Best climbing gyms in Phoenix: find options near you

This is by far THE BEST gym experience I’ve been to. Not because of the amenities and equipment but because of how they handle things. They have equipment and sports dedicated for people of all disabilities and non disabilities. We love the staff and the track during the hot summer days is amazing place to walk or run. We only had one issue and it was the VOCs from their newly replaced flooring which caused both me and my girlfriend to not be able to workout. They IMMEDIATELY found a solution and are putting an air purifier in the main gym area and hopefully throughout the rest of the facility. This type of customer service is how it’s supposed to be done. Excellent communication and support for their customers. As a veteran you can’t beat the price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

An excellent center with many onsite amenities for those of differing abilities, including swimming, a gymnasium, and the location of several support organizations in Phoenix. I am personally utilizing their Ticket to Work services, as someone looking to return to employment after a long-term/chronic disability. All staff are pleasant, knowledgeable, and eager to help. I was visiting the center today for a job fair.

This is my second year coming to this gorgeous venue. I love that it’s very well kept and the natural sunlight is perfect for the event I attended. The staff is very friendly too. I hope I get to come back at least once a year.

As an army veteran, I feel appreciated. I hit the gym every Saturday. The upkeep of the facility is phenomenal, so is the staff and all the other visitors; for me, it’s another home away from home.

Awesome facility gym with wide variety of classes for all fitness levels. Great place with low pressure athletics. I wish I found this gem of a gym years ago! Very sweet and helpful staff.

Great place for fitness, family and water activities. Clean facilities, gym workout room, and huge hot tub for adults. Large indoor slide, pool and lazy river for kids.. More outdoor with a playground and splash pad area to beat the heat. Also gymnasium for sports and Free refrigerated water bottles available. 2 parking lots. Parking usually only gets a little full during tournaments, but still parking spots available a little further away.

The indoor pool is great. We arrived later in the day so didn’t have a chance to visit the rest of the facility but it is a big place. I seen a library, an outdoor splash pad, indoor gym, and a arts and catfish crafts area. You pay a fee for the day which covers access to the whole facility. Our family of 5 visited for a total of $69. The pool has a big slide our 8 year old was able to enjoy and a rock wall. Outdoor splash pad, library Very friendly family atmosphere.

I love this place!!!! I’ve only had the luxury of experiencing their work out area but they definitely offer all sorts of entertainment. There’s a pool table, foosball, an arcade, a swimming area that might as well be a mini water park and a whole lot of other amenities to make your visit a special one. The gym is awesome!!!! The offer a variety of machines to use including a free weight area. Definitely found it easy to work every part of my body. There’s also a track above the gym area with machines set up around the track in case you wanna workout with a little more privacy, including an area set up for stretching and other exercises.

The pool was very clean had a good time with my family. However I will say their prices for their snacks are outrageous! I paid around $36 bucks for two small cans of soda a little Powerade and two 75 cent bags of chips. As the gentleman behind the counter smirked and says “at least there is easy access “! Wow what a way to represent a place where tons of children come for safe community fun! It’s already enough that you are charging them $11-$15 for them to come hang out for the day!

We attended the Nick and Kelly Heart Event at the Kroc Center hosted by Phoenix Childrens Hospital, and I just want to say how grateful I am that they put this together. After my daughter’s fourth open-heart surgery, finding a place like the Kroc Center — welcoming, fun, and full of activities for kids — meant the world to us. It was an awesome event, and the heart behind it truly showed. Thank you for making families like ours feel seen and supported.

I drove far because this looks like a great place and I’m very disappointed! They let me pay not letting me know that almost nothing is available to use. The internet is down, we can’t rock climb the pool sticks are broken like what’s the point in having this place open and on top of that charging parents to wait inside that’s ridiculously crazy to me!!

