📷 Coconino National Forest, Public domainSlide Rock State Park
Sedona, AZ
A natural 25 m water slide worn into the sandstone of Oak Creek, on an old apple farm. Very busy in summer; the lot fills by late morning and swimming closes if bacteria levels are high.
- Nearest town
- Sedona, AZ
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.9437, -111.7527
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Camp AvalonCampsite9 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Fort Tuthill County CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsCaravansToilets
- Lakeview CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Kit Carson RV ParkMotorhome stopover17 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Woody Mountain CampgroundMotorhome stopover17 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- KOA Holiday - FlagstaffMotorhome stopover22 mi from Slide Rock State ParkTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Slide Rock State Park?
Slide Rock State Park is in Sedona, AZ, at GPS 34.9437, -111.7527. It is about 19 mi from Flagstaff.
Can you camp near Slide Rock State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Manzanita Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Slide Rock State Park?
Slide Rock State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff and Red rocks, a copper town and Sinagua ruins: by camper through Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, the Verde Valley and on to Jerome.
What is there to see near Slide Rock State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Oak Creek Canyon Vista (4 mi), Chapel of the Holy Cross (8 mi), Red Rock Crossing (Crescent Moon) (9 mi) and Lowell Observatory (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Slide Rock State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)