Bartlett Reservoir Campground


Carefree, Arizona
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Ownership: Bureau of Reclamation
Official website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
 

Description

Bartlett Dam and Lake, Salt River Project, is the closest lake to the Phoenix area on the Verde River. It is 22 miles east of Carefree.Upper Bartlett Lake, Rattlesnake and South Cove recreation sites provide areas for camping with trailers, picnicking, fishing and boating and are open year-round. Trailers longer than 16 feet are not recommended. The Jojoba Boating Site provides a paved launching ramp, except during low water levels. A new marina facility, which will provide a variety of services, is being constructed at this reservoir.Fishing at Bartlett can produce largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie. The road to Bartlett is paved.

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From Carefree, Arizona, take State road 223 east 22 miles.
 

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Reviewed by EricInScottsdale on April 27, 2009

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Non descript campground is below dam at Bartlett Resevoir amidst trees, on dam overflow/river. Soft dirt can be annoying with wind or when entering and leaving your tent!
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