We visited 2nd weekend of October. It was not packed at all because most people want to come when its scorching hot in the valley. Well I promise you it was warm enough to go now without the crowds. Wether you go in July or October the water is freezing but your body numbs to it and the sun warms you up. Yes a milliom times you must be extra careful with how you walk because its slippery. We had our 6 and 3 year old and we were perfectly fine. We had a beautiful day.

Beautiful place! We went with our kids (9 and 10). I felt it was plenty safe as long as you know what you are getting in to. The rocks submerged in the creek are VERY slippery, which is indicated on the website. The only other negative was how cold the water was, maybe it’s because we were there in October but I read the water rarely gets above 55 degrees ever. Other than that, I could have spent an entire day there hiking and looking at the scenery. My kids enjoyed the slides. They look a bit more dangerous than they are. There weren’t any sharp edges or rough spots to get injured on. The slides were slippery and smooth enough that you just glide right through. It was beautiful!!!

We stopped at the Slide Rock national park on a whim and so glad we did. The cost to get in the park was $25. Once there you walk the trails and head towards the water along the granite banks. The views are so amazing. The water was extremely cold for October but we had fun watching people just jump off the cliffs or slide down the rocks in the natural spring. My husband and son did walk as far as they could along the waterway. I was just sitting and enjoying watching the people in the water. We ended being here for several hours. Highly recommend.

The park charges a $10 fee for cars and SUVs with 4 ppl and an additional $5 per each additional person. Special rates apply to seniors, children, and military personnel. Bring snacks and water if you are planning to stay a while because depending on the time of year you're traveling the little stores at the entrance of the park may/may not be open. PLEASE, wear water shoes with good grip if you are planning on going into the water because the algae make the area EXTREMELY slippery. The water temp can range from freezing cold to warm and toasty depending on the season you visit so be mindful of this. There are bathrooms located at the entrance of the park and in the park next to the river, which is great so you do not have to go far if needed. Most ppl walk to the left after coming down the stairs but you can also walk right to get some good pics of the bridge. Be careful because some of the rocks are jagged so carefully look before placing your foot down. Overall the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful with great photo opportunities. I would plan on spending at least 2-3 hours to swim and explore the area.

My brothers and I came here during a nice day in late November. Entrance Fee in November thru February is $10/car with up to 4 adults ($5 for additional adults). $20 - $30 the rest of the year. There was only a handful of people walking about. The water is too frigid this time of the year to go swimming. We just hiked along Oak Creek scrambling over rocks and boulders, enjoying the beauty and serenity of the area.

Short hike to the water. Beautiful place where rocks meet water. Recommend going earlier in day. Should allot at least 2 hours. Water is clear but very cold in February. Practice caution as there are no barricades at the top of the trail overlooking the creek and can be dangerous if little ones wonder from the viewing bench. Overall a must see and different than all the red rock hikes.

Stunning setting as Oak Creek carves its way over the flat red rocks with some small rapids that folks use to cool off on hot days. We visited in March so water was too cold for that. But enjoyed the Pendley Homestead Trail, Clifftop Trail and the lower Creekside path. Admission was $20 per car in March but is higher on weekends/peak season. The America the Beautiful pass is not accepted here. Nice bathrooms and even a small snack/ice cream/market which opens in warmer weather.

Jaclyn was the daring one, braving the 57 degree water for a slide. We enjoyed not going in. The park was closing so $20 was for 45 minutes of sliding. The area is scenic and the park rangers diligent. Nice for a hot day, although today was 80.

We visited this place 7 years ago, but because it is so nice, we returned. The walks are short but nice, the surroundi gs are great, especially the stream. Great place for families with children. Entrance fee is 20 usd but valid for 7 days.

What a fun day we had here!! It was a blast sliding down the rock crevices! The water was cold but when I got in quickly and began sliding, it didn't bother me. It was great to watch other people slide down the crevices too. One word of caution though......change into your bathing suit at one of the bathrooms before going down to the rock area because the bathroom there is really disgusting!