| River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria River | Yavapai | Sycamore Creek to Horseshoe Ranch | 7 | Perennial with some intermittent reaches. Cottonwood/willow riparian area. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Aqua Fria | 1993 | |
| Agua Fria River | Yavapai | Horseshoe Ranch to Larry Creek Area | 15 | Perennial with some intermittent reaches. Cottonwood/willow riparian area. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Aqua Fria | 1993 | |
| Aravaipa Creek | Graham, Pinal | Confluence of Turkey Creek to Hell's Half Acre Canyon | 9 | Deep, colorful and incised gorge. Mixed broadleaf riparian area with mesquite bosques. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Arnett Creek | Pinal | Arnett - F.R. 4 to Mid-Sec. 7 | 3 | Unique cottonwood/willow riparian community in Sonoran Desert. | Scenic | Scenic, Other | Middle Gila | 1993 | |
| Ash Creek | Graham | Headwaters to diversion for Cluff Ranch | 10 | Perennial, with intermittent reaches. Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation. Variable rugged steep slopes, deep canyons and falls. | Recreational | Historic, Scenic, Other | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| Barbershop Canyon | Coconino | Center of Sec. 16, T.21 N., R.11 E. to confluence of E. Clear Creek | 15 | Areas of riparian vegetation. Narrow canyon environment. | Wild | Fish, Scenic | Middle Little Colorado | 1993 | |
| Bear Wallow Creek | Greenlee | Confluence of No. & So. Forks to Forest boundary | 5 | Perennial. Riparian vegetation. Narrow canyon. | Wild | Fish, Scenic, Other | Black | 1993 | |
| Big Sandy River | Mohave | Highway 93 downstream to Signal Townsite | 22 | Surrounding mountains and cliff features. Extensive riparian habitat important for bald eagle and peregrine falcon. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Big Sandy | 1993 | |
| Big Sandy River | Mohave | Signal Townsite to Alamo Lake | 7 | Surrounding mountains and cliff features. Extensive riparian habitat important for bald eagle and peregrine falcon. | Wild | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Big Sandy | 1993 | |
| Bill Williams River | Mohave/La Paz Boundary | Alamo Dam to West boundary of Rawhide Mountain Wilderness boundary | 10 | One of most important desert riparian ecosystems in AZ. Diversity of vegetation and crucial habitat for bird, fish, and other wildlife. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Bill Williams | 1993 | |
| Bill Williams River | Mohave/La Paz Boundary | East boundary of Swansea Wilderness to Planet Ranch | 12 | One of most important desert riparian ecosystems in AZ. Diversity of vegetation and crucial habitat for bird, fish, and other wildlife. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic | Bill Williams | 1993 | |
| Bill Williams River | Mohave/La Paz Boundary | West boundary of Rawhide Mountain Wilderness eastern boundary of Swansea Wilderness | 5 | One of most important desert riparian ecosystems in AZ. Diversity of vegetation and crucial habitat for bird, fish, and other wildlife. | Scenic | Fish, Wildlife | Bill Williams | 1993 | |
| Black River | Gila, Graham, Apache, Navajo, Greenlee | Salt River confluence to Forest Service Boundary. Reach description changed to accurately depict its placement | 96 | Sinuous river channel winds through open, low mountains with exposed rock formations and stands of juniper-pinon forests; excellent scenic values with numerous vistas and minimum cultural impact; excellent area to explore, backpack, and hike; high quality trout fishery; provides solitude within a wilderness setting. | Fish, Scenic | Black | 1982 | ||
| Black River | Greenlee/Apache Boundary | Confluence of E. & W. Forks to 1/4 mile upstream of Forest Rd. 25 Bridge | 11 | Perennial. Riparian vegetation. Varied canyon widths. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Black | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Black River | Greenlee/Apache Boundary | 1/4 mile upstream to 1/4 downstream of FR Bridge | 1 | Sinuous river channel winds through open, low mountains with exposed rock formations and stands of juniper-pinon forests; excellent scenic values with numerous vistas and minimum cultural impact; excellent area to explore, backpack, and hike; high quality trout fishery; provides solitude within a wilderness setting. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Black | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Black River | Greenlee/Apache Boundary | 1/4 mile downstream of FR 25 Bridge to Forest Service Boundary | 7 | Sinuous river channel winds through open, low mountains with exposed rock formations and stands of juniper-pinon forests; excellent scenic values with numerous vistas and minimum cultural impact; excellent area to explore, backpack, and hike; high quality trout fishery; provides solitude within a wilderness setting. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Black | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Black River, East Fork | Apache, Greenlee | Source of North Fork of East Fork Black River to Crosby Crossing. | 5 | Segment includes the North Fork of the East Fork Black River. Narrow river channel traverses alpine meadows and adjoining forest lands; portions of segment provide outstanding scenery with very little man-made interference; lower half of river is heavily used for recreation with considerable use by fishermen. | Recreational, Scenic | Black | 1982 | ||
