Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai County

Yavapai county, Camp Verde to Beasley Flat section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The nature scenery of Yavapai County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch is mid length, it's
    good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly
about the general area:
A wonderful place in the vicinity of Verde River is Squaw Peak Canyon, and if you're looking for a fine journey, Montezuma Castle National Monument is pretty near.
Through the warmest time of the year, highs typically are in the 80's at Verde River. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Verde River sink into the 30's. Around Verde River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here while June is usually the driest month.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.57229
Longitude: -111.85611

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.4794
Longitude: -111.79851

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Current weather conditions at Verde River, Arizona
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Local climate location: JEROME 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Verde River.
 Whitewater Near Verde River:
Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek)
Wet Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Clarkdale to Camp Verde)
Oak Creek, Coconino/ Yavapai County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir)
East Verde River, Gila County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence)
Verde River, Yavapai/ Pima County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Perkinsville to Clarkdale)
 Ski Areas Near Verde River:
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 47 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
Williams, Arizona , 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Verde River:
Super 8 Camp Verde AZ, Camp Verde , 4 miles away
Days Inn Camp Verde, Arizona, Camp Verde , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 5 miles away
Lodge at Cliff Castle, Camp Verde , 5 miles away
Hilton Sedona Resort Spa, Sedona , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Verde River:
Zane Grey Recreational Vehicle Park, Camp Verde, 4 miles away
Clear Creek Campground, Yavapai County, 4 miles away
Yavapai-apache RV Park, Camp Verde, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Verde River:
Ox Bow Trail Number One Hundred Sixty Three, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3097 feet elevation difference
Cold Water Trail, Yavapai County , 8 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 3883 feet elevation difference
Towel Creek Trail, Yavapai County , 11 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 1807 feet elevation difference
Buckhorn Trail, Yavapai County , 11 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 1912 feet elevation difference
Towel Creek Trail Sixty Six - Sixty Seven Loop, Yavapai County , 12 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2408 feet elevation difference
Walker Basin Trail, Yavapai County , 12 miles away, 7.9 hiking miles, 2662 feet elevation difference
Pine Flat Trail, Yavapai County , 12 miles away, 4.1 hiking miles, 1227 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Verde River:
Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 2 miles away
Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 2 miles away

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