Horseshoe Campground
Horseshoe Campground is farther up the road from Mesquite Campground. Offering more developed campground sites with picnic tables, fire pits and access to the Verde River at campsite 11 and 12. The gorgeous vistas of surrounding mountains and the Verde River are offered along the path for families to enjoy. Most campsites are less shaded than the favored 11 and 12 campsites, so please feel free to bring canopies and coolers to provide shade during the day. This site has large mesquite trees providing shade. Bald eagles are frequently seen in this vicinity. Review-At-A-Glance below for more details about this site.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Year Round |
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Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Carefree & Cave Creek |
Water: | Unavailable |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
Passes: | Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site per night. Nearest fee machine locations is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or those living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only. |
Information Center: | Cave Creek Ranger District (480) 595-3300 |
General Information
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 an unmaintained 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. View and download a map.
Activities
Campground Camping
- There are 12 camp sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.
- There are NO TRASH SERVICES. Please pack out whatever you pack in.
- 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.
- Check-in time is 12:00 pm, and check-out time is 10:00 am.
No. of Sites | 12 |
Reservation Info | First come, first serve, no reservations |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Fish Species: Large and Smallmouth Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish