Wet Beaver Creek, Sedona, AZ Source: flickr Wet Beaver Creek, Sedona There are a few pools to choose from trees provide shade, and there are picnic facilities too. The rocks are slippery, so good water shoes are a must. The views of Cathedral Rock are spectacular making this a great place to soak up the views and take some photos. Older children may prefer the excitement of Slide Rock, but Crescent Moon Ranch is perhaps a little more suitable for younger children. Crescent Moon Ranch, AZ Source: flickr Oak Creek at Crescent Moon RanchĪnother alternative to Slide Rock, Crescent Moon is just a short distance from Red Rocks campground. The Forest Service will close the area so do check before travelling.ĩ. In the summer monsoon season (July-Sept) the area can experience flash floods.
An advanced permit is required to park in one of the nine lots that serve the area.
The area is a lush counterpoint to the dry conditions surrounding it and attracts many visitors. The creek itself offers lovely cooling off spots wander up or downstream and you will also find waterfalls to play in. Source: flickr Fossil Creek, Phoenixġ7 miles down Fossil Creek Road, which lies just a few miles out of Phoenix, is where you will find the short hike leading to Fossil Creek Bridge. Parking is limited, and there is no alternative or overflow so do get there early. The Seven Falls is best visited after rain, in spring or fall, for the most active falls. Either way, you will be treated to impressive views on the way. If you enjoy a more leisurely arrival to dip your toes in the refreshing water, then take the tram. If you like to earn your swimming hole then the four-mile hike to get here is for you. The area is home to one of the few remaining original homesteads which innovated an irrigation system to plant the first apple tree orchard in the area.ħ. It can get crowded, so get there early or go on a weekday if you can. Get to the water, get in and get involved it’s perfect for older children and those kidults amongst us. While sliding is the main attraction, there is space to wade and enjoy the sun too, but it’s not the relaxing-while-away-the-day type hole of summer romance novels. Slip along the creek bottom within a natural water chute created in the burnt red rock. The name’s a little bit of a giveaway as to what kind of natural water feature you might find here. Although part of the creek, the water movement is lazy and it allows for easy swimming and relaxing lounging. If you have daredevils with you, they’ll be pleased with the many jumping off points which range in height up to around 25ft. A shallow pebbly beach entry is perfect for young families, and the deeper water will keep the big kids happy too. A well-maintained dirt track allows cars to drive close to this oasis, leaving just a little under a mile of flat trail to the creek. Source: azswimmingholes Bull Pen, Camp Verdeġ5 miles west of Camp Verde on West Clear Creek, you’ll find the classic swimming hole called Bull Pen. For those who want to earn their swim, hiking trails lead from the car park too.ĥ. The trail from the parking lot is quite rocky as is the water’s edge so do be prepared for some scrambling. This spot is at the base of Oak Creek Canyon and just two miles south of Encinoso Picnic Area. The water depth varies so those that like splashing in the shallows can cool off too. It’s shaded and cool and surrounded by rugged scenery which provides jumping platforms for those who dare. Grasshopper Point is your quintessential swimming hole and a great alternative to Slide Rock. Here are some of the Arizona’s best swimming holes for cooling off and relaxing before your next adventure: 1. Clearly, there are many reasons to visit and holidays can be hot work. There’s a meteor crater that defies belief and scenery fit for any western movie. The sunny southwestern state of Arizona is home to The Grand Canyon the cactus filled Sonoran Desert and the rugged red scenery of the aptly named Red Rock State Park.
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