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Verde River
Paddle down one of Arizona’s hidden gems. Experience beautiful scenery, thrilling rapids, and everything in between on the Verde River.
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With an average of 275 days of sun per year in Cottonwood Arizona, kayaking on the Verde River is sure to be a beautiful day.
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Your reservation does not include guide gratuity, which is always appreciated!
Waivers are required per participant
E-waiver on link below: Click on OAC Waiver
NEED TO KNOW INFO:
-Check road conditions and plan for possible delays on I17 or Hwy 89a
-Check forecast:we float rain or shine!
- Splash gear available for cooler temps
-NO FLIP FLOPS CROCS OR SLIDES!!!
We have water shoes
-You get wet from the waist down
- 4 person minimum required to launch
Where we paddle:
-We launch at Lower TAPCO RAP (River Access Point)
-Take out at Tuzigoot RAP
What to expect:
-You get wet kayaking on a river
-Allow 3 hours from check in to check out
-3.5 miles/2 hours (longer for rentals and self-guided)
-Class I and II Rapids, which means adventurous but not dangerous
-OK for novice or beginners because you are with a guide
-Fun for the experienced paddler due to the water shoots
Swimming and water fights optional during warm weather
- Check in 45 minutes prior to stated tour launch time at
551 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Dress for weather and water temps
- Your seat and your feet get wet
- We have water shoes and splash gear to rent or buy and all the sundries!
- Lockers and changing rooms available for use
- NO ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR VAPING ON GUIDED TOURS
- Dry bags and splash bags available to rent or purchase
- You walk in and out of the river, so your shoes are wet and muddy.
- NO FLIP FLOPS, CROCS, SLIDES, BACKLESS SHOES OR BARE FEET!
- Single kayaks confirmed unless you booked with children or request a tandem PRIOR to check in
- High-capacity kayaks available upon request for 250+ lbs or 6'1"+
- Waivers required for all participants
- Non-refundable within 72 hours of check in
551 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
- Dress for weather and water temps
- Your seat and your feet get wet
- We have water shoes and splash gear to rent or buy and all the sundries!
- Lockers and changing rooms available for use
- NO ALCOHOL, SMOKING OR VAPING ON GUIDED TOURS
- Dry bags and splash bags available to rent or purchase
- You walk in and out of the river, so your shoes are wet and muddy.
- NO FLIP FLOPS, CROCS, SLIDES, BACKLESS SHOES OR BARE FEET!
- Single kayaks confirmed unless you booked with children or request a tandem PRIOR to check in
- High-capacity kayaks available upon request for 250+ lbs or 6'1"+
- Waivers required for all participants
- Non-refundable within 72 hours of check in
- Groups of 6 and holiday weekends are non-refundable within 7 days
- Short notice rescheduling may incur rebooking fees
WHAT TO BRING:
River essentials include:
- Refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Snacks and other sundries available for purchase at OAC
(Everything else should be locked up at the boathouse)
River essentials include:
- Refillable water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Snacks and other sundries available for purchase at OAC
(Everything else should be locked up at the boathouse)
WHAT ELSE:
- Porta potty at put in and take out
- Restroom available at the boathouse prior to shuttle ride
- Shuttle leaves OAC at or before half an hour prior to launch time
- Brief shuttle ride and safety talk prior to launch
- On the water for 2+ hours- Everything gets wet from the waist down!
- Give yourself half an hour after tour ending time for return shuttle, change and freshen up if needed before scheduling any additional activities
- 602-834-5034 Call reservations if you have any questions
- Proceeds benefit our foster, youth and special populations camps!
- Porta potty at put in and take out
- Restroom available at the boathouse prior to shuttle ride
- Shuttle leaves OAC at or before half an hour prior to launch time
- Brief shuttle ride and safety talk prior to launch
- On the water for 2+ hours- Everything gets wet from the waist down!
- Give yourself half an hour after tour ending time for return shuttle, change and freshen up if needed before scheduling any additional activities
- 602-834-5034 Call reservations if you have any questions
- Proceeds benefit our foster, youth and special populations camps!