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Bartlett Lake
 Bartlett Lake has a boatable surface area of 2,815 acres - more than Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake, combined. Fed by the pristine waters of the Verde River, Indians of this valley spoke descriptively in their legends of the river's "sweet waters".Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Bartlett Lake for a variety of recreational opportunities, including shoreline camping in Arizona's natural desert terrain. While in this part of the Tonto National Forest, visitors may see mule deer, bald eagles, javelina, coyotes, and many indigenous desert plants, including the majestic saguaro, mesquite trees and blooming ocotillo. Bartlett Lake is located only 48 miles from downtown Phoenix and 20 miles east of Carefree. The newly engineered, fully paved, scenic Bartlett Lake Road combined with the expanding Phoenix freeway system offers easy access from the entire Valley of the Sun. Tonto National Forest campground improvements, handicap accessibility, and safety features provide for safe, enjoyable recreation including hiking, boating, water skiing and fishing. Boat rentals are available on the lake for those who don't have their own boats. Come to Bartlett Lake for a great vacation or weekend full of fun and relaxation! Boating, water skiing and jet skiing are popular at Bartlett Lake. It offers the best of both worlds: gently sloping beaches on the west side and mountains that break the wind on the east.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
About 30 miles northeast of Phoenix |
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| Lake Size: |
2830 acres |
| Maximum Depth: |
174 feet |
| Elevation: |
1,798 feet |
| Season: |
Year round |
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Boat Ramp
Campground
Fish Cleaning Station
Picnic Areas
Swimming Beach
Toilets
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| Activities: |
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Water Skiing
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Bait Shop
Boat Rentals
Convenience Store
Fuel Available
Motorboat Rentals
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| Access: |
Boat launching sites are available at Jojoba, Bartlett Flat, Bartlett Marina and Yellow Cliffs |
| Fish Types: |
Bass
Bluegill
Catfish
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
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| Camping Info: |
There is dispersed camping available at Bartlett Flat. RV camping is available at Yellow Cliffs. |
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Some More Things to Know |
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The lake has 33 miles of shoreline and is 12 miles long. Boating fees are $6.00 per vehicle and $4.00 per watercraft per day. Contact Cave Creek Ranger Station about permits. Take note that the northern end of the lake is closed to water-skiing and Rattlesnake Cove is closed to all motorized watercraft. Any part of the Verde River that is free-flowing is also closed to motorized watercraft. Motors with a greater noise level than 82 decibels may not be used on the lake. Keep boat traffic counter-clockwise. Lake can be crowded on summer weekends and boat accesses difficult to reach. Local radio stations often carry advisories on Bartlett crowd conditions. 4 ramadas with picnic tables and grills are available at Yellow Cliffs. There is also a picnic area at Barlett Flat. For information about the water level of Barlett Lake, call Salt River Project at 602-236-5929.
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Directions |
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To reach the lake:
From Carefree- Take the Cave Creek Road/Forest Road 24 to Bartlett Road/Forest Road 19 junction.
- Take a right onto FR 19 and continue for 13 miles to the reservoir.
To reach Barlett Flat boating site
From Carefree- Take Cave Creek Road for 7 miles.
- Turn right onto Bartlett Road and drive for 13 miles.
- Turn left onto FR 459. You'll go for 1.5 miles paved, and then 1.5 miles unpaved. The boat launch is at the end.
To reach Yellow Cliffs boating site
From Carefree- Take Cave Creek Road to Bartlett Dam Road.
- Turn right onto Bartlett Dam Road, go 13 miles until you reach FR 459.
- Turn left and go 3 miles. You'll be at the site.
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For More Information |
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| Address: |
Cave Creek Ranger Station
40202 North Cave Creek Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
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480-595-3300 |
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480-595-3342 |
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Lodging |
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Beautiful 1 bed/1 bath Condo located in Phoenix's prestigious Ahwatukee Community. With 800 sq ft of resort style living this condo is loaded with every possible amenity. Whether it be snuggling up by the fireplace to that special someone, relaxing on the balcony over looking the pool, or just kicking back on the couch with friends while watching the 50" DLP big screen TV this vacation condo has it all.
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Guides & Outfitters |
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 Full Throttle is an ATV and Personal watercraft (PWC) / Jet Ski rental company providing newer, high quality machines to the greater Phoenix area with affordable prices and personalized service. |
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 We only feature the top wakeboats. Currently, we offer a loaded 2005 Malibu V-Ride. Located in the Greater Phoenix East Valley, we service ALL Phoenix valley lakes, including Pleasant, Saguaro Canyon, Bartlett, Roosevelt, Powell. HUGE SAVINGS!! Call for winter rates! Discounted rates: November 1st - March 31st
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 Take to the lakes in something sleek, fast, and motored: the latest models of the Yamaha Waverunner. Ride the water at speeds up to 60 mph and rest well-assured . . . Jet Action only carries the most reliable and up-to-date equipment. |
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 Servicing the greater Phoenix Valley area lakes, we feature a 2007 Moomba LSV, the official Gravity Games wakeboat. All rentals include two wakeboard packages. |
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 Catering to wake board enthusiasts of any level, Pro Line Wake Sports is Arizona's #1 rental provider. We currently offer 3 professional wakeboard boats featuring the 2007 23ft Malibu LSV which seats up to 14 people. This is the largest wakeboat at the lowest price to rent in Arizona. |
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 FireFox WaterSports is a premier wakeboard boat rental and charter service out of Chandler, Arizona. With competitive rates, high-end wakeboarding boats and Hyperlite equipment, businesses and individuals can look forward to an exciting and affordable day on the lake.
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 The Arizona Desert Kayak Company will provide an entire day's worth of kayaking experience on one of several lakes in the Phoenix area. Just show up at the lake and they will take care of the rest. |
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 Arizona Outdoor Fun Rentals offers not only the newest and highest quality rental vehicles, offers Arizona's best guided and unguided tours as well. |
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 Wakemakers is a one stop shop for all your wakeboard boat rental needs. From all the latest gear to wakeboard lessons, Wakemakers has the most competitive prices around. We currently offer a 2008 Centurion Enzo SV240 that seats up to 16 people, by far the largest and greatest value boat rental in the valley. |
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 We offer guided fishing trips on the majestic desert lakes surrounding Phoenix and Scottsdale, such as Lake Pleasant, Saguaro, Canyon, and Bartlett. We also offer guided fly fishing tours for Rainbow, Brown, and Apache trout to the gorgeous lakes and streams of Sedona, the Mogollan Rim, and the White Mountains. |
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