Wild Swim Atlas

    Slide Rock Swim Area

    Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, ArizonaCreek on Oak CreekPublic swimming allowed

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    A half-mile section of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park is open for swimming, wading and sliding.

    Water
    Creek, Oak Creek
    Entry
    $30 per vehicle for 1–4 adults from May 1 to August 21, 2026; $20 per vehicle for 1–4 adults from August 22, 2026 to April 2027; additional adults $5.
    Swim hours
    Jan. 31–Nov. 20: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; swim area closes at 5 p.m. Nov. 21–Jan. 30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; swim area closes at 4 p.m. Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Christmas: closed.
    Facilities
    Natural water slide, swimming area, restrooms, picnic areas
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard.
    Dogs
    No pets in the creek area year-round. No pets in the park from May 1 to September 30. Outside that period, pets must be leashed and attended.
    Managed by
    Arizona State Parks

    Getting there

    Slide Rock Swim Area is near Sedona, Arizona. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    34.9477, -111.7541

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    Know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Keep pets leashed and attended outside the seasonal park restriction.
    • Do not bring pets into the creek area.
    • Do not use glass containers in the swim area.

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    Questions about Slide Rock Swim Area

    Can you swim at Slide Rock Swim Area?

    Yes. The public may swim, wade and slide in the Oak Creek area. There is no lifeguard, and swimming is at your own risk.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Slide Rock Swim Area?

    $30 per vehicle for 1–4 adults from May 1 to August 21, 2026; $20 per vehicle for 1–4 adults from August 22, 2026 to April 2027; additional adults $5.

    Are dogs allowed at Slide Rock Swim Area?

    No pets in the creek area year-round. No pets in the park from May 1 to September 30. Outside that period, pets must be leashed and attended.

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