The park opening will be delayed until 11:00 a.m. due to road conditions.
The park's restrooms are currently closed due to a construction project on the wastewater treatment facility. Porta-potties and handwashing stations are available in the meantime. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the park experience for all our visitors.
No walk-ins, drop-offs or bicycle entries permitted: admission only by vehicle via the entry station.
Fall Fest at Slide Rock
Slide Rock State Park
Sunday, October 3, 2026 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Celebrate fall in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon at our annual Fall Festival. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while having lunch and soaking in every aspect of this gorgeous venue. Enjoy interesting and educational demonstrations, plus plenty of kids' activities. Experience all of this while enjoying the various wildlife and native plants of Slide Rock State Park!
This event is free with paid park entry.
MORE EVENTS
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Saturdays and Sundays
Apple Packing Shed Open House
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.
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First Friday of each month
First Friday Hikes at Slide Rock State Park
Join a ranger led hike and learn about the history of Slide Rock State Park. This is an Outdors250 event.
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Saturday, March 21
World Water Day 2026 at Slide Rock
Learn about local and state organizations that are leading efforts to manage and protect our natural resources, engage in hands-on activities related to natural and man-made water systems, and survey the macroinvertebrates living in Oak Creek.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Star Party at Slide Rock
Join Slide Rock State Park and the Northern Arizona University Astronomy Club for a night under the stars!
