Mesquite (AZ) campground
Scottsdale, Arizona

Mesquite (AZ)

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Overview Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water flowing from the Verde River just a short distance from your site. Designated camp sites have fire rings, grills and picnic tables where families can enjoy time together. There are hiking, fishing, swimming opportunities and more. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station. Recreation Swimming River and Stream Fishing Non-Motorized Boating Nearby Hiking Trails Nearby OHV Routes Facilities Swimming River and Stream Fishing Non-Motorized Boating Nearby Hiking Trails Nearby OHV Routes Natural Features The Verde River is just a short distance from the campground, with swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating access. Large trees provide plenty of shade. Nearby Attractions Horsehoe Reservoir Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek contact_info For facility specific information, please call (480) 595-3300.

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The site is 22 miles northeast of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road to Bartlett Dam Road. Turn right and continue for 6 miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. Continue on FR 205 which turns left and becomes an un-maintained, unpaved road to Horseshoe Reservoir. Continue approximately 9 miles more on FR 205, following the route to Horseshoe Reservoir. Watch for the sign marking the site.

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Where is Mesquite (AZ) located?

Mesquite (AZ) is in Arizona near Scottsdale. Coordinates: 33.9659, -111.7182.

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