
Kayaking · Arizona
Kayaking in Arizona
9 outfitters across Arizona. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
16,527 mi
1,160 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
9 of 9
Cities
4
Most in Mesa (3), Page (3), Marble Canyon (2)
Best season
Oct to Apr
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 9 outfitters listed in Arizona.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| AZ Kayaks | Mesa | 5.0768 Google reviews |
| Kayak Horseshoe Bend | Marble Canyon | 5.0702 Google reviews |
| Desert Breeze Kayaking LLC | Morristown | 5.082 Google reviews |
| Lake Powell Paddleboards and Kayaks | Page | 4.91,329 Google reviews |
| Redline Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals Salt River Saguaro Lake | Mesa | 4.9696 Google reviews |
| Kayak the Colorado | Marble Canyon | 4.9444 Google reviews |
| No Snow Paddleboards & Kayaks | Mesa | 4.8198 Google reviews |
| Kayak Lake Powell | Page | 4.5471 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Arizona
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Arizona
- 16,527 mi
- River reaches
- 1,160
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 141
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Colorado River625 mi
- Gila River515 mi
- Little Colorado River357 mi
- Salt River194 mi
- Verde River190 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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