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 Paddler input for Verde River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Verde River, Arizona Local climate location: MONTEZUMA CASTLE N M 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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...   All Arizona Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arizona. Books about whitewater paddling on Verde River, Arizona List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Verde 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 Prescott, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Prescott, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Verde River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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