| Black River, East Fork | Apache | Crosby Crossing to Diamond Rock Campground | 13 | Perennial. Riparian vegetation. Canyon width varies. | Scenic | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Black | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Black River, West Fork | Apache | Forest Boundary to Forest Road 116 | 3 | Perennial. Mixed Conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows and narrow canyons. | Scenic | Fish, Historic, Recreational, Scenic | Black | 1993 | |
| Black River, West Fork | Apache | West Fork campground to East Fork Black River | 5 | Perennial. Mixed Conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows and narrow canyons. | Recreational | Fish, Historic, Recreational | Black | 1993 | |
| Black River, West Fork | Apache | Forest Road 116 to West Fork campground | 10 | Perennial. Mixed Conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows and narrow canyons. | Wild | Cultural, Other | Black | 1993 | |
| Blue River | Greenlee | Campbell Blue River from Hwy 666/191 to Luce Ranch | 7 | Perennial. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Blue River | Greenlee | Above Luce Ranch through Smith Place | 32 | Perennial. Partially within Blue Range Primitive Area. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Other, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Blue River | Greenlee | Smith Place to confluence with San Francisco River | 27 | Perennial. Partially within Blue Range Primitive Area. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Historic, Other, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Bonita Creek | Graham | San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation to confluence with Gila River | 15 | Variable canyon width with incised reaches. Mixed broadleaf riparian area with short stretches of mesquite bosque. | Recreational | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| Boucher Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 4 | Free-flowing stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks, creating a series of waterfalls, pools and habitat for variety of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Burro Creek | Mohave | Highway 93 to Big Sandy River | 14 | Broad river valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Burro Creek | Mohave | Six Mile Crossing to Highway 93 | 10 | Broad river valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Burro Creek | Mohave | Wilderness boundary near Boulder Creek to Six Mile Crossing | 7 | Broad river valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Burro Creek | Mohave | Portion with Upper Burro Creek Wilderness | 9 | Broad river valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Burro Creek | Mohave | Scratch Canyon to Upper Burro Creek Wilderness Area | 15 | Broad river valley and narrow canyons. Mesquite and cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with intermittent stretches. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Canada del Oro | Pinal, Pima | (Upper) Headwaters to 1/4 mile south of road 736 | 7 | Riparian vegetation scattered along entire length. Rugged, rough, variable canyon. | Wild | Scenic | Upper Santa Cruz | 1993 | |
| Canada del Oro | Pinal, Pima | (Lower) 1/4 mile south of road 736 to Forest Boundary | 5 | Riparian vegetation scattered along entire length. Rugged, rough, variable canyon. | Recreational | Scenic | Upper Santa Cruz | 1993 | |
| Canyon Creek | Gila | Canyon Creek Spring to Fort Apache Reservation boundary | 5 | Pleasant perennial stream in timber country. | Recreational | Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Cave Creek, South Fork | Cochise | (Upper) Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary | 7 | Highly diverse flora/fauna, spectacular spires, caves, cliffs, and arches. Narrow deep canyon. Internationally recognized birding spot. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | San Simon | 1993 | |
| Cave Creek, South Fork | Cochise | (Lower) Wilderness Boundary to Cave Creek confluence | 1 | Highly diverse flora/fauna, spectacular spires, caves, cliffs, and arches. Narrow deep canyon. Internationally recognized birding spot. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | San Simon | 1993 | |
| Cherry Creek | Gila | Billy Lawrence Creek to Ellison Ranch | 7 | Narrow Canyon just north and east of Sierra Ancha Wilderness. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Cherry Creek | Gila | F.R. 329 to Billy Lawrence Creek | 15 | Narrow Canyon just north and east of Sierra Ancha Wilderness. | Wild | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Chevelon Canyon | Navajo, Coconino | Little Colorado River confluence to Forest Boundary. | 51 | The stream cuts a scenic, steep, twisting canyon through coniferous forests, evergreen woodland and plains-grassland formations--giving rise to a varied mosaic of vegetation communities and unusual habitats. Chevelon Canyon, with its variety of plant and animal species, has been identified as a potential natural landmark. Native to the creek is the Little Colorado River spinedace L. vittata, a minnow of limited distribution in Arizona. A recreation fishery for trout is located in the upper reaches. | Scenic, Wildlife | Middle Little Colorado | 1982 | ||
