Arizona whitewater - Salt River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Gila County Gila county, Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     60 miles   Most of this river runs through the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation. (... ) It is very important because you MUST buy a permit from the tribe to run this river. This river is navigable only from March-May, and very occasionally they will open it again for August. It is only to be run by experienced river runners, due to the big rapids which go up to Class IV. If you don't know whether you are an experienced river runner, then you don't belong there. There are commercial companies who will take you on a rafting trip for about $130. It's a lot     of fun, it's an all-day trip, includes a good lunch. This is what I would recommend for the tourist. Some of the companies that run trips are raftthesalt. Com, Canyon Rio, In A Raft, Wilderness Aware Rafting. Again, this is only in March and April, sometimes into May. You can't enter this property or drive the dirt road along the river without a permit. You can't camp or fish without a permit. The tribe will give you a ticket and might also confiscate your gear! You need to get a permit! Says Elizabeth If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This stretch of Salt River in Arizona is 60 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The   starting location is a reasonable drive from Payson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Mogollon Rim Mountains is a great plus for this river. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The natural beauty of Arizona and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Upper Corral Canyon is a magnificent site to look at, and Hackberry Spring is a perfect local attraction. All through the summer, highs usually are in the 90's at Salt River while night lows are usually in the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Salt River are in the 20's. Salt River is pretty dehydrated generally; most of the rain falls during August; the driest month is June. Man, is there plenty of fun stuff to do in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. White Ledges is a wonderful location to take a look at while in the region. Salt River, Route 60 to Roosevelt Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 60 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.79579 Longitude: -110.4992 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.64789 Longitude: -110.96441 Paddler input for Salt River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Salt River, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona Local climate location: PLEASANT VALLEY R S 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe 9 miles away The Travelodge Globe is a Excellent Hotel offering Large Nicely Appointed Rooms all with a View of the Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Salt River.   Whitewater Near Salt River: Salt River, Gila County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 19 miles long (Gleason Flats to Horseshoe Bend) Salt River, Gila County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Highway 60 to Mescal Rapid)   Ski Areas Near Salt River: Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 73 miles away, 950 vertical feet Sunrise Park, Arizona , 82 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 115 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 132 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Salt River: Travelodge Motel - Globe, Globe , 9 miles away Quality Inn Globe, Globe , 19 miles away Copper Hill Inn And Suites, Miami , 19 miles away Globe Days Inn, Globe , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel - Globe, Globe , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salt River: Jones Water Campground, Gila County, 10 miles away Salt Bend Campground, Gila County, 11 miles away Mule Hoof Campground, Gila County, 16 miles away   Trails Near Salt River: Rim-Moody Point Trail, Gila County , 11 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 4992 feet elevation difference Coon Spring Trail, Gila County , 13 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 2692 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Salt River: Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 19 miles away Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 70 miles away