Arizona's 80-Foot Rock Slide Is Basically a Natural Waterpark

@matadornetwork #SlideRockStatePark is one of Arizona’s best swimming spots. The natural water slide is about 80 feet long. It’s located just 15 minutes from Sedona or 40 minutes from Flagstaff ️ #naturalwaterslide #sliderock #traveltiktok #arizonalife ♬ Home – Speed songs

It’s not very wide — roughly about four feet across — but the algae on the rocks is slippery enough that it’ll keep you moving in the correct direction. You won’t get stuck between rocks, though it’s not such a powerful stream that you’ll feel out of control. And the ride only takes a few seconds.

The pool at the bottom is also a fabulous place to hang out in the summer, and it’s large enough for jumping and wading even if you don’t feel up for the slide. In the summer, it’s a popular place to hang out and picnic. Just be sure to follow Leave No Trace rules, and don’t bring any glass bottles.

From the main Slide Rock State Park parking lot, it’s only a .3-mile walk to reach the waterslide. The section where the waterslide is is the only section of the river open to guests, and it may be helpful to wear some kind of water sandal or even a quick-drying hiking shoe to protect your feel while walking around. Though the slide is pretty smooth, the rocks nearby can be slippery, so be careful when walking around and use your hands to steady yourself when climbing through the water. It can also be quite cold (definitely don’t confuse this with a hot spring) and use caution as there are no lifeguards on duty, especially if you’re with children.

Slide Rock State Park is open most days from 8 AM to 6 PM, and admission is $20 per car.