Surprise Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Mohave County, Arizona, in the Mojave Basin and Range region. It lies about 24.8 miles southeast of Meadview and roughly 74.8 miles east of Henderson as the crow flies.
The Mojave Basin and Range is hot desert of creosote bush flats, dry lake beds and rocky mountain ranges. Waterfalls are rare and mostly seasonal or spring-fed, hidden in canyons.
Mohave County holds 33 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Lost Creek Rapids, is under a mile away. Lava Cliff Rapids, is about 2.3 miles away. Reference Point Rapids, is about 3.5 miles away.
Surprise Rapids is located at 35.8555° N, 113.6636° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.