Sheeps Crossing Fishing Site
Pedestrian River access for fishing (no boat launch). For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Friends of the Verde River Paddle Guide.
Facilities
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- No garbage service - Please pack it out
General Information
Year-round
No fees are required for this site
No
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.67399585
Longitude: -111.9402801
Directions
Between Cottonwood and Camp Verde, AZ: Take Hwy 260 to Forest Road 147 (toward Thousand Trails RV Park). Follow dirt road straight and take a left just before the entrance to Thousand Trails RV Park. Stay right at the fork in the road (by the winery and vinyards) and follow narrow, winding dirt road to parking lot. Approximately 10 minutes off of paved road. Accessible to all vehicles during dry weather. Not recommended when wet.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fishing is a popular activity at river access points along the Verde River. Rainbow trout are stocked upstream at Dead Horse Ranch State Park and in Camp Verde at Black Bridge from November through March. Bass, catfish, and roundtail chub are some of the other species that may be caught in this part of the river. Note: If caught, roundtail chub must be released immediately.
A valid fishing or combination license is required for resident and non-resident anglers 10 years of age or older fishing any public accessible water in Arizona.
For more information please visit: Arizona Game and Fish