| Chevelon Canyon | Coconino, Navajo | Chevelon Lake Dam North to Forest Boundary | 19 | Largely perennial; will pool during very dry summers. Riparian vegetation. Deep, narrow canyon. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Other | Middle Little Colorado | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Chitty Creek | Greenlee | Headwaters to East Eagle Creek | 6 | Maple covered canyons. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| Chuar Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 4 | Crosses younger precambrian rocks, exposed by Butte Fault. | Wild | Geologic | Lower Colorado-Marble Canyon | 1993 | |
| Cienega Creek | Santa Cruz, Pima | Headwaters to the Narrows | 28 | Scenic | Fish | Rillito | 1993 | ||
| Cima (Winn Falls) Creek and Lower Cave Creek | Cochise | (Cima Creek) Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary | 3 | Waterfalls, variable deep canyon and large escarpments. Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation from conifer down to mesquite. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | San Simon | 1993 | |
| Cima (Winn Falls) Creek and Lower Cave Creek | Cochise | (Lower) Wilderness Boundary to Forest Boundary (near Portal) | 8 | Waterfalls, variable deep canyon and large escarpments. Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation from conifer down to mesquite. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | San Simon | 1993 | |
| Clear Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 11 | Free-flowing stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks, creating a series of waterfalls, pools, and habitat for variety of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Lower Colorado-Marble Canyon | 1993 | |
| Clear Creek, East | Coconino | Crossing of Forest Road 96 north to Forest Boundary | 38 | Areas of riparian vegetation. | Scenic | Fish, Scenic | Middle Little Colorado | 1993 | |
| Clear Creek, West | Coconino, Yavapai | Headwaters, Sec. 14, T.13 N., R.9 E. to Wilderness boundary | 35 | Narrow canyon. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Verde | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Clear Creek, West | Yavapai | Wilderness boundary to dispersed camping area Clear Creek C.G. | 4 | Broad river valley. | Scenic | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Verde | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Colorado River | Mohave, Coconino | 237-Mile Rapid in Grand Canyon National Park to Glen Canyon Dam | 236 | Offers a beautifully layered record covering nearly 2 billion years of geologic time. Passes through three of North America's four deserts. One of world's premier white-water rafting rivers. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Havasu-Mohave Lakes | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Colorado River | Mojave, Coconino | Lake Mead to Glen 237-Mile Rapid in Grand Canyon National Park | 52 | Flows through Grand Canyon National Park; magnificent multi-colored gorges and vistas spanning miles are world famous; heavy recreation use by river rafters and sports-fishermen; unique geology of river canyon is world famous; three fish species on rare and endangered lists; riparian habitat supports great variety of birdlife and large reptilian populations; at least 14 archaeological sites present; area is under extensive scientific research and is constantly used as an educational resource. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Havasu-Mohave Lakes | 1982 | ||
| Colorado River | Mojave, Coconino | Glen Canyon Dam to Paria Riffle (RM 1) | 17 | Flows through Grand Canyon National Park; magnificent multi-colored gorges and vistas spanning miles are world famous; heavy recreation use by river rafters and sports-fishermen; unique geology of river canyon is world famous; three fish species on rare and endangered lists; riparian habitat supports great variety of birdlife and large reptilian populations; at least 14 archaeological sites present; area is under extensive scientific research and is constantly used as an educational resource. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Havasu-Mohave Lakes | 1982 | ||
| Colorado River | Mojave, San Bernadino (CA) | Upper end Lake Havasu (Blankenship Bend) to Interstate Highway 40 bridge crossing in Topock | 11 | Pristine stretch flows through scenic Topock Gorge and Havasu National Wildlife Refuge; outstanding scenery with premium quality riparian habitat; excellent opportunities for bird observation in fall/winter; may provide habitat for endangered Colorado squawfish, bonytail and razorback sucker; very popular river for a variety of boating activities. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Havasu-Mohave Lakes | 1982 | CA | |
