Arizona whitewater - Gila River, Pinal County Pinal county, Kelvin to Ashurst-Hayden Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The scenic beauty of Arizona and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Arizona is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any     hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: At Gila River you don’t see much precipitation; December is the month that gets the most rain; June is when it's the driest. Throughout the warmest time of the year here at Gila River, high temperatures regularly reach the 90's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 70's. Through the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 60's while Gila River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 40's. Walnut Canyon is a pleasant place to visit close by.   Gila River, Kelvin to Ashurst-Hayden Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.10269 Longitude: -110.97291 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.10028 Longitude: -111.24611 Paddler input for Gila River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gila River, Arizona Local climate location: SUPERIOR 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE, Florence 20 miles away Welcome to Our New Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Florence, AZ Those lodging in Florence, Arizona at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites can enjoy a comfortable stay at our hotel, convenient... Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami 26 miles away The Fabuolous Copper Hills Inn & Suites is the ONLY full service motel located in the heart of Globe/Miami area with facilities including Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Hair Dresser, and Game Room... Gold Canyon Golf Resort, Gold Canyon 28 miles away The resorts 85 unique Casitas offer a variety of amenities such as Indoor or Outdoor Spas, Suites, Wood Burning Fireplaces, and Private Patios with splendid views of the majestic Superstition Mountain...   All Arizona Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arizona. Books about whitewater paddling on Gila River, Arizona List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gila River, Arizona. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arizona Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Payson, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Payson, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Gila River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gila River.   Ski Areas Near Gila River: Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 44 miles away, 950 vertical feet Sunrise Park, Arizona , 118 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 136 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 143 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gila River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FLORENCE, Florence , 20 miles away Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami , 26 miles away Gold Canyon Golf Resort, Gold Canyon , 28 miles away Best Western Gold Canyon Inn & Suites, Gold Canyon , 28 miles away Super 8 Motel - Globe, Globe , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gila River: Superior Rv Park, Superior, 11 miles away Oak Flat Campground, Pinal County, 13 miles away Devils Canyon Campground, Pinal County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Gila River: Reevis Trail, Pinal County , 18 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 3361 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Gila River: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 29 miles away Hohokam Pima National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 29 miles away