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UPPER SALT RIVER SHUTTLE
Discover seamless convenience with Arizona Rafting’s vehicle Salt River shuttle service. Ideal for private kayakers and rafters embarking on multi-day adventures through the Salt River Wilderness. Our efficient shuttle transports vehicles from the US Hwy 60 Bridge to the AZ 288 Bridge, ensuring a worry-free experience for your Arizona rafting journey.
- Ensure a smooth start to your adventure with Arizona Rafting's vehicle shuttle service in the Salt River Canyon Wilderness.
- Due to limited capacity, reserving your shuttle ahead is highly recommended for a stress-free experience.
- Submit the necessary Vehicle Shuttle Reservation form and payment in advance for a secured spot.
- Obtain a White Mountain Apache Game and Fish access permit as part of the prerequisites before you make your way to our office..
- Complete the mandatory shuttle liability form before dropping off your vehicle..
- Confirm that your vehicle is in proper working order, insured, and has adequate fluids such as gas prior to drop-off.
- Keys and the completed shuttle liability form for the vehicle(s) being shuttled need to be dropped off to the Operations Manager at the Arizona Rafting office between the hours of 8am and 10am on the scheduled drop off day.
WARNING!! Private Boaters need a White Mountain Apache Tribe Permit BEFORE arriving at the put-in! There is NO pay station at the put-in!
- Permits can be purchased at Sinclair Gas Station at the junction of highways 60 and 73 .
- Permits purchased online should be pre-printed in advance, or you may show these permits to the Apache permit enforcers on your phone/tablet as long as you have downloaded a copy in advance (there is no internet/service at the put-in).
- Boaters need to purchase a $30/person “River Rafting – Private Daily” permit for EACH day they are on the Apache land (typically two days for multi-day trips).
- If you are camping the night before your launch, you must also secure a $30/person “Special Use: Salt River Access Only” permit.
- More Resources:
- Read more about regulations.
- Read more about permit Information.
- Create a log-in to buy a permit.
