Bagley Flat Campground
Open year-round. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026, which may limit fire use outside of Forest Service-provided grills. No camping fees required; boat launch fees apply at Saguaro Del Norte.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:16PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 816 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Kaka, or 35 miles southwest of Casa Grande, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Freeman, Kaka, and Big Horn. This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 136 and 158.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:13PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
SVRPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 813 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over North Mountain Park, or over Phoenix, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Deer Valley Airport, North Mountain Park, Downtown Peoria, Arrowhead Mall, Downtown Glendale, Metro Center, Camelback Mountain, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Arizona State Fairgrounds. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 137 and 138. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 202 and 218. AZ Route 51 between mile markers 2 and 15.
Dust Storm Warning issued August 9 at 7:59PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 900 PM MST. * At 759 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Big Horn to 7 miles east of Freeman to 12 miles northwest of Chui-Chu, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 106 and 172. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 44. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 134. Locations impacted include... Gila Bend, Maricopa, Estrella, Big Horn, Bosque, Cotton Center, Freeman, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, Estrella Sailport, Sonoran National Monument, Kaka, Mobile, Stanfield, and Ak-Chin Village.
About
Bagley Flat Campground offers a distinctive camping experience on Saguaro Lake, accessible only by boat. Located 35 miles east of Mesa, campers must first drive to Saguaro Del Norte Recreation Site to launch their watercraft, then travel approximately 4 miles by boat to reach the campground. The effort is rewarded with a peaceful, semi-secluded setting shaded by a grove of mesquite trees. The campground features 10 designated sites, each equipped with a grill and picnic table. A vault toilet serves the area and is notably the only restroom facility on the upper portion of the lake. A courtesy dock makes fishing access convenient. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Camping at Bagley Flat is free, though fees apply at the boat launch. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. with no generators permitted during that time. Glass containers are prohibited. The 14-day stay limit applies.
Directions
35 miles east of Mesa. Travel 27 miles north on State Hwy 87 to Bush Highway/Forest Road 204 and turn right. Follow FR 204 for 4 miles to Saguaro Del Norte boat launch (all paved). From there, travel approximately 4 miles by boat to Bagley Flat. Boat access only.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (480) 610-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| USFS Bagley Flat Campground | |
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