🪨 Creek Spot
🔴 Difficult $5/vehicle or Red Rock Pass
🌊 About Halfway Picnic Site
A less-crowded Forest Service site past Slide Rock with a scenic swimming hole reached via stone steps — parking is the main challenge.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5/vehicle or Red Rock Pass
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Water Type
Creek pool (Oak Creek)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Hwy 89A, ~7 mi north of Sedona (past Slide Rock)
Access Notes:
Very limited pullout parking; short, steep stone steps down to creek
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5/vehicle or Red Rock Pass
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace