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

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Current weather conditions at Gila River, Arizona
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Local climate location: SUPERIOR 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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