Slide Rock State Park
Swim area open; closes on high-water days
The park reports its swim area has reopened in coordination with the revised Forest Service order. On October 19 the park posted no advisory; it closed the swim area on October 12 for high, rushing water. Reopening is not a guarantee of safe swimming conditions. Follow the park’s latest guidance.
Check today’s park notice before planning to swim. The swim area has reopened, but the September 30 review found advice against swimming after heavy rainfall. Entry is by vehicle only; no walk-ins, drop-offs or bicycle entries. The listed fee from August 22, 2026 through April 2027 is $20 per vehicle for 1–4 people.
The facts
- Open right now?
- Swim area open; closes on high-water days (checked October 19)
- Cost
- $20/vehicle (1–4 people), August 22, 2026–April 2027; see park for other dates and additional-person fees
- Hours
- Jan 31–Nov 20: 8am–6pm; Nov 21–Jan 30: 9am–5pm. Entry and swim area close one hour earlier; holiday exceptions apply.
- Pass required
- Arizona State Parks entry fee — no federal or Red Rock pass accepted
- Parking
- Vehicle entry only. No walk-ins, drop-offs, or bicycle entry.
Getting there
6871 N State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Get directions →Fees and entry
The park lists $20 per vehicle (1–4 people) from August 22, 2026 through April 2027. It lists $30 for May–August 21, 2026; do not assume that establishes next summer’s dates or rates. Check the current fee schedule for additional people and other vehicle types. Red Rock and federal recreation passes do not replace the state park entry fee.
No walk-ins, drop-offs or bicycle entry. The park prohibits lining up along the driveway or highway before opening or when parking is full.
Hours and autumn visits
Published hours are 8am–6pm January 31–November 20, then 9am–5pm November 21–January 30. Entry and the swim area close an hour before the park. Holidays have exceptions, including Christmas closure. The park says there is no apple picking for fall 2026.
Water conditions
Read the current park notice and water-quality information before entering the creek. The September 30 review found a reopened swim area alongside advice against swimming after heavy rainfall. Those statements describe different things: legal access and current swimming advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Slide Rock State Park cost?
The park lists $20 per vehicle for 1–4 people from August 22, 2026 through April 2027. Check its current schedule for other dates, extra people and vehicle types.
Does my Red Rock Pass work at Slide Rock?
No. Slide Rock is an Arizona State Park, a completely separate system from the Forest Service. Neither the Red Rock Pass nor America the Beautiful is accepted.
Is Slide Rock open right now?
The swim area is open on its normal schedule (checked October 19); the park closes it on high-water days, as it did October 12. Check its latest park and water-quality notices before entering the creek.
Can I walk into Slide Rock instead of driving?
No. The park permits entry by vehicle through the entry station only — no walk-ins, drop-offs, or bicycle entry.
Is the water at Slide Rock clean?
The swim area is open on its normal schedule (checked October 19); the park closes it on high-water days, as it did October 12. Check its latest park and water-quality notices before entering the creek.
Facts on this page last verified July 28, 2026. Fees, hours, and access rules change seasonally — confirm with the official source before a long drive.