Rattlesnake Group Campground
This campground has been permanently decommissioned. The site now operates as Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site, a day-use only area. No overnight camping is permitted.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:44PM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.
Lower Sycamore Temporary Target Shooting Prohibition Order For Public Health and Safety
A temporary target shooting closure order for Lower Sycamore on Saturday, Oct. 17, to protect the safety of participants in a volunteer cleanup event within the area.
State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
About
Rattlesnake Group Campground was a group camping facility located on Bartlett Lake within Arizona's Tonto National Forest. The campground has been permanently decommissioned and no longer accepts overnight camping. The site now operates as Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site, a day-use only facility open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The picnic area offers 41 ramadas equipped with picnic tables and grills, vault toilets, and staircase access to the Bartlett Lake shoreline. No potable water is available on-site. Campers seeking group camping options in the Tonto National Forest should explore other facilities in the Cave Creek Ranger District or nearby areas around Bartlett Lake.
Directions
From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road 7 miles, turn right on Bartlett Dam Road and continue for 13 miles, then turn left on FR 459. Travel half a mile on FR 459 and turn right into the site.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $8 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Rattlesnake Cove Picnic Site - Tonto NF |
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