This place is amazing. I took my grandkids, we had 7 people in our group the total for entry 89.00. The kids swam, rock claimed, played in the game room, and just ran around and had fun all day. The building is clean, the restrooms are clean, The employees are always helpful and accommodating. Thank you for having my family we had a great time. I would definitely recommend.

We just had our first experience at BRBG, and it was exceptional. As first timers including two adults and two kids (ages 13 and 9), we found the facilities super clean with extremely warm and helpful staff. It was a welcoming atmosphere with challenges for all levels including us as beginners (as well as some really hard ones for more experienced climbers). The experience was both exhausting and exhilarating, and we look forward to coming back again! Highly recommended BRBG for all levels.

I’m a beginner at indoor bouldering and wanted to try this gym. Was welcomed kindly by staff Greg and Gale. They helped introduce me the rules and the happenings going on in the gym. The walls range from different difficulties and are very challenging which does make you brain storm problem solving. The challenges are enticing and make you want to continue to try each problem. I was able to start V0-V1 but could not handle myself on anything higher. They have a large gym with two sides, and including a gym with free weights and weights, several machines, nothing too fancy. That can be used included with a day pass. Manageable, usable, and functional. Which I loved. They have events and seem to be a very kind and welcoming community. Best to come with friends, and at not so busy times before 4pm on weekdays.

Had a fantastic experience at Black Rock Bouldering Gym! The staff was incredibly helpful. They took the time to break down all the rules and details about the facility, making sure I felt comfortable. I left feeling encouraged to come back, as other guests were really supportive, making it a great environment for my friend and I.

I’ve been coming here since March, and it’s really begun to feel like a second home. The people are so welcoming and amazing, and the staff is so supportive. The routes are incredible and, at times, super creative. It’s not until months later that I realize they mix up styles to give people chances to develop skills and techniques. I started by not even being able to do most of the V1 routes, and I finally progressed to V3 last month. I realized a big reason is that each V2 and each V1 was a lesson in technique, and even with their V1s, there was so much diversity that after a few months, I gained the skills to progress to V2 and now V3.

I’ve been coming here for years and have never once had a negative experience. Pricing is very reasonable, especially if you get in on annual membership discounts. Staff is friendly. Community is great. Bright, welcoming, and clean all around. Events such as the two annual comps are extremely fun and well managed. Setting is diverse in style and very high quality. I’m very impressed with the effort that goes into making even low grades interesting, which is something that many gyms don’t bother to do. Intermediate and advanced grades range wildly in style, rather than all gravitate toward being difficult in the exact same way. You’ll find some problems that mimic more traditional outdoor bouldering, others in the style of modern comp problems with big coordination moves, really tricky slabs, and everything in between. I love that they dedicate space to comp-style problems. Also huge shoutout to the lead setters for making sure to never overlap similar colors or crowd too many problems in one spot. I’ll give a shout-out to the coaches while I’m at it. All the team kids are super well behaved and respectful, and I know that that is in big part due to the attentive coaching. Regarding some of the negative reviews I’ve seen…I do agree that the pads are a little on the firm side, but not to a degree that would ever concern me. Someone mentioned not enough slab, and while maybe some sets don’t emphasize it, I’d say that lately there is always an intentional effort to have a handful of slab problems. Especially with the dedicated spotlight slab problems they’ve been setting this year. 5/5 Nothing has ever made me question my membership.

Aaron is the best guide around! His knowledge and care will make you feel at home in an environment that can be intimidating, especially if you are new to climbing. I had the privilege of having him and Tara take me to Cochise Stronghold. It was a truly impressive day. I was at my absolute physical and mental limit, but Aaron kept the stoke and safety at all times high. His physical strength is only outmatched by his positive attitude.

Neil made my climbing experience truly special during my short stay in Phoenix, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide! From the start, he clearly paid close attention to my questionnaire and skill level, then adapted our climbs based on what he observed and how my confidence grew along the way. Thanks to him, I felt like a true adventurer taking on multi-pitch routes in the incredibly beautiful McDowell and Camelback mountains. What stood out most was how naturally Neil boosted my confidence, encouraging me to trust my abilities and recognize the skills I already had as a climber. I’m truly grateful for the experience and can’t wait to climb with him again on future trips to the United States.

