Yuma, Arizona Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Yuma, Arizona is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Yuma, Arizona: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Yuma, Arizona Bill Williams River, Arizona, Alamo Dam to Lake Havasu, 99 miles away, class -blank-, 36 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Yuma, Arizona Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Yuma, Arizona Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Yuma, Arizona Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Yuma, Arizona Colorado River, Arizona, Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, 184 miles away, class -blank-, 12 miles long. Salt River, Arizona, Stewart Mountain Dam to Granite Reef Dam, 199 miles away, class -blank-, 12 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River, 199 miles away, class I-II, 19 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Perkinsville to Clarkdale, 199 miles away, class -blank-, 18 miles long. Escondido Creek, California, San Elijo Canyon: Elfin Forest Preserve to Camino Del NoRoute Road, 194 miles away, class III-IV, 6.6 miles long. Los Penasquitos Creek, California, I-15 to I-5, 192 miles away, class III+(V+), 9 miles long. Santa Margarita River, California, Murrieta Creek to Sandia Creek Road, 198 miles away, class IV(V), 9 miles long. Colorado River, Nevada, Black Canyon, 180 miles away, class I, 30 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Yuma, Arizona Beaver Creek, Arizona, Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River, 208 miles away, class -blank-, 9 miles long. Colorado River, Arizona, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead, 243 miles away, class I-V, 230 miles long. East Verde River, Arizona, US Route 87 to Verde River confluence, 220 miles away, class V+, 34 miles long. Gila River, Arizona, Kelvin to Ashurst-Hayden Dam, 228 miles away, class -blank-, 15 miles long. Oak Creek, Arizona, Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River, 212 miles away, class -blank-, 35 miles long. Tonto Creek, Arizona, Box, 226 miles away, class IV(V), 2 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Beasley Flat to Gap Creek, 208 miles away, class II-IV, 7 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Camp Verde to Beasley Flat, 206 miles away, class -blank-, 8 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir, 205 miles away, class I-III, 25 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Clarkdale to Camp Verde, 204 miles away, class -blank-, 28 miles long. Verde River, Arizona, Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir, 202 miles away, class I-II, 19 miles long. Wet Beaver Creek, Arizona, Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek, 214 miles away, class -blank-, 9 miles long. Virgin River, Utah, Virgin to Littlefield, 247 miles away, class I-V(V+), 49 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Yuma, Arizona: Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Yuma, Arizona Bear Mountain, California, 194 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Snow Summit, California, 194 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Yuma, Arizona Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona, 243 miles, vertical drop 2300 feet Williams Ski Area, Arizona, 214 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Las Vegas Ski, Nevada, 208 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Mt. Baldy, California, 241 miles, vertical drop 2100 feet Snow Valley, California, 207 miles, vertical drop 1041 feet Mountain High, California, 242 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Yuma, Arizona Brian Head, Utah, 295 miles, vertical drop 1707 feet Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Yuma, Arizona Elk Meadows, Utah, 326 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Sunrise Park, Arizona, 350 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Yuma, Arizona: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Yuma, Arizona Cabrillo National Monument, 197 miles Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 199 miles Joshua Tree National Park, 143 miles Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 187 miles Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 107 miles Hohokam Pima National Monument, 199 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Arizona Rivers