Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(928) 639-0312
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Yavapai County, in Cottonwood, Verde River Greenway State Natural Area covers about 647 acres.
Things to do include swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per vehicle | $10 |
Official wording
Per vehicle: $10.00
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Keep pets on a leash. • Keep pets on a leash.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingSwimmingFishingBoating
Swimming
Swimming
Swimming is allowed anywhere along the river although there is no lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk.
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp
See Dead Horse Ranch's information
Fishing
Fishing
Within this section of the Verde River you can catch smallmouth bass, catfish, and largemouth bass and bluegill. In the Winter, trout are stocked at the Tuzigoot Bridge, the 10th street bridge, and at the river day use area of Dead Horse Ranch. Arizona Game & Fish also stocks at various points along the river, all the way to Camp Verde. There's plenty of great fishing opportunities on the Verde River and anglers do fairly well here.
A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 years and older. Licensing information is available online at Arizona Game & Fish, or purchase a fishing license at a local dealer.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Park Rules
- Keep pets on a leash.
- Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation or public property on the park is prohibited.
- Obey all hunting and fishing regulations.
- Prevent loud nuisance noises.
- No overnight camping.
- No fires.
- Off road vehicles are prohibited.
The Verde River Greenway is a State Natural Area. It exists to keep the Verde River riparian corridor in its most natural state and to protect the fragile ecosystem that exists therein. Recreation is allowed, but recreation that has minimal impact on the environment is encouraged. These activities include:
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Please "pack it in, pack it out" and leave nothing behind after visiting the area.
Agency Rules & Regulations
Getting there
- Address
- 2011-B Kestrel Road
Cottonwood, AZ 86326 - Nearest town
- Cottonwood
- Coordinates
- 34.7525, -112.0018
- Phone
- (928) 639-0312
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology