Slide Rock
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: May-Aug 21, 2026: $30/vehicle (1-4). Slide Rock is a swim rock on Oak Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. See every spot on Oak Creek.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Swim rock |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk. |
| Water clarity | Natural sandstone slide about 80 ft long and 2.5 to 4 ft wide with about a 7 percent decline; algae makes the rock slippery. About 1/2 mile of Oak Creek open for swimming, wading, and sliding. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Park entry by vehicle only via the entry station on Highway 89A. No walk-ins, drop-offs, or bicycle entries. Do not line up on the driveway or highway before opening or when the lot is full. |
| When it fills | Lot fills on busy days; visitors may not line up along Highway 89A when full. |
| Fee | May-Aug 21, 2026: $30/vehicle (1-4). Aug 22, 2026-Apr 2027: $20/vehicle (1-4). Extra people $5; under 6 free. |
| Hours | Jan 31-Nov 20: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (entry/swim close 5). Nov 21-Jan 30: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (close 4). Last entry 1 hr before close. Christmas closed. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Reservation window | Reservations are not available for day-use entry. |
| Managed by | Arizona State Parks (Slide Rock State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Two ADA restroom buildings with sinks and drinking fountain above the creek; vault toilet near the creek. Picnic areas and park store/market. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Slide Rock open?
Hours: Jan 31-Nov 20: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (entry/swim close 5). Nov 21-Jan 30: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (close 4). Last entry 1 hr before close. Christmas closed.
Can you swim at Slide Rock?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Slide Rock. Lifeguards: No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk.
How do you get to Slide Rock?
The road in is paved. Parking: Park entry by vehicle only via the entry station on Highway 89A. No walk-ins, drop-offs, or bicycle entries. Do not line up on the driveway or highway before opening or when the lot is full. Lot fills on busy days; visitors may not line up along Highway 89A when full.
Do you need a reservation for Slide Rock?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Slide Rock?
The fee is May-Aug 21, 2026: $30/vehicle (1-4). Aug 22, 2026-Apr 2027: $20/vehicle (1-4). Extra people $5; under 6 free.
What facilities are at Slide Rock?
Restrooms, drinking water, shade structures, and picnic sites. Two ADA restroom buildings with sinks and drinking fountain above the creek; vault toilet near the creek. Picnic areas and park store/market.
What are the rules at Slide Rock?
Dogs are not allowed and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Slide Rock is inside Slide Rock State Park .
Just outside: Coconino National Forest (under 0.1 mi) , Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness (0.1 mi) .
Sources
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- https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName, access.fee / hours / parking / permitRequired / reservationWindow, rules.dogs, access.roadSurface)
- https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock/explore/facility-information (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.glass, access.amenities, swimmerNotes.entryType)
- https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock/oak-creek/swimming (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / waterClarityNote / lifeguardSeason)
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