Arizona whitewater - Verde River, Yavapai County Yavapai county, Perkinsville to Clarkdale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The starting point is not too far from Prescott, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Perkinsville to Clarkdale section is one of them. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you hurry you can run this stretch     in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. There's camping available near Verde River. The scenic beauty of Arizona and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm months here at Verde River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are mostly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Verde River. Going for a hike along the Woodchute Trail will let you absorb   the natural beauty of this vicinity, and Verde River lays in the shadow of the Antelope Hills. Hiking along the Packard Trail Nmber Sixty Six is splendid fun, and close by Bakers Pass is a good location to go. It is very dehydrated here at Verde River frequently; August is the month that gets the most rain while June is commonly the driest month. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Verde River, Perkinsville to Clarkdale road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.89459 Longitude: -112.2043 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 34.7667 Longitude: -112.03901 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: WILLIAMS 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Jerome Grand Hotel, Jerome 5 miles away As the largest National Historic Landmark building in Jerome, AZ and at one mile high, the views from the Jerome Grand Hotel are breathtaking. Located near downtown, Jerome offers a unique experience... Quality Inn Cottonwood, Cottonwood 8 miles away Welcome to the Quality Inn in Cottonwood featuring free Starbucks Coffee in our lobby and breakfast area, Free Deluxe Continental breakfast, relaxing seasonal outdoor pool area w/spa, Free Wireless In... Super 8 Motel - Cottonwood, Cottonwood 10 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...   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 , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 28 miles long (Clarkdale to Camp Verde) Oak Creek, Coconino/ Yavapai County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River) Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 23 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Wet Beaver Creek to Verde River) Wet Beaver Creek, Yavapai County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 9 miles long (Beaver Ranger Station to Beaver Creek) Verde River, Yavapai County , 27 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Camp Verde to Beasley Flat)   Ski Areas Near Verde River: Williams, Arizona , 22 miles away, 600 vertical feet Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 40 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 164 miles away, 950 vertical feet Brian Head, Utah , 170 miles away, 1707 vertical feet Sunrise Park, Arizona , 183 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Elk Meadows, Utah , 199 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Verde River: Jerome Grand Hotel, Jerome , 5 miles away Quality Inn Cottonwood, Cottonwood , 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Cottonwood, Cottonwood , 10 miles away Best Western Cottonwood Inn, Cottonwood , 10 miles away Budget Inn and Suites, Cottonwood , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Verde River: Mingus Mountain Campground, Yavapai County, 8 miles away Camelot RV Center, Cottonwood, 9 miles away Turquoise Triangle RV and Park, Cottonwood, 11 miles away   Trails Near Verde River: Packard Trail Nmber Sixty Six, Yavapai County , 4 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 1412 feet elevation difference Woodchute Trail, Yavapai County , 6 miles away,  12.6 hiking miles, 2318 feet elevation difference Gaddes Canyon Trail, Yavapai County , 9 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2766 feet elevation difference Sycamore Basin Trail, Yavapai County , 9 miles away,  24.6 hiking miles, 2278 feet elevation difference Casner Mountain Trail Eight, Yavapai County , 11 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2312 feet elevation difference Mooney Trail, Yavapai County , 13 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1852 feet elevation difference Taylor Cabin Trail, Coconino County , 15 miles away,  4.8 hiking miles, 1794 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Verde River: Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 25 miles away Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Verde River: Pine Shadows Golf Course, Cottonwood , 7 miles away