We had a fantastic experience working with Stoneman Climbing for a recent commercial production in Flagstaff. From the initial planning through the day of the shoot, the entire team was professional, knowledgeable, flexible, and incredibly easy to work with. They understood the unique needs of a film production and helped us work through gear, wardrobe, logistics, and safety ahead of time. Most importantly, our talent felt comfortable and confident almost immediately once working with the climbing team. It was clear we were in experienced hands, which allowed the production team to focus on getting the shots we needed. I would absolutely recommend Stoneman Climbing and hope we have the opportunity to work with them again! TB

I cannot rate Stoneman Climbing and my guide Neil high enough. I contacted them on a last-minute business trip to Phoenix and they accommodated a next morning rock climb of the Praying Monk at Camelback Mountain. It didn’t look available online, so I called and they were extremely helpful and accommodating. They gave me all the information I needed the day before, including where to meet and what to bring? The day of the climb my private guide, Neil, was absolutely amazing. It was my first real rock Climb and he made sure that that I had all of the right equipment and knowledge to make me feel safe and like I knew what I was doing. He answered all of my questions throughout the day and went at my pace even working in an extra extra climb at the end since we had a little extra time. Neil took pictures throughout the day that he shared and was really helpful and made sure that I learned the appropriate way to do things. So happy I got to check this off the bucket list and learn a new skill. If you’re thinking about rock climbing, and are an avid hiker or climber indoors and on the fence, do not hesitate, go ahead and book with Stoneman Climbing Co. You won’t regret it!

I’m an experienced climber that found myself on a family trip in Phoenix with some shoes and a harness but no partners to climb with. I’d never climbed with a guide before so wasn’t too sure what to expect – but Aaron was awesome. Great area and route suggestions, taught me some multipitch skills and was an absolute pleasure to hang out and climb with. 10/10 good times.

Went climbing for the first time! Best experience ever!!! Do not hesitate to sign up with this company! Spencer was my guide. He was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and patient and most of all ….he kept me safe throughout the entire experience! Thank you so much ! So happy I went with the company and can’t wait till I get back to Phoenix to do this again !

My wife and I did a great afternoon climb with Caleb in Cochise Stronghold. He is an extremely knowledgeable guide – we did some pretty complex rigging so I could take pictures from the top of the pitch. Definitely the most proficient technical guide I’ve climbed with – highly recommended!

I really like this place. My kids enjoy it a lot as well. It’s a way to get healthy and strong and keep physically active while playing with their friends in a controlled and air conditioned environment. I like the different levels available for kids to climb. There’s an upstairs workout area, but there’s also a pull up area and dumbbells in the downstairs back corner. Restrooms are clean and yoga seems to be a thing. Good summer programs for the kiddos, too.

Over the years, I have tried just about all the rock gyms in the valley, and Gecko Climbing Gym is the best climbing gym in AZ by far! The quality and value of my annual membership is top-tier. Chris and his team consistently exceed expectations to keep the facility clean, fun, and safe. They do a fantastic job setting great climbs and routes that perfectly accommodate beginners, professionals, and everyone in between. I take my kids, family, and friends there regularly, and it is always a massive hit for all ages. If you are looking for an amazing community and a stellar climbing experience, this is the place to be!

We have been coming to Gecko for several years now – the first time we were looking to escape the summer heat, then a youth camp during a school break, and now all my kids are in the youth program. It’s amazing to see the progression and confidence they gain. Highly recommend Gecko to meet you where your skills are and build you into whatever kind of climber you want to be!

