Beaver Creek - Wet Beaver - Dry Beaver

Wet Beaver Creek is located in the town of Beaver Creek just outside Camp Verde. The creek is sometimes just called Beaver Creek, but there is Dry and Wet Beaver Creeks. Wet Beaver Creek is the one that has water and fish. Both drain into the Verde River. At the elevation you can expect to catch bass and a variety of sucker fish along with Flat and Channel Catfish (Catfish and Bass are unlimited possession limits on both the Dry and Wet Beavers). The Game and Fish Department do stock Wet Beaver Creek, depending on the time of year it will be bass or trout.

This clear, cool brook remains pleasantly secluded in the deep red rock canyon it has cut into the southern rim of the Colorado Plateau. For much of its length, the land bordering Wet Beaver Creek has been declared a wilderness area. In addition to the opportunities for solitude such an area offers, the stream's pools and riffles are a popular place to fish, hike, swim, and birdwatch.The waters of the stream are stocked with trout. The lush riparian area beside its banks is alive with a full palette of songbirds. The desert beyond that oasis bristles with the highly adapted plants of the upper Sonoran Desert.

Phone Numbers for more information::

Flagstaff Game and Fish Phone: (602) 789-3701 or Coconino National Forest (928)-527-3600

Land Ownership:

Coconino National Forest

Ranger Station/District:

Red Rock Ranger District, P.O. Box 20249, Sedona AZ 86341, (928) 282-4119

Camping:

At Beaver creek there are 13 single unit sites, Tables, fire rings and cooking grills, Drinking water, Free picnic area across the road, Toilets (pit type) Fee: $16 per night, $8 second vehicle. (Holders of Golden Age or Golden Access, America-the-Beautiful Senior or America-the-Beautiful Access passes may receive a 50% discount for overnight camping.) Campground available for picnic/day use from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $8.00. Firewood is available for sale in all our campgrounds by our hosts for $7.00 ea. (No Hookups)

45 miles south of Flagstaff on graveled Forest Roads in scenic rim country. Elevation is 3,800 feet. Access: Drive south from Flagstaff on I-17 to the AZ Highway 179 exit. Leave the freeway here and drive 2 miles east on Forest Road 618 to the campground. FR 618 is graveled and suitable for sedans in most weather.