Box Bar Shoreline Area and River Access Point
Box Bar is a River Access Point to the Verde River, close to Bartlett Lake in the Cave Creek Ranger District. This small site offers beautiful scenery of the surrounding mountains along with a fast moving river – making it a fun spot for kids of all ages. The shore line is a rocky/pebble beach with several shady trees. Wildlife can be seen during the early summer months, and late winter. The road access in to the site is compacted dirt.
General Information
There are no designated campsites however the shaded areas along the west side of the parking area are popular spots to set up camp trailers and tents.
- Stay limit 14 days
- No trailers over 32’ allowed
- Minimal trash cans on-site (please pack out trash if it does not fit in receptacles)
- Do NOT park next to shoreline.
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 is the Needle Rock Recreation Area.
Restrictions
Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures - December 1 to June 30
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: 33.743712
Longitude: -111.660821
Elevation
1,500 Feet
Directions
The site is 14 miles east of Scottsdale. From Pima Road, turn east on Dynamite Road and travel 3 miles to where it merges with Rio Verde Drive. Follow Rio Verde Drive for another 9 1/2 miles to Forest Road (FR) 20 and turn left. Turn right immediately onto FR 2150 and continue for 1/4 mile. Turn left onto Box Bar Road and continue until you reach Box Bar.
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 not available at this site.
