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Verde River - Beasley Flats to Childs

Ramada - Arizona

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Verde River - Beasley Flats to Childs

The Verde River is Arizona's only national wild and scenic river. The segment from Beasley Flats to the town of Childs is a popular and fun 1 or 2 day trip.

Trips run from February to April when spring run-off brings the whitewater up to Class 3. Interesting geologic formations add to the fun.

The Basics

Location:

Put in is about 10 miles south of Camp Verde at Beasley Flat campground

Setting:

Desert Canyon

Difficulty:

Up to Class III

Length:

16 miles

Time to Allow:

1 - 2 day trips

Camping Info:

No permits required

Season:

February to April

Some More Things to Know

If you plan to do some river-running on this river, we strongly suggest you request a free copy of the Verde River Recreation Opportunity Guide which has been written especially for that activity on this river. It gives detailed directions to River Access Points, shows locations of rapids, etc., and provides other important information. Copies may be requested at local Forest Service Offices or from the Forest Supervisor's Office of the Tonto National Forest (telephone: 602-225-5200).

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	We offer great rafting tours on the Salt River and Verde River in Arizona. Our trips range in length from afternoon jaunts to multi-day excursions, in difficult from beginner to expert, and in experience, from mild to wild!

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