Visitors can pick apples at Slide Rock State Park starting on September 15, and continuing while apples last.
Park entry and swim area close one hour prior to closing.
NO PETS are allowed in the park through September 30. This will be an annual restriction.
No walk-ins, drop-offs or bicycle entries permitted: admission only by vehicle via the entry station.
Reservations are not available. Park entry is first-come, first-served.
The park opens at 8 a.m. Lining up on the road prior to opening is not permitted due to the hazardous highway conditions it creates.
Programs & Events
Slide Rock State Park
Apple Picking at Slide Rock
Beginning September 15, 2025
Park hours
Apple picking is back in season! Stop by the park to pick your own apples for a cash-only donation.
Apple Packing Shed Open House
Wednesdays 9-11 a.m.
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946.
Fall Fest at Slide Rock
Sunday, October 19, 2025
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall is on its way, and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons at Slide Rock State Park! Join us for the annual Fall Festival. Colored leaves, red rocks, and cooler temperatures will have the whole family enjoying the transition to autumn!
Oak Creek Collaborative Cleanup
Saturday, November 8, 2025
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for a collaborative clean-up event. Keeping Oak Creek clean takes all of us!
