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.
Dust Storm Warning issued July 11 at 7:33PM MST until July 11 at 8:30PM 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 830 PM MST. * At 732 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from near Randolph to near Arizola to near Chui-Chu, moving west at 30 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility. SOURCE...NWS employee reported visibility dropping to around 20 feet near Eloy. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 186 and 204. AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 137 and 178. AZ Route 87 between mile markers 125 and 130. Locations impacted include... Casa Grande, Maricopa, Arizona City, La Palma, Toltec, Big Horn, Kaka, Freeman, Arizola, Randolph, Stanfield, Ak- Chin Village, and East Chui-Chu.
Houston Mesa Campground Temporary Closure for Public Health and Safety
Houston Mesa Campground closure due to broken infrastructure and repairs.
Humboldt Road Closure for Public Health & Safety
Humboldt Peak Lookout Road (NFSR 562) closed for maintenance.
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 | |
| Tonto NF Alerts & Closures |
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