Water Activities
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Water is a precious resource—especially in the desert. Prescott National Forest’s rugged topography provides important watersheds: large areas of land that collect rain water and send it to the Verde and Agua Fria Rivers. Within these watersheds are many continuously or seasonally flowing streams and drainages—important aquifer recharge areas that supply clean water to neighboring communities. The public enjoys recreational activities on the Forest’s lakes and rivers, and these waterways support a wide variety of vegetation, fish, and wildlife.
Verde River Paddle Trail Guide - Highway 89A Bridge to Beasley Flat (4,119 KB PDF)
Wild & Scenic Rivers Storyboard by NPS
Tubing the Verde River: Tubing the Verde River is free for those who have their own inner tubes. For those who don't, Sedona Adventures rents tubes during the summer for 2-hour floats from Skidmore River Access Point (RAP) to Bignotti RAP.
Alerts & Warnings
- Winter Recreation: Know Before You Go
- 2024 Whiskey Off-road Mountain Bike Race Road Closure
- FR 104 on Mingus Mtn. CLOSED for winter at junction with FR 413
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect on Prescott NF
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands