Bartlett Flat Shoreline Area
Bartlett Flat is farther up the road from Yellow Cliffs along the water’s edge of Bartlett Lake. When water levels are low, this beach-like retreat offers more room for camping, beaching and launching your boat. Typically, visitors bring a canopy or a small RV to provide shade during their day-long outings along the lake. It’s no wonder why large families and RVers prefer this area due to the flexibility to spread out along the shoreline. Bartlett Flat has primitive boat launch opportunities for small boats. River Access Point (RAP) for Verde River.
General Information
Please check SRP Watershed for lake levels.
Open Season: Year Round
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
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. Nearest locations are as follows: the Cave Creek Ranger Station, Desert Vista Overlook, and the Jojoba Boat Launch area.
Restrictions
- Stay limit 14 days
- Small boats only
- Glass containers prohibited.
Day Use: $8/vehicle/day.
If required: Tonto Watercraft Sticker: $4/motorized watercraft.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass: $12
Tonto Discovery Passes are Honored: $80/annual; $60/senior/access annual.
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: 33.87896221
Longitude: -111.6149445
Elevation
1,800 Feet
Directions
This site is 23 miles east of Carefree. Take Cave Creek Road 7 miles. Turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue for 12 ½ miles. Then turn left on FR 459. Continue on FR 459 (a paved, low-speed road) for 3 miles and an additional ½-mile on an unpaved road to the site. 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.