| Colorado River | Yuma (AZ), Imperial (CA) | Martinez Lake (Fishers Landing) to gaging station below Cibola Lake | 32 | Traverses Cibola and Imperial National Wildlife refuges and Picacho State Recreation Area; high quality riparian habitat with excellent wildlife values; Picacho area is especially scenic; canoeing is excellent on this segment; one of few remaining unchanneled stretches of lower Colorado River. | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Havasu-Mohave Lakes | 1982 | CA | |
| Crystal Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 18 | Free-flowing stream through Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks, creating a series of waterfalls, pools, and habitat for variety of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. | Wild | Scenic, Recreational, Geologic, Fish | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Deer Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 7 | Highly visible water fall at its confluence with Colorado River. Very popular pools. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Eagle Creek | Greenlee, Graham | Headwaters to Sheep Wash | 34 | Perennial. | Recreational | Fish, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Eagle Creek | Greenlee, Graham | Sheep Wash to confluence with Gila River | 41 | Sinuous gravel channel flows through rugged canyons with vertical walls and high rock formations; highly scenic canyon supports excellent riparian habitat; unusual species and diversity of raptors, high densities of black hawks and golden eagles; known nesting habitat for the peregrine falcon (endangered species). | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982 | ||
| Francis Creek | Mohave | Public land boundary to confluence of Burro Creek | 8 | Perennial; Cottonwood/willow riparian area; Narrow canyon. | Recreational | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Burro | 1993 | |
| Gila River | Graham | Sec. 29, T.6 S., R.28 E. (Brown's Canal) to San Carlos Reservior | 86 | River flows through Gila Wilderness and Gila National Forest; Red Rock Cliff area has been identified as significant by New Mexico Natural Areas inventory; area possesses tremendous wildlife diversity including State endangered species and the richest avifauna of any riparian system in New Mexico; river provides habitat for Gila trout, a federally endangered species. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982 | ||
| Gila River | Greenlee, Grant | Confluence with East and West Forks of the Gila River to Sec. 3 (Guthrie), T.6 S., R.30 E. | 94 | River flows through a steep-walled canyon within the Gila Box area; this region possesses spectacular geology with diverse, variegated strata; Gila Box offers unexcelled habitat for birds of prey including the endangered bald eagle; the undeveloped canyon exhibits outstanding scenic qualities. | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982/ 1993 | ||
| Gila River (Gila Box) | Greenlee, Graham | Sec. 26, T.5 S., R.29 E. to Sec. 22, T.6 S., R.28 E. | 16 | Steep cliffs, colorful bluffs, and deep canyons. Riparian vegetation which is uncommon in southwest enhances wildlife. Popular rafting and canoeing area. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-Mangas | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Gila River (Gila Box) | Greenlee, Graham | Sec. 3 (Guthrie), T.6 S., R.30 E. to Sec. 26, T.5 S., R.29 E. | 8 | Steep cliffs, colorful bluffs, and deep canyons. Riparian vegetation which is uncommon in southwest enhances wildlife. Popular rafting and canoeing area. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-Mangas | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Gila River (Gila Box) | Greenlee, Graham | Sec. 22, T.6 S., R.28 E. to Sec. 29, T.6 S., R.28 E. (Brown's Canal) | 3 | Steep cliffs, colorful bluffs, and deep canyons. Riparian vegetation which is uncommon in southwest enhances wildlife. Popular rafting and canoeing area. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Gila-Mangas | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Gila River (Middle) | Gila, Pinal | Coolidge Dam to Hook & Line Ranch (Sec. 24, T.3 S., R.17 E.) | 6 | Cuts through Mescal Mts. forming deep and narrow gorge then passes through open terrain. Wintering bald eagle habitat. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Gila River (Middle) | Gila, Pinal | Hook & Line Ranch to Little Ash Creek | 12 | Cuts through Mescal Mts. forming deep and narrow gorge then passes through open terrain. Wintering bald eagle habitat. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Gila River (Middle) | Gila, Pinal | Little Ash Creek to East edge of Hayden-Winkleman Tailing Ponds | 14 | Cuts through Mescal Mts. forming deep and narrow gorge then passes through open terrain. Wintering bald eagle habitat. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Grant Creek | Graham | Headwater to diversion 0.75 miles from Forest Boundary | 6 | Broadleaf riparian vegetation up to mixed conifer series. Rugged, variable steep slopes and falls. | Recreational | Scenic, Other | Willcox Playa | 1993 | |
| Hassayampa River | Yavapai, Maricopa | Headwaters to railroad trestle NW of Morristown Nature Conservancy Preserve | 73 | Broad river valley. Cottonwood/willow riparian area. Perennial with some intermittent reaches. | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Hassayampa | 1993 | ||
