White Bridge Picnic Site and Boat Launch
Just off Highway 260, White Bridge provides a welcome spot to stretch your legs during a road trip and maybe have a bite to eat. Part of the short walk to the river's edge is paved and accessible to wheelchairs, and the picnic facilities and restroom are fully accessible. Depending on the time of year, this site can be quite busy as it is the most popular boat launch for canoe and kayak trips to Beasley Flat. White Bridge is managed by the Coconino National Forest.
Facilities:
- 4 picnic tables with pedestal grills
- 1 large ramada
- No drinking water
- Vault toilet
- No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
General Information
Year-round
Dawn to Dusk
No fees are required for this site
Free
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.54950556
Longitude: -111.8500619
Elevation
3,086 feet
Directions
Located in Camp Verde, AZ on the corner of Hwy 260 and Quarterhorse Lane, kitty corner from the Verde Ranger Station. (From I-17, east on Hwy 260, first right after the bridge crossing the Verde River.)
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are 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
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Beasley Flat is the take-out point for flat-water tubing and canoeing daytrips which often start upriver at Clear Creek or White Bridge, and the put-in point for white water trips on the designated Wild and Scenic portion of the Verde River.
Boating below Beasley Flats is not recommended for beginners and can be especially challenging during spring run-off.
For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Friends of the Verde River Paddle Guide.
Tubing
The ½ mile stretch of river at Beasley Flat is good for tubing, as is most of the stretch from Dead Horse Ranch State Park to Beasley Flat. Please note that river conditions vary greatly depending on weather, river level, and other factors. Please plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable experience on the Verde River. For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Friends of the Verde River Paddle Guide.