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Area Status: Open
Sliding Rock is a 60 foot natural water slide that ends in a 8 foot deep pool of water, with 2 observation platforms, now operated by Pisgah Hospitality Partners. The area is open 365 days a year but is only staffed with lifeguards and open restrooms from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 7 days per week from 9 am to 8 pm. After Labor Day weekend, the area is staffed only on weekends until October 31, weather and water levels permitting. When not staffed, there are no lifeguards and restrooms are closed.
This is a heavily-used recreation area; come early and try to avoid visiting during the peak hours of noon-4 pm. Periodically, the parking area fills up and will be closed until spaces become available. Plan to visit other nearby areas such as Looking Glass Falls or the Cradle of Forestry and come back to Sliding Rock later.
Sliding Rock may close due to heavy rainfall and high water levels. Picnicking and alcohol are prohibited at Sliding Rock. Picnic at nearby Pink Beds, four miles away. Or, find riverside tables along US 276.
Visitors can call 828-885-ROCK (7625) for information and area status updates.
For more information, please visit the Pisgah Hospitality Partners website.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: |
9:00am-8:00pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day and then weekends through October 31; lifeguards on duty and restrooms open when fee is charged. |
| Reservations: |
No reservations taken |
| Rentals & Guides: |
Personal floatation devices available for rent in the parking area but are not required. |
| Area Amenities: |
Interpretive Site,Accessible,Fee charged for some activities,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees |
A daily fee $4 per person. |
| Open Season: |
Memorial Day Weekend - Mid October |
| Usage: |
Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
No Alcohol or Picnicking Permitted. |
| Closest Towns: |
Brevard, NC |
| Water: |
Drinking |
| Restroom: |
Flush |
| Operated By: |
Pisgah Hospitality Partners |
General Information
Directions: From Brevard, take US 64 E to US 276. Turn left and follow US 276N for 8 miles. Located on left.
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