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Whitewater · Arizona

Whitewater in Arizona

1 outfitter across Arizona. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

Rivers with a live flow gauge

141

USGS reaches

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Best season

Oct to Apr

Operators

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River flows

River flows for whitewater in Arizona

River reaches in Arizona with a live USGS flow gauge
141
Miles of gauged river
5,023 mi
NWS river forecast gauges in service
79

Gauged rivers with the most miles

  1. Colorado River516 mi
  2. Gila River515 mi
  3. Little Colorado River310 mi
  4. Salt River194 mi
  5. Verde River190 mi

Each river page shows its gauge reading. Check the current flow before you put in.

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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Resources

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Hand-picked videos and free guides from the community to help you plan your next trip.

Videos worth watching

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  • Kayak Instruction - Reading the River

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  • EJ's Whitewater Kayak Instruction- How To Paddle Through Waves

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  • Whitewater Kayak Skills Practice on Class II

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