State park in Arizona

Slide Rock State Park Map

Interactive map of Slide Rock State Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 81°F now🕔 8:16 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Slide Rock State Park is a state park in Arizona. Slide Rock State Park is known for a natural water slide in Oak Creek.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Slide Rock State Park with clear sky. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 69°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Slide Rock State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.

The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 105 mi away. Nearby highlights include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park and Havasu Falls.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 8.1°F above the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Slide Rock State Park today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Slide Rock State Park

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Coordinates: 34°56′39.1″N 111°45′11.2″W (34.9442, -111.7531)

Quick facts about Slide Rock State Park

TypeState park
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°56′39.1″N 111°45′11.2″W (34.9442, -111.7531)
Established1985
Known fora natural water slide in Oak Creek
Local time8:16 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Neighboring state and provincial parks in Arizona

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Getting to Slide Rock State Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Sedona · 5 mi · roughly 7 min driving
  • Phoenix · 105 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Tucson · 193 mi · roughly 4.4 h driving
  • Las Vegas · 208 mi · roughly 4.8 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Slide Rock State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX105 miPhoenix
Harry Reid International AirportLAS207 miLas Vegas

Things to do in Slide Rock State Park

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Slide Rock State Park?

Slide Rock State Park is a state park in Arizona. Its coordinates are 34.9442, -111.7531. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Slide Rock State Park right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Slide Rock State Park?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Slide Rock State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Slide Rock State Park in?

Slide Rock State Park observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:16 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Slide Rock State Park?

The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 105 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 207 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Slide Rock State Park?

Popular options include Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls, Petrified Forest National Park and Antelope Canyon.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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