Live float conditions for 26 Arizona rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Colorado River at Lees Ferry
Colorado River at Lees Ferry is a big-water river in the Colorado River Corridor region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Colorado River At Lees Ferry, Az gauge runs roughly 5,300–18,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~7,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Colorado River Corridor · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Colorado River At Lees Ferry, Az
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Oak Creek
Oak Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oak Creek Near Sedona, Az gauge runs roughly 40–45 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oak Creek Near Sedona, Az, Oak Creek Near Cornville, Az
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Lower Salt River
Lower Salt River is a mid-sized river in the Central Arizona region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam, Az gauge runs roughly 150–10,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam, Az
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Verde River
Verde River is a small creek in the Central Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Verde River Near Paulden, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Verde River Near Paulden, Az, Verde River Near Clarkdale, Az, Verde River Above Camp Verde, Az, Verde River Near Camp Verde, Az
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Salt River
Salt River is a small river in the Central Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt River Near Chrysotile, Az gauge runs roughly 160–530 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt River Near Chrysotile, Az, Salt River Near Roosevelt, Az
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Lower Verde River
Lower Verde River is a small river in the Central Arizona region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Verde River Below Bartlett Dam, Az gauge runs roughly 110–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 75–570 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Verde River Below Bartlett Dam, Az, Verde River Near Scottsdale, Az
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Black River
Black River is a small creek in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River Near Fort Apache, Az. gauge runs roughly 180–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black River Near Fort Apache, Az.
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Little Colorado River (Greer)
Little Colorado River (Greer) is a small creek in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Colorado River At Greer, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Colorado River At Greer, Az
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White River
White River is a small creek in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Fork White River Near Fort Apache, Az. gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Fork White River Near Fort Apache, Az., White River Near Fort Apache, Az.
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East Verde River
East Verde River is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Verde River Near Childs, Az gauge runs roughly 40–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Verde River Near Childs, Az
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Tonto Creek
Tonto Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tonto Creek Above Gun Creek, Near Roosevelt, Az gauge runs roughly 40–75 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tonto Creek Above Gun Creek, Near Roosevelt, Az
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Gila River
Gila River is a small creek in the Southern Desert region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gila River Near Clifton, Az gauge runs roughly 160–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Gila River Near Clifton, Az, Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley, Nr Solomon,, Gila River Below Coolidge Dam, Az., Gila River At Kelvin, Az.
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Bright Angel Creek
Bright Angel Creek is a small creek in the Colorado River Corridor region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bright Angel Creek Near Grand Canyon, Ariz. gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Colorado River Corridor · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bright Angel Creek Near Grand Canyon, Ariz.
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Fossil Creek
Fossil Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fossil Creek Near Strawberry, Az gauge runs roughly 45–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fossil Creek Near Strawberry, Az
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Chevelon Creek
Chevelon Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chevelon Creek Near Winslow, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chevelon Creek Near Winslow, Az
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Bill Williams River
Bill Williams River is a small creek in the Western Arizona region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bill Williams River Below Alamo Dam, Az gauge runs roughly 40–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bill Williams River Below Alamo Dam, Az, Bill Williams River Near Parker, Az
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San Pedro River
San Pedro River is a small creek in the Southern Desert region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the San Pedro River At Charleston, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Desert · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: San Pedro River At Charleston, Az
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Wet Beaver Creek
Wet Beaver Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock, Az
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West Clear Creek
West Clear Creek is a small creek in the Mogollon Rim region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Mogollon Rim · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde, Az
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San Francisco River
San Francisco River is a small creek in the Eastern Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the San Francisco River At Clifton, Az gauge runs roughly 150–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: San Francisco River At Clifton, Az
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Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek is a small creek in the Eastern Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eagle Creek Nr Double Circle Ranch, Nr Morenci, Az gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eagle Creek Nr Double Circle Ranch, Nr Morenci, Az, Eagle Creek Above Pumping Plant, Near Morenci, Az.
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Virgin River
Virgin River is a small creek in the Western Arizona region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Virgin Rv Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield, Az gauge runs roughly 110–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Western Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Virgin Rv Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield, Az, Virgin Rv At Littlefield, Az
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Cibecue Creek
Cibecue Creek is a small creek in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cibecue Creek Near Chrysotile, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cibecue Creek Near Chrysotile, Az
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Agua Fria River
Agua Fria River is a small creek in the Central Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Agua Fria River Near Mayer, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Agua Fria River Near Mayer, Az, Agua Fria River Near Rock Springs, Az
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Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is a small creek in the Central Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cherry Creek Near Globe, Az gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cherry Creek Near Globe, Az
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San Carlos River
San Carlos River is a small creek in the Eastern Arizona region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the San Carlos River Near Peridot, Az. gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Eastern Arizona · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: San Carlos River Near Peridot, Az.
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