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EADS Wash
This site is located on the Upper Salt River; a river access point. EADS Wash offers dispersed camping with no fees. Trash receptacles are available.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | No toilets available. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | All Day |
| Open Season: | January |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit is 14 days, only boat trailers, no motors boat allowed. This area is prone to flash floods; camp out of flood areas and watch the weather carefully. |
| Closest Towns: | Globe, Payson, Roosevelt Marina |
| Water: | At Roosevelt Marina OR Globe – no water at site |
| Restroom: | no toilets available |
| Passes: | No Passes or Fees required for this site. |
| Information Center: | Tonto Basin Ranger District (602) 225-5395 |
General Information
Directions:From Globe: Travel north on Hwy 188 for 15 miles, then turn right/west on Hwy. 288 for 4 miles to FR 465. Turn left/west on FR 465 and go 1 mile to FR 396. Go .8 miles north on FR 396.
Activities
Dispersed Camping
No camp units providedRiver and Stream Fishing
River Access Point (RAP)-Upper Salt River/Diversion Dam
Fish Species: Large and Smallmouth Bass; Flathead and Channel Catfish; Sunfish
Viewing Wildlife
The diverse bird population and abundance of small and large mammals make this an excellent place to observe wildlife. Great blue heron and black-crowed night heron are permanent residents.