Verde River

Coconino National Forest Recreation, Near Flagstaff, Arizona

Verde River does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!

Overview

The Verde River is one of  Arizona's only two Wild and Scenic Rivers, yet it remains relatively undiscovered as a recreational resource. That doesn't mean this clear desert stream has little to offer. It's an excellent place to fish for a number of species including trout, which the Arizona Game and Fish Department has begun stocking on a put and take basis. The Verde is also becoming more and more popular for recreational boating. Some stretches provide scenic canoeing among long pools and manageable riffles. Other sections become exciting whitewater runs during the spring snowmelt or after late summer thunderstorms.

• Overview/Background: Additional Verde River resources
• Permits & Regulations Online regulations, map, Forest Order for the Verde River

There are several recreation sites and ways to access and enjoy the Verde River:

• White Bridge Picnic Area
• Childs Dispersed Camping Area
• Sycamore Canyon Road (Google Maps)
• Find more Verde River recreation sites on the Prescott National Forest

Hover mouse over image below to display slideshow controls. See Verde Wild & Scenic River photo album on Flickr.