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Black Canyon Fishing Site

Black Canyon Fishing Site provides access to the Verde River where visitors enjoy fishing, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and floating on inner tubes.   For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Friends of the Verde River Paddle Guide.

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Facilities

  • 9 parking spots
  • 2 picnic tables
  • Vault toilet
  • No drinking water
  • No garbage service - Please pack out your trash.

General Information

Year-round

Dawn to Dusk

Free

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.68495864

Longitude: -111.9640087

Directions

Black Canyon Fishing Site is off Hwy 260, between Camp Verde and Cottonwood.  From Camp Verde, northwest on Hwy 260, turn right on Access Road near mile post 210.  After crossing cattle guard, proceed 0.6 mile (on dirt road) to Black Canyon Day Use Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 27th, 2025