Summary
This run is full of technical rapids, with obstacles such as the "Boulder Drop" and "The Wall." The best time of year to float this section is in the spring and early summer when the water levels are higher, with recommended CFS levels at 4,000-8,000. It is important to note that this section of the river is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced river runners.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 30 cfs (2.14 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Optimal Range | 400-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | IV- to IV+ |
| Elevation | 4,199 ft |
| Run Length | 4.3 Mi |
| Gradient | 78 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 90.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09504420 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oak Creek Near Sedona
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90cfs |
Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock
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79cfs |
Oak Creek Near Cornville
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113cfs |
Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock
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8cfs |
Verde River Near Clarkdale
|
68cfs |
West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde
|
21cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Manzanita Campground
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Manzanita
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Bootlegger
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Chavez Crossing Group Campground
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Cave Springs Campground
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Cave Springs
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Indian Gardens
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Headwaters In Sec 14, T19N, R5E To Confluence With Oak Creek
Posse Grounds Community Park
Wilderness Red Rock-Secret Mountain
Red Rock State Park
Wilderness Munds Mountain