State park in Arizona

Slide Rock State Park Travel Guide

Slide Rock State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 55°F now🕔 5:41 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Slide Rock State Park

⚠️Sun, Nov 1: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: damaging gusts to 44 mph.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 44 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 55°F (13°C) in Slide Rock State Park with clear sky. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 41°F to 59°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is 14°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Slide Rock State Park today at 10/10. 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

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Slide Rock State Park right now

☀️
55°F
Clear sky · feels like 50°F
Humidity46%
Wind3 mph N
Gusts3 mph
UV index0.2 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure854 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 15 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 99%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:41 PM, Oct 25 local time.

⚠️Sun, Nov 1: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Sun, Nov 1: damaging gusts to 44 mph.
⚠️Mon, Nov 2: damaging gusts to 44 mph.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 25

☀️ 59° / 41°

Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 14 mph

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 66° / 51°

Overcast · 50% rain · wind 9 mph

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 time5:41 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Slide Rock State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Slide Rock State Park.

Best time to visit Slide Rock State Park

Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

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

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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 55°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 46% and wind is 3 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 5:41 PM.

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 October 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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