Salt River, Arizona

Salt River, Arizona
7 activities found

Top activities in Arizona

532 activities found
Sort by:
Recommended

Top sights near Salt River, Arizona

Salt River, Arizona: Our most recommended tours and activities

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium General Admission

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium General Admission

Explore the magical underwater world at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. Come see thousands of creatures including sharks, rays, and sea turtles. Touch a sea star or walk through the incredible 360-degree ocean tunnel. Marvel at over 30 unique displays and encounter these amazing creatures from the graceful jellyfish, the beautiful seahorse, or the clever sea turtle. Get up close and personal with the local residents of Arizona’s Salt River at the freshwater exhibit. Come see the Shoaling Ring and watch as hundreds of barred flagtails swim around you. Discover the Bay of Rays and be mesmerized by the happy and smiley rays. Escape to the Temple of the Seahorse and see these mythical creatures up close.  Escape to a kaleidoscope of color at the Coral Reef exhibit. The Coral Reef is bustling with their underwater cities teeming with fish that come in every shape, color, and pattern you can imagine. Visit the Conservation Cove exhibit and learn about how SEA LIFE Arizona works to develop a system of care and best practices to protect the oceans and its creatures.

Phoenix: Red Mountain Self-Guided Paddle on Lower Salt River

Phoenix: Red Mountain Self-Guided Paddle on Lower Salt River

The best of both worlds. Close proximity to the city, yet worlds apart! Active but relaxing all at the same time. Most people think of sand when you go to the desert but on this trip it's water! Enjoy the scenery of cactus lining the banks of the desert scape while kayaking the Lower Salt River from Phon D Sutton to Granite Reef recreational areas. This trip allows you to choose your own favorite water mode, be it a single sit on top kayak or an inflatable paddleboard you are guaranteed to fun!

Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt River

Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt River

Embark on a scenic journey down the Lower Salt River aboard our 9 person Inflatable Rafts. This Guided 2 hour raft trip begins at Phon D Sutton Recreation Site and ends at the Granite Reef Recreation Site. Once you check in, our trained staff will provide you with a PFD (personal flotation device) and go over what to expect, paddle techniques, safety, and address any questions you have. Marvel at the majestic desert Saguaros, towering cottonwood trees, and the historic Red Mountain while looking out for wild horses, cardinals, great blue heron, and other native wildlife. Our guides are knowledgeable about the surrounding area and will provide you with fun facts and a scenic adventure that you can tell all of your friends about. Disclosure: This is not a white water rapids trip, this is a more mellow and relaxing, scenic trip. You may get splashed a little but you can expect to stay mostly dry. Meet at Phon D Sutton Recreation Site - NOT at Saguaro Lake Ranch. A Tonto Parking Pass is included in your ticket. Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch operates under a permit issued by the USDA Tonto National Forest.

Salt River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Salt River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Head to the Salt River starting location, situated in a dramatic canyon on the Fort Apache Reservation between Show Low and Globe, Arizona. Once there, meet your guides and get suited up for a whitewater rafting adventure on the river. After a quick safety orientation and paddling instruction, hop in the boats and start bounding through rapids quickly into the trip. Navigate a section that offers plenty of class II and III rapids and amazing scenery. Expect class II rapids to roll over the bow and splash you at the front of the boat, while class III rapids can soak you from head to toe. After a couple of hours, head to the camp to take a shuttle back to meet location with gorgeous views along the way.

Salt River, Arizona: Our most recommended tours and activities

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium General Admission

SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium General Admission

Explore the magical underwater world at SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. Come see thousands of creatures including sharks, rays, and sea turtles. Touch a sea star or walk through the incredible 360-degree ocean tunnel. Marvel at over 30 unique displays and encounter these amazing creatures from the graceful jellyfish, the beautiful seahorse, or the clever sea turtle. Get up close and personal with the local residents of Arizona’s Salt River at the freshwater exhibit. Come see the Shoaling Ring and watch as hundreds of barred flagtails swim around you. Discover the Bay of Rays and be mesmerized by the happy and smiley rays. Escape to the Temple of the Seahorse and see these mythical creatures up close.  Escape to a kaleidoscope of color at the Coral Reef exhibit. The Coral Reef is bustling with their underwater cities teeming with fish that come in every shape, color, and pattern you can imagine. Visit the Conservation Cove exhibit and learn about how SEA LIFE Arizona works to develop a system of care and best practices to protect the oceans and its creatures.

Phoenix: Red Mountain Self-Guided Paddle on Lower Salt River

Phoenix: Red Mountain Self-Guided Paddle on Lower Salt River

The best of both worlds. Close proximity to the city, yet worlds apart! Active but relaxing all at the same time. Most people think of sand when you go to the desert but on this trip it's water! Enjoy the scenery of cactus lining the banks of the desert scape while kayaking the Lower Salt River from Phon D Sutton to Granite Reef recreational areas. This trip allows you to choose your own favorite water mode, be it a single sit on top kayak or an inflatable paddleboard you are guaranteed to fun!

Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt River

Guided Rafting on the Lower Salt River

Embark on a scenic journey down the Lower Salt River aboard our 9 person Inflatable Rafts. This Guided 2 hour raft trip begins at Phon D Sutton Recreation Site and ends at the Granite Reef Recreation Site. Once you check in, our trained staff will provide you with a PFD (personal flotation device) and go over what to expect, paddle techniques, safety, and address any questions you have. Marvel at the majestic desert Saguaros, towering cottonwood trees, and the historic Red Mountain while looking out for wild horses, cardinals, great blue heron, and other native wildlife. Our guides are knowledgeable about the surrounding area and will provide you with fun facts and a scenic adventure that you can tell all of your friends about. Disclosure: This is not a white water rapids trip, this is a more mellow and relaxing, scenic trip. You may get splashed a little but you can expect to stay mostly dry. Meet at Phon D Sutton Recreation Site - NOT at Saguaro Lake Ranch. A Tonto Parking Pass is included in your ticket. Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch operates under a permit issued by the USDA Tonto National Forest.

Salt River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Salt River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Head to the Salt River starting location, situated in a dramatic canyon on the Fort Apache Reservation between Show Low and Globe, Arizona. Once there, meet your guides and get suited up for a whitewater rafting adventure on the river. After a quick safety orientation and paddling instruction, hop in the boats and start bounding through rapids quickly into the trip. Navigate a section that offers plenty of class II and III rapids and amazing scenery. Expect class II rapids to roll over the bow and splash you at the front of the boat, while class III rapids can soak you from head to toe. After a couple of hours, head to the camp to take a shuttle back to meet location with gorgeous views along the way.

Top Attractions in Arizona

Experiences in Salt River, Arizona

Tours in United States

Things to do in United States

Other Sightseeing Options in Salt River, Arizona

Want to discover all there is to do in Salt River, Arizona? Click here for a full list.

What people are saying about Salt River, Arizona

Overall rating

4.8
(20 reviews)

The guides were great, the weather was perfect and the river was beautiful!!

So nice and peaceful walking through the aquarium. Felt like a child again.

wonderful! absolutely love this place! been coming here for a few years

All of the different fish and the interactive experience.

The float was relaxing and the scenery was incredible!