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.
Pinal City Riparian Area Off Road Prohibition
Temporary Pinal City riparian area closured on the Globe Ranger District.
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.
Target Type Restrictions Order
Recreational target shooting targets specifically manufactured for the purpose of target shooting are the only approved target types. (i.e. paper / cardboard silhouette, clay pigeons, steel targets, self-healing targets, etc.)All other materials not manufactured for the purpose to recreational…
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
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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