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Arizona | Verde Valley / Yavapai County
Verde RiverClear Creek RAP to Childs River Access
A remote Verde River expedition from Clear Creek through Beasley Flat and the Wild and Scenic reach to Childs.
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A remote Verde River expedition from Clear Creek through Beasley Flat and the Wild and Scenic reach to Childs.
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Put-in
Clear Creek RAPBeasley Flat and Childs are the named public access points for this reach.
Take-out
Childs River Access / Childs CampgroundFR 502/708 roads can be rough, seasonal or closed; verify before committing a shuttle.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Beasley Flat and Childs are the named public access points for this reach.
- FR 502/708 roads can be rough, seasonal or closed; verify before committing a shuttle.
- Carry all emergency and water supplies; bailout options are limited.
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- Class III–IV+ rapids and changing lines
- Low water, strainers and debris
- Flash-flood rises and cold water
- Remote road access, private banks and limited communication
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- Named reach and accessClear Creek RAP to Childs River Access; 21 planning miles
USFS/FWS materials identify Beasley Flat and Childs as public boat launch/take-out sites; the Verde access map places Childs at approximately river mile 17.2.
- Flow guidanceRiverBrain: 150 cfs minimum, about 800 average, 2,000 maximum
These community values describe the named Beasley Flat–Childs run only; 150 cfs is described as extreme-low-flow boating. A longer trip that starts above Beasley Flat includes other reaches and should not inherit this flow guidance.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 09506000
Verde River near Camp Verde telemetry used for the named Beasley Flat–Childs run; recheck current discharge and trend.
- Difficulty and remotenessClass III–IV+ Wild and Scenic reach
The reach is remote with named rapids, limited exits and rough road access to Childs; expert skills and a conservative shuttle plan are required.
- Flow guidance scopeNo numeric flow range verified for this exact trip
Friends of the Verde warns that flow, obstacles and hazards differ by stretch and can change daily. Use the linked gauge as context, not a route-wide recommendation.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- USFS Verde River Paddle Trail Highway 89A to Beasley Flat
- Friends of the Verde Beasley Flat to Sheep Bridge access map
- Southwest Paddler Verde River Beasley Flat to Childs
- Verde Wild and Scenic River access plan
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Verde River access overview
- USGS Verde River near Camp Verde gauge
- Friends of the Verde River paddle guides and flow cautions
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What water level is best for the Clear Creek RAP to Childs River Access route on the Verde River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Clear Creek RAP to Childs River Access route on the Verde River start and end?
This route starts at Clear Creek RAP and ends at Childs River Access / Childs Campground, about 21 river miles on the water.
Is the Clear Creek RAP to Childs River Access route on the Verde River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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