| Havasu Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 3 | Renowned for its blue-green waters cascading over numerous travertine falls and through quiet pools. Velvet Ash and Arizona Ash, uncommon in other areas, thrive in this riparian zone. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Hermit Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 6 | Free-flowing stream in Vishnu Schist, and other older precambrian rocks, creating a series of waterfalls, pools and habitat for variety of aquatic wildlife. Extensively hiked. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Home Creek | Apache | Headwaters to W. Fork Black River | 10 | Perennial. Riparian vegetation. Narrow canyon. | Scenic | Fish, Historic, Other | Black | 1993 | |
| Hot Springs Canyon | Cochise | Confluence of Bass Canyon to Sec. 5, T.13 S., R.20 E. | 7 | Broad canyon with narrow sections. Cottonwood/willow with some sycamore and mesquite bosque. Perennial with short intermittent reaches. | Wild | Fish, Wildlife | Lower San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Kanab Creek | Mohave | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 13 | Second largest tributary drainage entering Grand Canyon National Park. Native fish species use for spawning. | Wild | Fish | Kanab | 1993 | |
| Kanab Creek | Mohave/Coconino Boundary | FS/BLM Boundaryline to NPS/FS Boundaryline | 20 | Intermittent, isolated reaches of perennial flow. Riparian vegetation. Broad canyon. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Kanab | 1993 | |
| KP Creek | Greenlee | KP Trailhead/Cienega to Private Land | 13 | Perennial. Waterfalls and narrow canyon. Riparian vegetation. | Wild | Scenic | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Kwagunt Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 9 | Crosses younger precambrian rocks, exposed by Butte Fault. | Wild | Geologic | Lower Colorado-Marble Canyon | 1993 | |
| Leonard Canyon | Coconino | Knoll Lake Dam to confluence of E. Clear Creek | 24 | Areas of riparian vegetation. Canyon environment. | Recreational | Fish | Middle Little Colorado | 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River | Coconino | Sunrise to border of Grand Canyon National Park | 114 | River channel varies from steep, multi-colored canyon walls in Lower Colorado River Gorge to tablelands of moderate relief in the scenic Painted Desert region; extreme lower portion flows through world famous Grand Canyon National Park, important habitat for the endangered humpback chub. | Fish, Scenic | Middle Little Colorado | 1982 | ||
| Little Colorado River | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 3 | Travertine terraces and dams, milky-blue water, and cliffs create spectacular geologic and scenic arena. Contains religiously significant routes and sites by Hopi people. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Scenic | Middle Little Colorado | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River, East Fork | Apache | Headwaters to confluence with West Fork Little Colorado River | 11 | Perennial. Mixed conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Little Colorado Headwaters | 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River, South Fork | Apache | Forest Road to Little Colorado River | 9 | Mixed conifer, Ponderosa pine and Pinon/Juniper and Alder. Willow/Cottonwood riparian areas. | Scenic | Cultural | Little Colorado Headwaters | 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River, West Fork | Apache | Powerline Crossing to Greer | 3 | Perennial. Spruce/Fir and mixed conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows and narrow canyons. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Little Colorado Headwaters | 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River, West Fork | Apache | Headwaters to Wilderness boundary | 4 | Riparian vegetation. Variable, rugged canyon. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Little Colorado Headwaters | 1993 | |
| Little Colorado River, West Fork | Apache | Wilderness boundary to Powerline Crossing | 3 | Perennial. Spruce/Fir and mixed conifer and Alder/Willow riparian area. Alpine meadows and narrow canyons. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Little Colorado Headwaters | 1993 | |
| Marijilda Creek | Graham | Headwaters to Forest Boundary | 8 | Riparian vegetation. Variable, rugged canyon. | Recreational | Cultural | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| Nankoweap Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 10 | Crosses younger precambrian rocks, exposed by Butte Fault. | Wild | Geologic | Lower Colorado-Marble Canyon | 1993 | |
