Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai County

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

 
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Arizona are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Arizona and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Clarkdale to Camp Verde section is just one of many. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If
    you're coming from Prescott it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other rivers for that.
This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Verde River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are regularly in the 40's; overnight lows at Verde River during the wintertime generally drop into the 30's. At Verde River you don’t see much precipitation; August is the month that gets the most rain while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
A nice place to check out near Verde River is Wilbur Canyon.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 28 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.7667
Longitude: -112.03901

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 34.57229
Longitude: -111.85611

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Current weather conditions at Verde River, Arizona
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Local climate location: JEROME 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Cottonwood Inn, Cottonwood
5 miles away
Sedona Just 15 Minutes Away! Come visit the beautiful Sedona-Verde Valley! The Best Western Cottonwood Inn is centrally located to many attractions. Take a relaxing four-hour train ride on the Verde...

Super 8 Cottonwood, Cottonwood
5 miles away
Our southwestern style inn us located in the Verde Valley town of Cottonwood centrally located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 20 miles south of Sedona. Everything you need, whether you are visiting fo...

Lodge at Cliff Castle, Camp Verde
7 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Verde River.
 Whitewater Near Verde River:
Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River)
Oak Creek, Coconino/ Yavapai County , 9 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat)
Wet Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek)
Verde River, Yavapai/ Pima County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Perkinsville to Clarkdale)
Verde River, Yavapai County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Verde River:
Williams, Arizona , 35 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 41 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Verde River:
Best Western Cottonwood Inn, Cottonwood , 5 miles away
Super 8 Cottonwood, Cottonwood , 5 miles away
Lodge at Cliff Castle, Camp Verde , 7 miles away
Quality Inn Cottonwood, Cottonwood , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Camp Verde, Camp Verde , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Verde River:
Lo-lo-mai Springs Campground, Cornville, 4 miles away
Thousand Trails, Camp Verde, 4 miles away
Mountain Vu RV Court, Cornville, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Verde River:
Gaddes Canyon Trail, Yavapai County , 13 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2766 feet elevation difference
Mooney Trail, Yavapai County , 14 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1852 feet elevation difference
Woodchute Trail, Yavapai County , 15 miles away,  12.6 hiking miles, 2318 feet elevation difference
Casner Mountain Trail Eight, Yavapai County , 16 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2312 feet elevation difference
Loy Butte Five, Yavapai County , 17 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 2111 feet elevation difference
Packard Trail Nmber Sixty Six, Yavapai County , 17 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1412 feet elevation difference
Ox Bow Trail Number One Hundred Sixty Three, Yavapai County , 18 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3097 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
 Golf Courses Near Verde River:
Verde Santa Fe Golf Course, Cornville , 3 miles away
Pine Shadows Golf Course, Cottonwood , 8 miles away

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