Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai County

Yavapai county, Beasley Flat to Gap Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Arizona and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arizona tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The Beasley Flat to Gap Creek section of Verde River is 7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good
    places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Beasley Flat to Gap Creek section is one
of many paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The campgrounds here at Verde River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Take a hike on the Towel Creek Trail. Not much precipitation falls here at Verde River; the wettest month of the year is regularly August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is May.
Wet Prong Spring is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here,
 
and Gospel Hollow is another great location to pop by close by. During the summertime, highs usually are in the 100's at Verde River. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. Highs throughout the wintertime are commonly in the 50's, and nighttime lows at Verde River throughout the wintertime usually drop into the 20's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at White Flash Rapid; Verde River is right by the Cold Water Trail.

Verde River, Beasley Flat to Gap Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.4794
Longitude: -111.79851

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.3501
Longitude: -111.7

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Current weather conditions at Verde River, Arizona
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Local climate location: MONTEZUMA CASTLE N M 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Camp Verde Super 8 Motel, Camp Verde
13 miles away
Pride of Super 8 Halfway between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon on I-17, exit 287 Forte Verde Historical Park is 1.5 Miles Within a couple of miles from Montezuma Castle National Monument ...

Days Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde
13 miles away
The Days Inn Camp Verde, Arizona is a Chairman Award Hotel centrally located off Interstate 17, halfway between Phoenix & Flagstaff. Camp Verde is know for Western Culture, Native American Ruins,...

Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde
13 miles away
Explore the Verde Valley. Stay in beautifully decorated rooms, near casinos, indian ruins and red rocks of Sedona. Various fast food restaurants nearby and walking distances to several restaurants. P...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Verde River.
 Whitewater Near Verde River:
Verde River, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat)
Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River)
Wet Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir)
East Verde River, Gila County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Clarkdale to Camp Verde)
Oak Creek, Coconino/ Yavapai County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River)
Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Verde River:
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 52 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
Williams, Arizona , 55 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 131 miles away, 950 vertical feet
Sunrise Park, Arizona , 153 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Verde River:
Camp Verde Super 8 Motel, Camp Verde , 13 miles away
Days Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 13 miles away
Lodge at Cliff Castle, Camp Verde , 14 miles away
Las Posadas of Sedona, Sedona , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Verde River:
Clear Creek Campground, Yavapai County, 6 miles away
Yavapai-apache RV Park, Camp Verde, 13 miles away
Verde River RV Resort, Camp Verde, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Verde River:
Cold Water Trail, Yavapai County , 3 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 3883 feet elevation difference
Towel Creek Trail, Yavapai County , 4 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1807 feet elevation difference
Ox Bow Trail Number One Hundred Sixty Three, Yavapai County , 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3097 feet elevation difference
Towel Creek Trail Sixty Six - Sixty Seven Loop, Yavapai County , 6 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2408 feet elevation difference
Nelson Trail Number One Hundred Fifty Nine, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 1407 feet elevation difference
Pine Flat Trail, Yavapai County , 9 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 1227 feet elevation difference
Buckhorn Trail, Yavapai County , 11 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1912 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Verde River:
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 10 miles away
Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 10 miles away

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