Horseshoe Reservoir and the Verde River are nearby and provide opportunities for many water activities. This site has large mesquite trees providing shade for campers and picnickers. Bald eagles are frequently seen in this vicinity.
The Basics
Location:
23 miles northeast of Carefree
Operator:
National Forest Service
Total Sites:
12 units
Pet Policy:
Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info:
Reservations not accepted
Elevation:
1,900 feet
Season:
Year round
Activities:
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Price:
$6/vehicle $6 per vehicle $4 per watercraft
Phone:
480-595-3300
Amenities
Vault Toilets
Cooking Grills
Picnic Tables
Pets Allowed
NO Drinking Water Trash Service
Some More Things to Know
Not recommended for trailers over 16 feet.
Directions
This site is 23 miles northeast of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue for 6 miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. At this junction, FR 205 turns left and becomes a maintained unpaved road. Follow FR 205 for 10 miles towards Horseshoe Reservoir. At the junction of FR 205 and FR 205A, turn right and travel an additional ½ mile to the site.
