Verde River - Prescott, AZ

Verde River

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The Verde River is one of Arizona's major perennial rivers and a treasured resource in the central part of the state. Free flowing for most of its length, it provides lush riparian habitat, abundant wildlife, diverse recreational opportunities, and spectacular scenery.

The majority of the upper and lower Verde River passes through National Forestlands that is open to public recreation of all kinds. Fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping, bird watching, and sightseeing are all popular activities. The lower river is designated a Wild and Scenic River and offers the opportunity to fish by boat from Beasley Flats to Childs.

Several threatened and endangered species inhabit the aquatic and riparian habitats of the Verde River including the spikedace (a native minnow), razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, bald eagle, and southwestern willow flycatcher. Resident and migratory birds abound throughout the river and river otter and beavers are occasionally seen.

Facilities: Various campgrounds are available at Verde River.

Best Time To Visit: Verde River is open year round.

Fees: No fees are charged to enjoy the Verde River.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Unlimited bag limits on bass and catfish. Daily bag limit of 6 trout. Daily bag limit of one chub statewide, minimum size 13 inches. Spikedace, Razorback Sucker, and Colorado Pikeminnow are protected native fish and are illegal to possess. If caught, they must be returned alive to the water immediately. No live baitfish may be transported to the Verde River above Horseshoe Dam and only live baitfish caught from the Verde River may be used in the Verde River from Horseshoe Dam to Tuzigoot Bridge.

Directions: To reach the Verde River from Prescott go northeast on AZ-89A towards Cottonwood, drive though Cottonwood, turn right on AZ-260 to Camp Verde. Look for well marked signs to the Verde River.

Map: Click here for a map to Verde River

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Verde River.

Attractions Near
Verde River

East Verde River

Address

Prescott National Forest/Chino Valley Ranger Station

735 N. Hwy 89

Chino Valley, Arizona 86323-0485

Phone
General: (928) 636-2302
TTY: (928) 636-3108

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