Sliding Rock
Swimming
Sliding Rock is a natural rock water slide located 7 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Pisgah National Forest, where visitors can slide down 60 feet into a deep water pool.

πŸ“œ A natural rock water slide located in Pisgah National Forest.
🌊 Slide down 60 feet into a refreshing 8-foot deep pool!

Why Go

🏞️ Experience a unique natural rock water slide
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Great for family-friendly outdoor recreation and swimming
🌲 Enjoy the beautiful setting of Pisgah National Forest
πŸ“Έ Excellent scenic views and photo opportunities

Why Avoid

⚠️ Rocks are slippery from mist and algae – use extreme caution
🚫 Never play in the stream above a waterfall – it's dangerous
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Can be very busy and crowded during summer months

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swimming

πŸ’§ Slide down a 60-foot rock face into an 8-foot deep pool
πŸ₯Ά Water is refreshing and cool
🚨 Lifeguards are on duty during peak times in summer

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

πŸš— Auto parking available
🚢 Short, easy paved walk from the parking lot to the observation platform

🚻 Toilets

🚽 Restrooms available, including accessible options
πŸ—“οΈ Seasonal restrooms may be available

Managed By

🌳 Pisgah National Forest
πŸ›οΈ Information provided by U.S. National Park Service (NPS)

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blue ridge parkwaypisgah national forestwaterfallsliding rockoutdoorrecreationswimmingfamily-friendly