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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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Year Round |
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| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days, no trailers over 32’, minimal trash cans on-site (please pack out trash if it does not fit in receptacles), do NOT park next to shoreline. |
| Closest Towns: | Cave Creek & Care Free |
| Water: | Unavailable |
| Restroom: | Portable Toilets |
| Passes: |
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| Information Center: | Cave Creek Ranger District (480) 595-3300 |
General Information
General Notes:Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures - December 1 to June 30
Activities
Campground Camping
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.
| Reservation Info | First come, first serve, no reservations |
River and Stream Fishing
River Access Point (Verde River)
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Large and Smallmouth Bass; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish
Boating - Non-Motorized
River Access Point (Verde River)Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-02-24-44 Wood Fire Closure Order
- 03-12-00-24-43 West Fire Emergency Closure
- 03-12-03-24-41 Sand Stone Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-03-24-13 State Route 88 FishCreek Closure
- 03-12-01-22-26 Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Fishing Dock Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Amended - Apache Lake Closure - Lower Burnt Corral Campground remains closed
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure
Location