| Oak Creek | Coconino | Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery to private land Sec. 5, T.17 N., R.6 E. | 13 | Adjacent to major state highway full length. Numerous developed residence, campgrounds, and lodges. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Oak Creek, West Fork | Coconino | Headwaters, Sec. 14, T.19 N., R.5 E. to confluence of Oak Creek | 11 | Adjacent to major state highway full length. Numerous developed residence, campgrounds, and lodges. | Wild | Geologic, Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Paria River | Coconino | UT/AZ state line to border of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 29 | Deep narrow sheer-walled canyon. Riparian vegetation. Hiking, backpacking, and some horseback riding. | Wild | Cultural, Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Paria | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Paria River | Kane | Entire segment within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 3 | Scenic, recreational, geological, cultural, and wildlife values. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Paria | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Parker Creek | Gila | Rock Spring to confluence with Cottonwood Wash | 9 | Perennial stream dropping from mixed conifer down into Sonoran Desert. | Scenic | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Pigeon Creek | Greenlee | Turkey Creek to confluence with Blue River | 5 | Perennial. Steep canyon. | Wild | Cultural | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Pigeon Creek | Greenlee | Headwaters to Turkey Creek | 10 | Perennial. Steep canyon and waterfalls. | Recreational | Cultural | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Post Creek | Graham | Headwaters to confluence with Grant Creek | 3 | Riparian vegetation within mixed conifer series. Variable, rugged, steep canyon. | Scenic | Scenic | Willcox Playa | 1993 | |
| Redfield Canyon | Graham | Headwaters to Forest Boundary | 10 | Broadleaf riparian vegetation mostly within the woodland series. Rugged canyon. | Scenic | Scenic | Lower San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Romero Canyon | Pima | (Upper) Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary | 8 | Scattered riparian vegetation along entire length. Variable, rugged canyon. | Wild | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Santa Cruz | 1993 | |
| Romero Canyon | Pima | (Lower) Wilderness Boundary to Canada del Oro confluence | 2 | Scattered riparian vegetation along entire length. Variable, rugged canyon. | Recreational | Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Santa Cruz | 1993 | |
| Rucker Canyon | Cochise | (Upper) Headwaters to Wilderness Boundary | 6 | Riparian vegetation. Spectacular scenery/beauty, deep and rugged canyon. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic | Whitewater Draw | 1993 | |
| Sabino Creek | Pima | (Upper) Marshall Gulch recreation site to Sabino Canyon recreation area | 12 | Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation. Variable, rugged canyon. | Wild | Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Rillito | 1993 | |
| Sabino Creek | Pima | (Lower) Wilderness Boundary to Forest Boundary | 4 | Mixed broadleaf riparian vegetation. Variable, rugged canyon. | Recreational | Historic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Rillito | 1993 | |
| Salome Creek | Gila | Confluence of Salome/Turkey Creek to F.R. 60 | 20 | Major canyon with perennial stream dropping into Sonoran Desert. Deep canyon. | Wild | Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Salt River | Gila | Confluence of White and Black River to San Carlos Reservation west boundary | 38 | Pristine river channel; upper portion of Salt River canyon contains extremely varied geologic formations--area often called a mini-Grand Canyon; three federally listed endangered species are present--bald eagle, Mexican duck, Colorado River Squawfish; riparian vegetation supports both high populations and diverse species of wildlife; one of the best whitewater streams in Southwest. | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1982 | ||
| Salt River | Gila | East boundary of Salt Wilderness to west boundary of Fort Apache Reservation | 9 | Pristine river channel; upper portion of Salt River canyon contains extremely varied geologic formations--area often called a mini-Grand Canyon; three federally listed endangered species are present--bald eagle, Mexican duck, Colorado River Squawfish; riparian vegetation supports both high populations and diverse species of wildlife; one of the best whitewater streams in Southwest. | Wild | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Salt River | Gila | San Carlos Reservation boundary to east boundary of Salt Wilderness | 15 | Nationally known white water river flowing through spectacular canyons. | Scenic | Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1982/ 1993 | |
| San Francisco River, Lower | Greenlee | Sec. 14, T.5 S., R.29 E. to confluence with Gila River | 4 | Perennial; Incised river canyon. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| San Francisco River, Lower | Greenlee | Sec. 7, T.5 S., R.30 E. to Sec. 14, T.5 S., R.29 E. | 4 | Perennial; Incised river canyon. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Gila-San Carlos Reservoir | 1993 | |
| San Pedro River | Cochise | U.S./Mexico border to Sec. 21, T.18 S., R.21 E. | 50 | Perennial with intermittent reaches. Cottonwood/willow riparian area with mesquite. Broad river valley. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Recreational, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Santa Maria River | Mohave/La Paz Boundary, Yavapai | Public land boundary to Highway 93 | 14 | Extensive riparian complex-habitat for bald eagles and breeding peregrine falcon. Surrounding mountains and cliff features. | Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Maria | 1993 | |