I came here for a group event and the staff was really great and friendly to our group. There’s all different types of skill levels so really anybody can climb from the smallest to the largest in your crew. They have a bouldering wall which is really fun and you don’t have to strap in for that one. The safety course was also really informative and I really liked that we got to do the demonstrations before taking it out on the floor. The facility was pretty clean, and the equipment was in good shape. My arms are so freaking sore 3 days later LOL. We’re definitely coming back! I would recommend this place hands down!

Visiting family from Denver and decided to check out this gym. Only used auto belays, no bouldering, but found the route setting to be fantastic. Kind of stiff grades but on par with outdoors and a style reminiscent of outdoors which is refreshing. Thoughtful climbing. Think the owners are doing the best they can with the space they have, but I’m used to much larger gyms with longer routes and more variety in the terrain. Kids playing right under the first auto belays when you walk in was a bit concerning but wasn’t really a problem.

Damian took my two teenagers on a 1/2 day climb in Phoenix. It was the best experience they have ever had, both loved it. Damian is educated and trained in all aspects of safety, his skills and teaching manner are exceptional. The top ropes and rock face climb with rappel down were challenging and Damian helped each of the kids find the path that suited their experience and fitness level. I stayed and watched, was great to see them doing something that pushed their boundaries with a guide that knew exactly how to support and encourage them. Amazing!

Best day of our trip to AZ! Although my wife and kids were super nervous about this experience, the crew at Rappel AZ did an amazing job of instructing and making them feel comfortable and confident. By the end of the day they were rappelling 75ft and 100ft! Great experience with top notch instruction. Thanks Damian and Victoria for a memorable day!

Extremely wonderful experience! I did a 1/2 day with Damien at south mountain. One of the best things I’ve done. Damien was super nice, knowledgeable, and really motivating\supportive! We did a nice mix of climbing, repelling, traversing. It was good to get a feel for so many different techniques. Scary at times for sure but I always felt super safe. I’m already planning to do this again because it was truly an amazing day. Call these guys, you will not be sorry. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

As a Christmas present my girlfriend set this whole experience up!!! And let me tell you what, was definitely worth the money for the experience and knowledge gained!! We mainly dealt with Damian as our point of contact for scheduling. And our one on one(one on two) with *Josh* was beyond spectacular!!! The staff is super friendly, professional, experienced, and patient of all levels of learning and ages!! Josh in my eyes broke everything down on a level where anyone could learn and climb no matter the experience level! I was beyond impressed! I had so much fun and such a blessing working with this company! I can’t wait for another adventure with them/ Josh!! And the best part of the whole experience is they customize your climbing adventure to what you want to learn so you can be the next advent climber!!!

My two kiddos (13 and 10) and I enjoyed a few hours of rappelling with Damien the other day. Damien was great. He was very patient, encouraging and safety-minded. Traversing the safety lines definitely pushed us out of our comfort zones, but was fun at the same time. Highly recommend Rappel AZ.

There are so many aspects to my half day, but I”ll attempt to recap as much as possible. First, Damian is a superb guide. His instructions and other explanations were complete and thorough. His supervision and safety-orientated approach ensured a relaxing and confidence building experience. He was interested in and demonstrated patience with my questions, making for a very personal experience. I enjoyed three separate courses; two different 60 feet high descents, and a 100 feet high descent (which I did twice). All four rappels were amazing! It’s always nice to learn how to do hard things and build on self-assurance. I highly recommend rappelling and using this entity to everyone!

I took a group of 12 teenagers on a rappelling/climbing trip last week with Damian and Daria. We had the best time! They were so patient and kind and took time to walk them through all the steps. We were treated very well, the communication was awesome, and they made sure that everyone had a great experience. We will be back and I highly recommend. They are first class in service and skill and professionalism! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Tom was great! We enjoyed all three days of class. He was very informative and made sure we knew every thing before moving on.

Had a blast exploring canyons with Tom as our guide. He kept everything fun & relaxed while maintaining a high level of safety. Tom has such a great attitude & was so happy to share his experience, knowledge and love of canyoneering with us throughout our journey. I will definitely be back in the future to do more adventuring with Tom & would recommend him to anyone who is looking for guided canyoneering or rock climbing in AZ.

