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.
Oak Creek Collaborative Cleanup
Slide Rock State Park
Saturday, November 8, 2025 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for the second annual Oak Creek Collaborative Cleanup on Saturday, November 8!
Over 15 organizations are coming together to care for Oak Creek, an area that sees about 4 million visitors each year. Oak Creek provides a valuable source of drinking water and is one of the few perennial streams in Arizona’s high desert region, making it a vital resource to people and wildlife.
A clean Oak Creek is within our reach, so grab a friend and join us for this collaborative clean up event! Register online and bring your confirmation email to the cleanup to facilitate entry and check-in at the park: https://form.jotform.com/252324679853164.
Meet at Slide Rock State Park (6871 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ).
What to Bring:
💧 Water
🥨 Snacks
👒 Hat & Sun protection
👟 Closed-toed shoes
MORE EVENTS
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Beginning September 15, 2025
Apple Picking at Slide Rock
Apple picking is back in season! Stop by the park to pick your own apples for a cash-only donation.
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Wednesdays
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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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Fall Fest at Slide Rock
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!
