Best paddling near Prescott Valley
18 paddle runs · 18 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Prescott Valley, Arizona — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 18 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17N, R3E, Near Clarkdale
Poor
29.8 mi away
· 44 cfs · below min (150)· Rising +4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Prescott National Forest is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the Verde River…
Why 25: live conditions (poor)
25Rated
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#2
Ash Creek
Poor
22.8 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
Ash Creek is a popular river run in the state of Arizona, known for its challenging rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range for Ash Creek is between 100-300 cubic feet…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#3
Little Ash Creek
Poor
23.2 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
The Little Ash Creek in Arizona is a whitewater river run that is ideal for intermediate and advanced kayakers and rafters. The river is rated as Class IV and requires significant…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#4
Sycamore Creek
Poor
25.7 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
Sycamore Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Arizona. The ideal streamflow range for the creek is between 200-500 cubic feet per second (cfs), and it…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
W⛰
#5
White Bridge to Beasley Flat
Poor
26.4 mi away
· 44 cfs · below min (300)· Rising +4% / 24h
Maybe the most popular run on the Verde. An easily accessible 9 mile run outside of Camp Verde, this section of the Verde is a step up in difficulty from the lower Salt and lower…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#6
Indian Creek
Poor
28.8 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
The Indian Creek section of the Whitewater River in Arizona is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking challenging rapids and stunning scenery. The ideal streamflow…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
S⛰
#7
Silver Creek
Poor
31.4 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
Silver Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of Arizona that offers an exhilarating experience to kayakers and rafters alike. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#8
Bishop Creek
Poor
32.1 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
Bishop Creek, located in eastern Arizona, is a popular whitewater river run with a class III to IV rating. The ideal streamflow range for this section is between 200-300 cfs. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#9
Tank Creek
Poor
33.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
Tank Creek is a popular whitewater river run located in Arizona. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200 and 600 cfs. It has been rated as a Class III+ river…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
A⛰
#10
Agua Fria River
Poor
33.9 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
The Agua Fria River in Arizona is a popular destination for whitewater river rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for the river is between 500 and 800 cubic feet per…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Lousy Canyon Tributary
Poor
34.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
The Lousy Canyon Tributary of the Whitewater River in Arizona is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking Class IV-V rapids. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
L⛰
#12
Lousy Canyon
Poor
35.5 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (100)
The Lousy Canyon segment of the Whitewater River in Arizona is a popular destination for experienced whitewater enthusiasts. With a class rating of IV-V, this stretch of river…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15N, R6E
Poor
36.2 mi away
· 7 cfs · below min (100)
The Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary to Private Land in Sec 32, T15N, R6E is a popular whitewater river run in Arizona. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#14
Headwaters In Sec 14, T19N, R5E To Confluence With Oak Creek
Poor
38.1 mi away
· 28 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run in Arizona is a challenging and exciting whitewater adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200-600 cfs, although it can be run at…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Prescott Valley
The Prescott Valley area has 18 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Prescott Valley
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