Our family has done a handful of rappelling adventures, but Tom at AZ Rock & Canyon made this one truly stand out. He was fantastic with my wife and two kids — keeping everyone safe while still giving the kids real opportunities to learn and guide themselves through parts of the experience, which they absolutely loved. Tom’s knowledge, easygoing personality, and genuine passion for what he does made the whole day feel effortless. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!

I attended a basic canyoneering course and found Tom to be very knowledgeable, Professional and very patient with students. He paused to ask questions to make sure everyone was following along. Great attitude towards teaching. He obviously loves his craft.

Absolutely a great course! Hands on practice from tying knots to making different anchors with great explanations of each one and what they do before we got on rope. Tom is a guy full of information and expertise to help us learn I highly recommend their course at Arizona rock and canyon adventures

Included in the CAC is the band room. The main hall is nice and open so if you’re alone its nice to use. The floor in there is nasty, it clearly hasn’t been cleaned in a while and winds are always emptying their spit valves. Equipment in there is OKish, however fitting a 5-octave marimba in any room is a big hassle. In addition the speakers for the main romm are not practical for solos that include tape. There aren’t enough practice rooms, just come by on a Monday during lessons and you’ll see every room, including THE STORAGE ROOM taken for teaching.

Beautiful amenities. Friendly workers and specifically front desk worker Lachlan was especially friendly and helped me with my visit here. Check this place out for sure!!

Such wonderful students!

Grand Canyon University really provides an excellent activity center for their students. It’s pretty amazing the facility provided for students to work out play. From skateboarding to mountain climbing basketball courts in workout equipment. Just great!

Kind of strange to review this place. Huge nice gym with netted separations. Impressively large clean place.

Good weight room! Limited machines. Can still get a lot of work done.

Wide open space with many basketball courts, volleyball courts, a climbing wall, ping pong tables, and cardio machines.

I was new to the Versa Climber when I tried Summit Society. All the instructors are so helpful and explained how to properly use the climber. I wanted to try something new in my workout routine and this is a great way to mix it up. It is a short class but packs a lot of punch. Lisa, Annie, and Jose are amazing and each class is different and fun. They play great music and mix up the workout to work different areas of your body. You can push yourself as hard as you want or take breaks when needed. I highly recommend trying it out.

Best workout you could possibly imagine in 30 minutes! The instructors are extremely fun, the music is great, and you will surely be dripping in sweat by the end! The versaclimber machines are low impact, and are easy on my knees even though I had surgery less than a year ago. These classes are so much fun and literally I cannot believe how much I sweat and how many calories I burn in just 30 minutes!

I was nervous to try out a class at first, but once I did I knew I was hooked! Lisa explained to me how the Versa Climber worked and how the class would go, and her class was AMAZING! It worked so many muscles that I don’t normally work so it was a great challenge. This is now one of my favorite workouts to do!

I highly recommend Summit Society in Phoenix. I am a versaclimber instructor from the Cleveland area and I was looking to stay in versa shape during my two weeks in Scottsdale area. This studio is clean and the instructors are friendly and helpful. The Versaclimber is the best total-body, non-impact machine out there. Their leaders lead you through a brutual (yet amazing) 30 MINUTE work out. Making it the most efficient cardio work-out available.

Had a great workout with Angela – she’s super welcoming and friendly!

Great peace place to take a I’d day nap on some rocks at the top

Some great climbing spots and cool views!

Easy little hike to the top to grab a great view. If you go to see the sunset, bring a flashlight for your way back

Was hoping to find a new bird. Limited trees and no water. Not a good birding site

Is a beautiful place.lots of hiking trails. Horse riding trails.and also bike trails.

Surprisingly great trail to the summit. Challenging and amazing views.

Great place to repell or bolder plus there is hiking.