Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai County

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

 
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arizona are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Arizona and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
    This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around
here.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months here at Verde River, high temperatures typically get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while Verde River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 30's. A spree to Squaw Peak Canyon is always fun, and Montezuma Castle National Monument is one of the destinations that are splendid to explore nearby.
Verde River is a location that is pretty arid typically; August is the wettest month with most rain, and June is when it's the driest.
 

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

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Camp Verde Super 8 Motel, Camp Verde
4 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
4 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
5 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:
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
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 139 miles away, 950 vertical feet
Sunrise Park, Arizona , 160 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Brian Head, Utah , 194 miles away, 1707 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Verde River:
Camp Verde Super 8 Motel, Camp Verde , 4 miles away
Days Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 5 miles away
Lodge at Cliff Castle, Camp Verde , 5 miles away
Hilton Sedona Resort And Spa, Sedona , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Verde River:
Clear Creek Campground, Yavapai County, 4 miles away
Yavapai-apache RV Park, Camp Verde, 5 miles away
Verde River RV Resort, Camp Verde, 6 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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