The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Cottonwood, Arizona (AZ)

Red Rock Skydiving offers you the thrill of a lifetime with a tandem skydive near the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. During the flight to altitude, you will enjoy the aerial sights around the Verde Valley and Sedona. When its time, you and your instructor will exit the aircraft and freefall for approximately one mile. Once the instructor pulls the ripcord, the next 3-5 minutes are spent serenely under canopy.

OACTours offers a variety of outdoor exploring, all intended to provide you with everything needed to have a meaningful experience outside. This includes renting gear, guided tours and multi-activity adventures. From the individual to corporate events, we can make your outdoor adventure one to remember!

Explore Arizona in a new area that many people have not been able to see. Vortex ATV sets you up on an independent tour to check out the amazing scenery that Cottonwood and the Sedona area has to offer. This can be a breathtaking view, or an exploration journey where you see the old Native American ruins. Visit our webpage and check out a 2, 4, or 6 seater rental for your whole family or all of your friends to explore. Now offering a Vehicle where 9 people can fit and enjoy the view! With the best prices and staff in Verde Valley, Vortex ATV rental is your ATV Rental Destination. With the outdoors of Arizona just waiting to be explored! Explore Arizona! Safety First...Memories Forever!

​Hi my name is Caleb. I was born and raised in Cottonwood, Arizona . Having the Verde River as my back yard, I know every hole, turn and exciting spots on the river. As a Arizona licensed Fishing guide, I will take through some private access that not many people know about or have access to. AZ Legend Adventures Kayak Fishing Tours on the Verde River. I am your Go to Guide for Verde River Fishing. Contact me to set up a personal fishing day of whatever you like!

Coyote Trails Golf Course (former Pine Shadows Golf Course) is a 9 hole course located at the base of the Mingus Mountain in Cottonwood, AZ. It offers challenging fun for golfers of all skill levels as well as abundant wildlife and amazing views. Winding throughout the Mescal Gulch, Coyote Trails needs to be on your "Must Golf" list.

Ride through this one-of-a-kind masterpiece of nature in Dead Horse Ranch State Park and learn about the history and mystery that surround us here. On your ride you can experience beauty and wildlife that is signature Arizona. The Verde River makes this a lush oasis in the desert where a wide variety of animals and plants reside that are unique to Sedona and the Verde Valley. At Dead Horse Ranch in Cottonwood Arizona, much of the land we ride in has been set aside as a National Treasure, so it should come as no surprise that some of the most beautiful horseback riding in Arizona can be found here as well.

Offering guided kayak tours on the Verde river, lake paddles, rappelling, team building, various classes and group activities in the Verde Valley area and other parts of Arizona. From basic to adventurous, we have it all!

Come and enjoy a guided horseback tour through beautiful wine country at Alcantara Vineyards. Located only 30 mins from Sedona and centrally between Flagstaff and Phoenix. . On this tour you will cross the river exploring and looking for ancient Indian ruins. Ride along side of the vineyard and climb up sunset hill to enjoy the views (Sunset Hill only included on Sunset Tour)