Horseshoe
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations accepted. Campers must arrive in person to claim and pay for a site. Fire danger is currently rated as Very High.
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
Horseshoe Campground sits along the Verde River in Tonto National Forest, providing access to both river recreation and nearby Horseshoe Reservoir. The campground features 12 developed sites with picnic tables and fire pits, with sites 11 and 12 offering direct river access. Bald eagles are frequently spotted in this area, and the surrounding mountain vistas make for excellent photography opportunities. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Trash services are not provided; pack it in, pack it out. The access road (FR 205) is unpaved and unmaintained, requiring high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. Trailers are limited to under 16 feet. Recreation options include swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating on the Verde River, while Horseshoe Reservoir allows boats with motors up to 25 horsepower. OHV routes are accessible from the area. The campground operates first-come, first-served only at $16 per night with a 14-day stay limit.
Directions
From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road and turn right on Bartlett Dam Road. Continue for 6 miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. At this junction, FR 205 turns left and becomes an unmaintained unpaved road. Follow FR 205 for 10 miles towards Horseshoe Reservoir. At the junction of FR 205 and FR 205A, turn right and travel an additional half mile to the site. High-clearance 4WD vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (480) 595-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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