15 Water Slides You Have to See to Believe

Floating in the pool is fun, but sometimes you have to kick it up a notch and go for a tricked-out water slide. Whether you’re a waterpark daredevil or more of a lazy river type, you can appreciate these off-the-wall water slides. Click through the slideshow below to see our favorite extreme water rides across the country. Who knows—you just might find your next splash-worthy vacation destination.

Sliding Rock, Pisgah National Forest

While the slope is gentle compared to manmade water parks, this 60-foot natural rock slide is Mother Nature's own way of telling us to have fun. The water is super cold, but with the summer heat beating down, it might be a wonderful reprieve. Especially when folk find themselves plunging right into a 6 to 7 foot deep pool at the end. Pisgah National Forest, Nc Online: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.visitnc.com/listing/sliding-rock" target="_blank">visitnc.com/listing/sliding-rock</a> <em>photo: <a target="_blank" href="https://calebcangelosi.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/sliding-rock/" target="_blank">Caleb Cangelosi</a></em>fuck