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.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety
Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.
Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety
Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Stage 1 Fires Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective May 15, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area
Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.
Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
Details below.
Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…
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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