| Santa Maria River | Boundary between Mohave and La Paz Counties | Highway 93 to Alamo Lake | 23 | Extensive riparian complex-habitat for bald eagles and breeding peregrine falcon. Surrounding mountains and cliff features. | Wild | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Santa Maria | 1993 | |
| Sardine Creek | Greenlee | Headwaters to San Francisco River | 9 | Has falls and pools up during the summer. | Scenic | Scenic | San Francisco | 1993 | |
| Shinumo Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 18 | Retains its native fishery without the influence of trout and other aquatic non-natives entering from mainstream; due to waterfall at mouth. Historic winter tourist camp. | Wild | Fish, Historic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Spring Creek | Gila | Wilderness boundary to confluence with Tonto Creek | 6 | Little-known perennial stream with good riparian habitat. | Wild | Fish, Other | Tonto | 1993 | |
| Spring Creek | Gila | F.R. 416 to Wilderness boundary | 13 | Little-known perennial stream with good riparian habitat. | Recreational | Fish, Other | Tonto | 1993 | |
| Stone Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 3 | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | Wild | Fish, Other | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Swamp Springs Canyon | Graham | Sec. 34, T.11 S., R.20 E. to confluence with Redfield Canyon | 4 | Perennial with standing pools during drier periods. Mixed broadleaf riparian area. Narrow, variable canyon. | Wild | Fish, Wildlife | Lower San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Sycamore Canyon | Santa Cruz | Ruby Road F.R. 39 to Mexico/U.S. Border | 6 | Riparian vegetation scattered along entire segment. Rugged, rough, deep and incised in places. | Scenic | Fish, Recreational, Wildlife, Other | Rio De La Concepcion | 1993 | |
| Sycamore Creek | Yavapai | Parson Springs to confluence of Verde River | 4 | Mouth of large well developed canyon | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Other | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Tapeats Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 11 | Tapeats Creek is dependent on groundwater from Kaibab Plateau. Thunder Falls is one of the better known wilderness waterfalls within Grand Canyon. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Telegraph Creek | Pinal | Telegraph - F.R. 4 to confluence with Arnett Creek | 2 | Unique cottonwood/willow riparian community in Sonoran Desert. | Scenic | Scenic, Other | Middle Gila | 1993 | |
| Thunder Creek | Coconino | Entire segment within Grand Canyon National Park | 1 | Retains its native fishery without the influence of trout and other aquatic non-natives entering from mainstream; due to waterfall at mouth. Historic winter tourist camp. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic | Grand Canyon | 1993 | |
| Tonto Creek | Gila | Mouth of Cocomunga Creek to mouth of Gun Creek | 9 | Significant perennial stream in deep canyon. Many bluffs and good riparian habitat. | Scenic | Wildlife, Other | Tonto | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Tonto Creek | Gila | Hells Gate Wilderness boundary (north) to Hells Gate Wilderness boundary (south) | 22 | Significant perennial stream in deep canyon. Many bluffs and good riparian habitat. | Recreational/Scenic | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Tonto | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Tonto Creek | Gila, Coconino | Headwaters to Theodore Roosevelt Lake excluding segments between Cocomunga Creek and Gun Creek as well as segment between Hells Gate Wilderness boundary (north) to Hells Gate Wilderness boundary (south) | 34 | Originates on extreme slopes below Mogollon Rim, a distinct geologic feature; descending rapidly, water cascades through boulder strewn canyons characterized by steep ridges, interesting rock formations, deep pools and numerous side canyons; wide ranges in elevation contribute to large floral diversity varying from ponderosa pine, mixed evergreen forests in upper reaches to chaparral woodlands further downstream; Hells Canyon area displays outstanding scenic qualities; popular mountain retreat area for out-of-state tourists and Phoenix metropolitan area with campgrounds in upper reaches receiving heavy use. | Recreational, Scenic | Tonto | 1982 | ||
| Turkey Creek | Graham | Sec. 32, T.6 S., R.19 E. to Aravaipa Creek confluence | 3 | Perennial with intermittent reaches. Mixed broadleaf riparian area. Incised canyon. | Recreational | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic | Lower San Pedro | 1993 | |
| Verde River | Yavapai | Sheep Bridge to end of Horseshoe Reservoir | 3 | Wide flood plain dotted with Saguaro cacti and riparian vegetation; some rocky bluffs and talus slopes present; identified as essential habitat for both nesting and wintering bald eagles (federally endangered species); outstanding historic and cultural values with many sites significant to the development of the southwest. | Historic, Wildlife | Lower Verde | 1982 | ||
