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This lush area is outstanding for bird watching. Adjacent to the lower portion of the Salt River, a stand of mesquite provides welcome shade. Coon Bluff is a popular river-access point (RAP) for tubers floating the Lower Salt River. It’s close proximity to the main cities allows for an easy escape and fun day-trip.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Seasonal camping is currently prohibited. |
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| Operational Hours: | Day Use - year round. Overnight camping is allowed October 1 thru March 31 on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday nights before the following holidays: Columbus Day, Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (observed), and Presidents Day (observed). Overnight use will also be allowed on Thanksgiving Day through Saturday night. |
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| Closest Towns: | Mesa, Saguaro Lake Marina |
| Water: | Not Available |
| Restroom: | Toilet Building (Accessible) |
| Passes: | The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.
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| Information Center: | Mesa Ranger District (480) 610-3300 |
General Information
Directions:This site is 17 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on Superstition Freeway (US 60), to Power Road/Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 12 miles and turn north (left) on FR 204E and follow it one mile to the site. The entire route is paved.
General Notes:
Safety
- Caution: fallen trees and other materials in the river can trap swimmers and floaters
- Beware: alcohol, sun and water are a deadly combination
Seasonal
Tent and Recreational Vehicle overnight camping is permitted in the Coon's Bluff recreation area in designated sites:
- Weekends, from sunrise Friday to sunset Sunday from October 1st thru March 31st
- From sunrise the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to sunset the Sunday after Thanksgiving
- When a Federal Holiday falls on a Monday, from sunrise Friday to sunset Monday
- Columbus Day Weekend
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend
- President’s Day Weekend
- When a Federal Holiday falls on a Friday (between October 1st thru May 1st), from sunrise Thursday to sunset Sunday.
- Christmas Day Weekend
- New Year’s Day Weekend
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Largemouth, Smallmouth and Yellow Bass; Crappie; Sunfish; Channel and Flathead Catfish; Walleye; Tilapia
Picnicking
There 5 designated picnic tables with paved access routes. No shade ramadas.
| No. of Accessible sites | five paved picnic sites are fully accessible |
Boating - Non-Motorized
There are no designated docks, ramps, or launch sites. Motor boats are not allowed.
Swimming
Alerts & Warnings