Slide Rock State Park
Oak Creek, AZ
Slide Rock State Park is located in Oak Creek Canyon and features a natural water slide formed by smooth red sandstone in Oak Creek. The park encompasses the historic Pendley Homestead apple orchard established in 1912. The red rock creek bed and surrounding canyon walls create vibrant color contrasts throughout the year.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Busy
- Shot Types
- landscapedetaillong-exposure
- Best Seasons
- springsummerfall
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