| Verde River, East | Gila | Headwaters to west boundary of "East Verde Park" | 19 | Headwaters at Mogollon rim; narrow rockstrewn stream channel winds through Mazatzal Wilderness and Tonto National Forest. This highly scenic river canyon possesses notable recreational, fish and wildlife, and historic and cultural values. | Scenic, Other | Lower Verde | 1982 | ||
| Verde River, East | Gila | West boundary of L.F. Ranch to Verde Wild River Area boundary | 13 | Headwaters at Mogollon rim; narrow rockstrewn stream channel winds through Mazatzal Wilderness and Tonto National Forest. This highly scenic river canyon possesses notable recreational, fish and wildlife, and historic and cultural values. | Scenic | Wildlife, Other | Lower Verde | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Verde River, East | Gila | West boundary of "East Verde Park" to West boundary of L.F. Ranch | 21 | Major stream with large areas of riparian habitat. | Recreational | Wildlife, Other | Lower Verde | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Verde River, Lower | Yavapai | Mouth of Red Creek to south boundary of Mazatzal Wilderness | 9 | Major desert river with significant riparian habitat and excellent (but brief) river-running opportunities. | Wild | Historic, Wildlife | Lower Verde | 1982 | |
| Verde River, Lower | Yavapai | South boundary of Mazatzal Wilderness to Sheep Bridge | 1 | Major desert river with significant riparian habitat and excellent (but brief) river-running opportunities. | Wild | Historic, Wildlife | Lower Verde | 1982 | |
| Verde River, Upper | Yavapai | AZ/PNF Forest Boundary near Paulden to Clarkdale | 43 | Perennial. Riparian vegetation. Narrow canyon. | Recreational | Cultural, Fish, Scenic, Wildlife | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Virgin River | Mohave | Mouth of Virgin River Gorge to AZ/NV stateline | 18 | Cuts through area of extreme geologic faulting and folding, exposing numerous layers of earth's crust and providing spectacular scenery. Unique riparian corridor. | Recreational | Other | Lower Virgin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Virgin River | Mohave | UT/AZ stateline to first I-15 bridge | 3 | Cuts through area of extreme geologic faulting and folding, exposing numerous layers of earth's crust and providing spectacular scenery. Unique riparian corridor. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Other | Lower Virgin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Virgin River | Mohave | Virgin River Recreation Area to mouth of Virgin River Gorge | 8 | Cuts through area of extreme geologic faulting and folding, exposing numerous layers of earth's crust and providing spectacular scenery. Unique riparian corridor. | Recreational | Other | Lower Virgin | 1982/ 1993 | |
| Virgin River | Washington | First I-15 bridge to Virgin River Recrecreation | 6 | Cuts through area of extreme geologic faulting and folding, exposing numerous layers of earth's crust and providing spectacular scenery. Unique riparian corridor. | Fish, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Lower Virgin | 1982 | UT | |
| Wet Beaver Creek | Coconino, Yavapai | Headwaters, Sec. 16, T.15 N., R.8 E. to Wilderness boundary | 15 | Narrow canyon. | Wild | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Wet Beaver Creek | Yavapai | Wilderness boundary to private land Sec. 32, T.15 N., R.6 E. | 6 | Broad river valley. | Recreational | Cultural, Geologic, Recreational, Scenic, Other | Upper Verde | 1993 | |
| Willow Creek | Coconino | From 1/4 mile north of Wiggins Crossing to confluence with Clear Creek | 16 | Ephemeral - will pool during wet years. Deep, narrow canyon. Riparian vegetation. | Wild | Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Middle Little Colorado | 1993 | |
| Willow Springs Canyon | Coconino | Willow Springs Dam to Woods Canyon Creek | 3 | Perennial. | Wild | Scenic | Chevelon Canyon | 1993 | |
| Woods Canyon | Coconino | Woods Canyon 1 mile below Woods Canyon Lake Dam to confluence with Chevelon Canyon | 5 | Largely perennial; will pool during very dry summers. Riparian vegetation. Deep, narrow canyon. | Wild | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Chevelon Canyon | 1993 | |
| Workman Creek | Gila | Salome Wilderness boundary to confluence with Salome Creek | 3 | Begins in mixed conifer forest, dropping rapidly into lower country. Special plant and animal species present. | Wild | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Workman Creek | Gila | Workman Falls to Salome Wilderness boundary | 7 | Begins in mixed conifer forest, dropping rapidly into lower country. Special plant and animal species present. | Recreational | Scenic, Wildlife, Other | Upper Salt | 1993 | |
| Wright Creek | Mohave | East Fork of Wright Canyon downstream to Sec. 36, T.24 N., R.13 W. | 12 | Narrow canyon. Cottonwood/willow riparian area. 1000 year old Indian trail became first wagon road across Arizona. | Scenic | Cultural, Fish, Wildlife | Red Lake | 1993 |
Last updated: November 29, 2016