Experts' Choice Award Slide Rock State Park
8 expert reviews
“Don't sweat the summertime in the cool pools at Slide Rock State Park, whose 80-foot-long water-carved sandstone chute gets its titular slip from algae”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "A good place for a picnic, Slide Rock is 7 miles north of Sedona...one downside is the traffic, particularly on summer weekends; you might have to wait to get into the park after mid-morning." Full review
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Unfortunately, the popularity of the stream has led to the occasional midsummer closing due to E. coli–bacteria infestations; the water is tested daily and there is a water-quality hotline at 602/542–0202.
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The creek pours over tiers of smooth sandstone at this park, which is a popular swimming hole on hot summer days." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Picnic and swim in scenic Oak Creek Canyon at Slide Rock State Park. Gun down a thrilling, all-natural 50-foot-long waterslide carved into the Oak Creek Canyon riverbed." Full review
Lonely Planet "The lush valley is especially vibrant in autumn when the cottonwoods flutter yellow in the breeze, which is also when the apples are ripe in Slide Rock State Park's orchard. The 286-acre..."
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April 6, 2021
Lonely Planet "To skim down an 80ft sandstone chute into Oak Creek, grab your gear and head to Slide Rock State Park. The park's stone channel has a seven-percent decline and gets its slickness from..."
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August 12, 2021
Lonely Planet "Sedona is celebrated for its ancient monoliths, but there's an ultra-cool oasis carved out of the rusty-red sandstone – namely a natural slide. At Slide Rock State Park, you can launch..."
Time Out "The heart of Sedona, this state park attracts families and groups all year round for baking sun, picnics and a lot of splashing in pools. If you're in Sedona, you have to visit Slide..."
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