Sliding Rock
Fee required
Swimming
Wheelchair accessible
An exhilarating 60-foot natural rock waterslide in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, plunging into an 8-foot deep pool.

πŸ“œ Natural 60-foot rock waterslide in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina.
πŸ” Ends in an 8-foot deep natural pool, fueled by 11,000 gallons of water per minute.

Why Go

🌊 Exhilarating natural thrill ride
🏞️ Beautiful forest setting
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for family-friendly outdoor recreation and swimming
πŸ‘€ Observation platforms available for viewing

Why Avoid

πŸ₯Ά Water is quite cold, even in summer
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Often crowded, expect waiting lines
β›ˆοΈ Closed during high water, thunderstorms, or lightning
⚠️ Rocks are slippery from mist and algae – use extreme caution

Tips

🩱 Bring a towel, water shoes, and swim shorts.
🏊 Know how to swim; pool is 8 feet deep.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Children younger than 7 must slide with an adult.
🚫 No picnicking or alcohol in recreation area.

Cost

πŸ’° $5 per person, ages 2 and under free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Wheelchair accessible parking lot, fills up during peak use.
Short, easy paved walk from parking to observation platform.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available when staffed, including accessible options.

Prohibited

Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, picnicking in recreation area.
Pets allowed on leash, but cannot slide.
Only lifejackets allowed as flotation devices; no floats/tubes.

Last updated 1 month ago

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