Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County Yavapai / Maricopa county, Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     19 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Arizona are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir section of Verde River in Arizona is 19 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. The scenic beauty of Arizona and the playfulness of the water are     reasons enough to come here and paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Verde River gets very little rainfall; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is June. All through the warm days of summer at Verde River highs are typically in the 100's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 50's while the cold   winter nights at Verde River are in the 30's. A visit to Devils Hole next to Verde River is always a nice idea, and since you're here you can take a hike along the Table Mountain Trail. Verde River, Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 19 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.9822 Longitude: -111.70781 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.87659 Longitude: -111.6113 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: CHILDS 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites FOUNTAIN HILLS - N. SCOTTSDALE, Fountain Hills 19 miles away Award-winning Holiday Inn Hotel and Resort located in Fountain Hills / North Scottsdale with our stunning oversized hotel rooms and breathtaking views of the world-famous Fountain. We are just minutes... The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Carefree 20 miles away A daily resort charge of 30USD *33.58 tax inclusive* will be applied and includes- Valet parking/ high-speed internet access/ daily paper/ use of the spa facilities/ service personnel gratuity *exclud... CopperWynd Resort and Club, Fountain Hills 20 miles away This luxurious mountainside boutique Resort offers lavish European inspired furnishings throughout the resort, guest room, and mountainside resort villas. All have private balconies and gas fireplaces...   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 Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, 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, Maricopa County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River) Verde River, Yavapai County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Childs to Horseshoe Reservoir) Salt River, Gila County , 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 12 miles long (Stewart Mountain Dam to Granite Reef Dam) East Verde River, Gila County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) Tonto Creek, Gila County , 25 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box) Verde River, Yavapai County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Beasley Flat to Gap Creek)   Ski Areas Near Verde River: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 80 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 82 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Verde River: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites FOUNTAIN HILLS - N. SCOTTSDALE, Fountain Hills , 19 miles away The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa, Carefree , 20 miles away CopperWynd Resort and Club, Fountain Hills , 20 miles away Villas of Cave Creek, Cave Creek , 20 miles away Comfort Inn Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Verde River: Cave Creek Campground, Maricopa County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Verde River: Table Mountain Trail, Yavapai County , 10 miles away,  27.2 hiking miles, 3116 feet elevation difference Club Ranch Trail, Yavapai County , 11 miles away,  25 hiking miles, 3154 feet elevation difference Verde River Trail Number Eleven, Yavapai County , 11 miles away,  14.6 hiking miles, 462 feet elevation difference Willow Spring Trail, Yavapai County , 12 miles away,  34.2 hiking miles, 5105 feet elevation difference Mazatzal Divide, Yavapai County , 15 miles away, 26.3 hiking miles, 4287 feet elevation difference Barnhardt Trail, Gila County , 16 miles away,  11.6 hiking miles, 2143 feet elevation difference Pipeline Trail, Maricopa County , 17 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2229 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Verde River: Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 38 miles away Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 38 miles away