Arizona whitewater, Verde River Maricopa county, Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     19 miles   If you're coming from Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale 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. The nature scenery of Arizona and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many     other paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River stretch of Verde River in Arizona is 19 miles long and is rated by   American Whitewater as a class I-II section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Malpais Canyon is a splendid site to stop by close by; there are plenty of people from Rio Verde here. Take a hike on the Pipeline Trail. Verde River gets very little rainfall. The month of December is the wettest with most of the rain while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Verde River through the warm months are in the 100's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 70's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 60's, and night lows at Verde River during the winter mostly dip into the 30's. Verde River, Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Verde River.   Whitewater Near Verde River: Verde River, Maricopa County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 19 miles long (Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River) Salt River, Gila County, 10 miles away       Class -blank- - 12 miles long (Stewart Mountain Dam to Granite Reef Dam) Verde River, Yavapai / Maricopa County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 19 miles long (Horseshoe Reservoir to Bartlett Reservoir) Whitewater Outfitter - River Proof, Maricopa County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Desert Voyagers, Maricopa County, 22 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tonto Creek, Gila County, 30 miles away       Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box)   Ski Areas Near Verde River: Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 93 miles away, 950 foot drop, 3 lifts, 18 runs Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 95 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 32 runs Williams, Arizona , 96 miles away, 600 foot drop, 2 lifts, 7 runs   Marinas Near Verde River: Saguaro Lake Marina, Mesa , 9 miles away Bartlett Lake Marina, Scottsdale , 13 miles away Canyon Lake Marina And Campground, Apache Junction , 18 miles away Canyon Lake Marina Canyon Lake, Mesa , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Verde River: Lexington Hotel And Suites Fountain Hills North Scottsdale, Fountain Hills , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Fountain Hills - Scottsdale, Fountain Hills , 8 miles away CopperWynd Resort, Fountain Hills , 9 miles away Courtyard Scottsdale At Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale , 12 miles away Westgate Painted Mtn Golf Rsrt, Mesa , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Verde River: Box Bar, Rio Verde, 3 miles away Needle Rock, Rio Verde, 5 miles away McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Rio Verde, 6 miles away   Trails Near Verde River: Pipeline Trail, Maricopa , 15 miles away, 6.5 hiking miles, 2229 feet elevation difference Pine Mountain Trail, Maricopa , 18 miles away, 4.3 hiking miles, 1829 feet elevation difference Boulder Creek Trail, Maricopa , 18 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 1533 feet elevation difference Second Water Trail, Maricopa , 19 miles away,  6 hiking miles, 534 feet elevation difference Soldier Camp Trail, Maricopa , 20 miles away,  14.4 hiking miles, 2657 feet elevation difference   Public Lands Near Verde River: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coolidge - AZ , 42 miles away Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 45 miles away Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona , 17 miles away Tonto National Forest, Arizona , 20 miles away Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, Arizona , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Verde River: Rio Verde Country Club, Rio Verde , 3 miles away Tonto Verde Golf Club, Rio Verde , 4 miles away Ranch Golf Course, Rio Verde , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Verde River Bartlett Reservoir, Maricopa , 8 miles away Maxwell Lake, Maricopa , 8 miles away Saguaro Lake, Maricopa , 10 miles away