Verde River
250 Brewer Road
About
The Verde River is Arizona's only Wild and Scenic River, 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 white water runs during the spring snow melt or after late summer thunderstorms. FACILITIES: Developed day use facilities include vault toilets and picnic tables., Skidmore Drive access, Prairie Lane access, Bignotti River access, White Bridge River access, Clear Creek River access, Beasley Flat River access, primitive boat ramps at a number of sites, hiking and biking trails NOTES: A detailed guide for the entire river is available at the Verde District Ranger Station which is off State Highway 260. Below Verde Falls, 1.5 miles of river bank are closed to walking or fishing from December 1 to June 15 to avoid disturbing nesting bald eagles. Water level varies with seasons. Whitewater can be dangerous (and cold-wear wet suits.) Trout are stocked during cool water times of the year only.
