swim area close 5pm
Nov 21 to Jan 309am to 5pm; entry and swim area close 4pm

Closed on Christmas Day. Fees and hours from Arizona State Parks, October 2026.

Tips for a group

  • •Cars: the fee is per vehicle for up to four people, so fewer cars costs less.
  • •Water shoes: the rock is slippery and the water is cold, even in summer.
  • •Summer crowds: arrive at opening on warm weekends.
  • •Pets: not allowed in the creek area, and not in the park from May 1 to September 30.

Combine it with a Sedona day trip or Devil’s Bridge.

Where to stay

Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Slide Rock State Park?

$20 per vehicle (1 to 4 people) from October to April and $30 from May to September, plus $5 per extra person. Children under 6 are free.

Can you swim at Slide Rock in winter?

The water is very cold in winter. Most visitors come to swim from late spring to early fall.

Are dogs allowed at Slide Rock?

Pets are not allowed in the creek area, and not in the park from May 1 to September 30.

Fees, hours and rules from Arizona State Parks (azstateparks.com), checked October 2026.

Your Home Base

Stay at Paradise Reserve.

Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.

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