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 Verde River Paddle Guide, Hwy 89A - Beasley Flat.

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Facilities

4 picnic tables with pedestal grills
Vault toilet
No drinking water
No garbage service - Please pack out your trash!

At a Glance

Fees:	Free
Open Season:	Year-round
Usage:	Light-Medium
Closest Towns:	Between Camp Verde and Cottonwood
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

River and Stream Fishing

Rainbow trout are stocked upstream at Bignottie 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

Picnicking

A short walk from the river’s edge, shade trees provide relief from the hot summer sun at this picnic site.

Boating - Non-Motorized

Take-out spot for canoes and kayaks following a short, smooth water float from Black Canyon Fishing Site. This site is also a good place to cool off floating on inner tubes, but floating further down river is not recommended as the water is shallow and there are too many obstacles for boating between Bignottie and White Bridge which is 14 miles down river. Please note that conditions on the river vary greatly depending on weather, river level, and other factors. Please plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable float on the Verde River!

Hours of Operation:	Dawn to Dusk

Tubing

Bignottie is a great place to cool off floating on inner tubes, but floating further down river is not recommended as the water is shallow and there are too many obstacles for boating between Bignottie and White Bridge which is 14 miles down river. Please note that conditions on the river vary greatly depending on weather, river level, and other factors. Please plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable float on the Verde River!