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Gripstone Climbing & Cafe

4.5 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Prescott, Arizona

Yoga & fitness

Indoor, locally-owned climbing gym featuring auto belays and bouldering areas, yoga and fitness rooms.

Plan your visit

  • Day pass around $30 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
  • Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
  • Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
  • Belaying ropes gyms teach belaying or check your certification at the desk; bouldering and auto-belays need no partner and no belay test
  • First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
  • Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
  • Café on site somewhere to grab a coffee and hang out between climbs
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (928) 458-7579
  • Website gripstoneclimbing.com

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 12–8 PM
Sunday 12–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays, competitions, and youth-team practice — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's inside

Walls and programs at Gripstone Climbing & Cafe, confirmed by climbers' own reviews.

🪨 Bouldering Gyms 4 mentions

“If you are looking for only bouldering, well no offense meant, but that's not realistic.”

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🧗 Top-Rope Climbing 3 mentions

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🪢 Lead Climbing 2 mentions

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⚙️ Auto-Belay Gyms 4 mentions

“As a solo climber passing through town, I appreciated the number of auto-belays available for use.”

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🧘 Climbing + Yoga & Fitness 9 mentions

“A cardio, then strength workout in the fitness room, followed by the showers capped off a great visit.”

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🧱 Crack Climbing

“There is something for everyone there for all skill levels, however, there is no crack climbing available if that's your passion.”

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What climbers say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 186 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 spotless & clean 4 mentions

“Whether you're a seasoned climber or bringing the whole family for some fun, Gripstone offers a top-notch experience in a well-maintained, friendly environment.”

🧘 yoga & fitness included 8 mentions

“I look forward to checking out the yoga upon my return.”

🧗 great route setting 2 mentions
🔰 beginner friendly 2 mentions

“The staff is super helpful with first time and the seasoned climbers.”

⚙️ auto-belays for solo climbers 4 mentions

“As a solo climber passing through town, I appreciated the number of auto-belays available for use.”

From the reviews

The staff is amazing! The owner, Tony, is friendly. The staff is super helpful with first time and the seasoned climbers. The pricing is reasonable. There is something for everyone there for all skill levels, however, there is no crack climbing available if that's your passion. The cafe is cute and the food is good.

★★★★★ — ༒, Jun 2019

This place is amazing! Probably the best climbing gym experience I have ever had. From the moment I walked in I was impressed with the facility and warm welcome from the staff. The staff did a great job teaching us and made us feel safe and relaxed. And we had so much fun!

★★★★★ — John, Jul 2018

We drove past this place and went inside as the kids wanted to and were just chauffeurs anyway. Wasn't super busy on a Sunday but had a few families in there, the staff was awesome, the owner was very nice. There were a few ticky tack charges that weren't disclosed up front but they are usual in places like this.

★★★★★ — Randy, Jun 2021

This is such a fun and family friendly climbing gym. The owners and their daughter are awesome. They teach you everything you need to know about how to be safe while climbing, so experience is not required. They have auto belays so the kids can climb by themselves without the parents on belay.

★★★★★ — Chelsea, Aug 2018

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Where to find Gripstone Climbing & Cafe

319 N Lee Blvd, Prescott, AZ86301

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