Camp Creek to Verde River

4.3/5 (21 reviews)
Carefree, Arizona (Maricopa County)
Last Updated: 06/25/2021

Trail Information

Highlights

Close to Phoenix and fun! This offroad trail follows the Camp Creek Wash to the Needle Rock Recreation Area on the Verde River. As you progress down the sandy trail, the wash narrows, and cliffs rise above you into a narrow canyon. There are many opportunities to stop and explore by foot or rest for lunch under the towering cliffs. When you reach the end of the trail, you will enter the Needle Rock Recreation Area, a popular swimming hole in the summer. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, kayaking, or just enjoying the beautiful riparian scenery.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.3/5 (21)
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 02/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun and quick trail, did it as an out and back night run, almost no traffic for a Saturday night. 3 rating is spot on as there are areas of deep soft sand and you can tell if you're not aired down and in 4wd you'll struggle and get stuck.
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 12/26/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Stock 2020 Tacoma TRD off-road 2WD. Nice easy trail. Not technical but fun. Ran the trail north to south. Recommend you air-down.
1100
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/26/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Easy and fun!! Recommend you air-down.
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 09/29/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Nice easy trail. Not technical but fun. Ran the trail north to south which ends up at the Verde river for a nice relaxing spot.
300
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 04/23/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Great trail, you can take it slow, do steep off shoots. Was super fun. The canyon at the end was awesome. Even had a 2wd go. Never got stuck, just air down.

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