Bignotti Picnic Site
Bignottie is a lovely place to fish, bird watch, or picnic by the Verde River. Canoers and kayakers who put in for a short, smooth water float from Black Canyon River Access Point end their float trip here as the water is generally too shallow and has too many obstacles for boating down river between Bignottie and White Bridge which is 14 miles down river. For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Friends of the Verde River Paddle Guide.
Facilities:
- 4 picnic tables with pedestal grills
- Vault toilet
- No drinking water
- No garbage service - Please pack out your trash!
General Information
Year-round
Free
Free
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.67897869
Longitude: -111.9541343
Directions
Between Cottonwood and Camp Verde, take Hwy 260 to Forest Road 147 (toward Thousand Trails RV Park). Left on 147A (watch for sign). Narrow dirt road crosses a flat area then winds down to the river. (Approximately 10-15 minutes off of paved road.) Accessible to all vehicles during dry weather. Not recommended when wet.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
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