It's a short hop from San Carlos to the Salt River rafting launch point, which makes it the perfect excuse to get out there and enjoy some exhilarating whitewater rafting! With a journey that leads you through dramatic cactus, desert wildflowers and Indian ruins, you'll feel as if you're traveling along an on-water odyssey. The spring is the time to really enjoy all that this river has to offer, so be sure to book early and not miss out for the season. Click through for savings on the best place to whitewater raft in Arizona.