Riverside Campground
Riverside campground offers more peace and tranquility than the busier recreation sites at Bartlett Lake. With the campground’s proximity to water, fisherman and avid water recreationalists enjoy this spot all year long. There are designated grills, fire rings and picnic tables where families can enjoy the day together along the Verde River not far from the dam. Keep a look out for fish jumping along the river!
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General Information
Maximum occupancy per individual camp unit is 10. Maximum number of vehicles per individual camp unit is three. All vehicles must completely fit within the designated parking area.
Open Season: Year Round
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site per night. Nearest fee machine locations are as follows: the Cave Creek Ranger Station, Desert Vista Overlook, and the Jojoba Boat Launch area
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only.
Restrictions
- 14-day stay limit.
- No motor boats allowed.
- Trailers under 16 feet.
- Glass containers prohibted.
- Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $16 per night
Address: 40202 North Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Phone: (480) 595-3300
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 pm) Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.80986043
Longitude: -111.6464633
Elevation
1,800 Feet
Directions
This site is 23 miles east of Carefree. Take Cave Creek Road for 7 miles then turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue for 13 miles. Just before reaching the Jojoba Boating site, FR 19 becomes a maintained gravel road that turns south (right). Follow it for another 3 miles to Riverside.
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.
