Verde River

AZ

Arizona's Wild and Scenic river, gentle kayak runs near Camp Verde.

34.560°N 111.850°W3,070 ft
CampingFishingPaddling
Today81°FMostly Sunny · low 58°F
Wind8 to 12 mphS · NWS

Photo: Finetooth · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.

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Quick facts

Type
River
State
Arizona
Elevation
3,070 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
River trips

Float Verde River with a guide

Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Verde River

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Phillips 76
    0.4 mi
  • Gas station
    0.5 mi
  • Maverik
    0.8 mi
  • Circle K
    1.0 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Canyon Outfitters 2701 West State Route 89A, Sedona
    21.0 miCall
  • The Hike House 431 Red Rock Scenic Byway
    21.4 miCall

Groceries and ice

  • Ernie's
    0.4 mi
  • Bashas'Ice
    1.0 mi
  • Good 2 Go 1897 Pueblo Ridge, Camp Verde
    2.5 miCall
  • Market Place 3400 AZ 260, Camp Verde
    4.8 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    16.4 mi

Ranger stations

  • Red Rock Ranger Station
    14.4 mi
  • Sycamore Ranger Station
    15.9 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Burns Health Center
    15.3 mi
  • Verde Valley Medical CenterEmergency 269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood · 24/7
    15.8 miCall
  • Verde Valley Medical Center - Sedona CampusEmergency 3700 West State Route 89A, Sedona · 24/7
    20.5 miCall
  • Quad City Medical Associate, LLC 390 S State Route 69, Dewey-Humboldt · Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
    22.6 miCall

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday69°FSunnyWind 2 mph NW
Sunday71°FSunnyWind 1 to 7 mph NE

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Photos

Verde River in pictures

Verde River-Arizona.jpg
Jennifer Horn · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Black bridge verde river railroad arizona.jpg
Alvin L. Medina, USFS per [1] · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
The Verde River, October, 2004 - panoramio.jpg
Chris English · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Good to know

Verde River FAQ

Is Verde River stocked with fish?

Yes. The most recent state planting report for Verde River lists X the week of 0001-12-01. Sign up on this page to get an email when it's stocked again.

Is there gas near Verde River?

The closest listed fuel is Phillips 76, about 0.4 miles from the water.

Where can I buy bait near Verde River?

Bait and tackle nearby: Canyon Outfitters (21.0 mi), The Hike House (21.4 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Bartlett Lake53 miWoods Canyon Lake54 miLake Pleasant55 miLower Salt River71 mi · 16 cfs

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.