🪨 Creek Spot
🟡 Moderate $12/vehicle (Separate from Red Rock Pass)
🌊 About Grasshopper Point
A classic, deep-pooled Oak Creek swimming spot just downstream of Slide Rock, popular for its shade and cliff-lined setting.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$12/vehicle (Separate from Red Rock Pass)
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Late spring–early fall
Water Type
Cliffside creek pool (Oak Creek)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coconino National Forest)
County
Coconino County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Hwy 89A, ~2.5 mi north of Sedona
Access Notes:
Short rocky walk from lot; cliffs for jumping (dangerous, discouraged) — deep pools, shaded most of day
✅ 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: $12/vehicle (Separate from 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