Blue Point Day Use Area
This riparian area is outstanding for watching spring and fall migratory fowl. The area is ideal for a day of floating leisurely down the Salt River. The area has a large beach and a mesquite grove that provides welcome shade. Blue Point is a popular river-access point (RAP) for tubers floating the Lower Salt River.
Reservations
General Information
Year Round, although desirable when water levels are higher May-September
Day Use Only
The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.
- Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).
- Tonto Discovery Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices.
- Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Please be prepared to pay with DEBIT or CREDIT card.
- America the Beautiful Interagency Passes. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.
Restrictions
No overnight camping. No trailer parking available. No motorized boats allowed. This area is heavily used in the summer months, pets must be on a leash, jumping off bridges in the area is prohibited, glass containers are not allowed in the Lower Salt River area, no drinking water available, to avoid injury wear shoes when wading in the river. Caution: Fallen trees and other materials in the river can trap swimmers and floaters Beware: alcohol, sun and water are a deadly combination.
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day (purchased at Tonto NF Office or Retail Vendor)
$12 per vehicle per day (purchased on-site at Tonto Fee Machine)
$80 per annual
$60 per senior & access annual
Address: 5140 E Ingram St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: (480) 610-3300
Hours: Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 12:30 p.m.) Passes, permits and products not sold after 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.5552977
Longitude: -111.5737484
Directions
This site is located 20 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road/Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 15 miles to the site. The entire route is paved. View and download a map.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.