Grasshopper Point
- Elevation
- 4,366 ft
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
Entry needs a reservation or permit. Entry fee: $15/vehicle/day (≤5) or $4/person. Grasshopper Point is a creek pool on Oak Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. See every spot on Oak Creek.
Closures and warnings
Cliff jumping and diving are discouraged: varying depths, hidden rocks, and unforeseen objects. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Creek pool |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | About 2.5 miles north of Sedona on SR 89A; no left turn into the site when southbound from Flagstaff (turn around at Midgley Bridge). |
| Parking | Paved lot at Grasshopper Point. Max vehicle length 24 ft; no RVs, trailers, buses, or oversized vehicles. |
| Fee | $15/vehicle/day (≤5) or $4/person. Coconino Hospitality Annual Pass OK; Red Rock & America the Beautiful not accepted. |
| Hours | April 1 to October 31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (exit until dusk). November 1 to March 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (exit until dusk). |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Elevation | 4,366 ft |
| Managed by | US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest) / Coconino Hospitality |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Vault toilets and picnic tables; no potable water. Swimming hole is shaded and cool. |
Rules
| Camping | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Fires | Not allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Grasshopper Point open?
Cliff jumping and diving are discouraged: varying depths, hidden rocks, and unforeseen objects. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: April 1 to October 31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (exit until dusk). November 1 to March 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (exit until dusk).
Can you swim at Grasshopper Point?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Grasshopper Point.
How do you get to Grasshopper Point?
The road in is paved. About 2.5 miles north of Sedona on SR 89A; no left turn into the site when southbound from Flagstaff (turn around at Midgley Bridge). Parking: Paved lot at Grasshopper Point. Max vehicle length 24 ft; no RVs, trailers, buses, or oversized vehicles.
Do you need a reservation for Grasshopper Point?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Grasshopper Point?
The fee is $15/vehicle/day (≤5) or $4/person. Coconino Hospitality Annual Pass OK; Red Rock & America the Beautiful not accepted.
What facilities are at Grasshopper Point?
Restrooms, shade structures, and picnic sites. No drinking water. Vault toilets and picnic tables; no potable water. Swimming hole is shaded and cool.
What are the rules at Grasshopper Point?
Camping is not allowed, fires are not allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Grasshopper Point is inside Coconino National Forest .
Just outside: Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness (0.6 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/recreation/grasshopper-point-swimming-picnic-area (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / elevationFt, access.fee / permitRequired / hours / parking / roadNote, access.amenities, rules.fires / glass / camping, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / entryType, hazardNote, access.roadSurface)
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